Gender & Human Rights Unit Intern
Quick answer
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is hiring a Uganda-based intern for its Gender & Human Rights Unit to support the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Programme with a provided stipend for basic expenses.
- Role
- Gender & Human Rights Unit Intern
- Organization
- United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Location
- Uganda
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- Stipend provided for basic daily expenses if not otherwise supported by an institution.
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Uganda is offering an internship within the Gender & Human Rights Unit to support the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Programme. The intern will assist with program analysis, strategic advisory, and documentation related to gender-based violence and harmful practices. This role provides hands-on experience in program design, monitoring and evaluation, and stakeholder coordination within a UN environment. The internship lasts between 3 to 6 months and focuses on professional capacity building.
What you'll do
- Conduct research and analyze data on gender-based violence and harmful practices.
- Draft background documents, briefing notes, and program analytical briefs.
- Assist in monitoring and evaluating implementing partners' quarterly reports.
- Support the organization of meetings, workshops, and seminars for the Gender Unit.
- Collaborate with the communications team to draft gender-related content.
What it takes
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a postgraduate or final-year undergraduate degree program.
- Experience in development agencies or gender-related human rights fields.
- Fluency in English with strong analytical and writing capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment.
- Must possess personal medical insurance for the duration of the internship.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Professional networking, UN technical experience, capacity building in gender equality programs, and a daily expense stipend.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a paid internship?
UNFPA provides a stipend to help cover basic daily expenses for interns who are not financially supported by another institution or scholarship program.
What is the duration of the internship?
The internship has a minimum duration of 3 months and a maximum duration of 6 months.
Are there specific degree requirements?
Applicants must be enrolled in a postgraduate program, in the final year of an undergraduate degree, or have graduated within the last year.
Do I need my own insurance?
Yes, applicants must have personal medical insurance for the entire duration of the internship as UNFPA does not provide it.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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