Maternal Health Intern
Quick answer
UNFPA is hiring a Maternal Health Intern at their Asia-Pacific Regional Office to support maternal health research, technical writing, and program coordination.
- Role
- Maternal Health Intern
- Organization
- UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund)
- Location
- Asia-Pacific Regional Office (APRO)
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Maternal Health Intern will support the UNFPA Asia-Pacific Regional Office in implementing maternal health programs and the strategic plan for 2026-2030. Key responsibilities include conducting literature reviews on perinatal mental health, leading the drafting of a peer-reviewed publication, and identifying synergies between gender and maternal health portfolios. This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international development, technical writing, and program coordination within a multicultural UN environment. The role requires strong analytical skills and a background in public health, social sciences, or related fields.
What you'll do
- Manage a literature review on perinatal mental health in ASEAN countries.
- Conduct and analyze quantitative and qualitative interviews for regional research.
- Lead the drafting of a research paper for submission to a peer-reviewed journal.
- Co-create communication documents to link gender and maternal health portfolios.
- Provide administrative and substantive support to the SRHR Advisor.
What it takes
- Current enrollment in a postgraduate degree or final year of an undergraduate degree.
- Academic background in public health, medicine, social sciences, or development studies.
- Full proficiency in English with strong analytical and writing skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and diverse environment.
- Previous experience with development agencies or volunteer capacity is an asset.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Opportunity to gain professional experience within a UN agency, networking with UN colleagues, and a potential small stipend for daily expenses if not otherwise supported by an institution.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a paid internship?
UNFPA does not provide a salary, but a small stipend may be available to cover basic daily expenses if the intern does not receive financial support from another institution.
What are the core qualifications required?
Applicants must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant degree program, such as public health or social sciences, and demonstrate strong analytical and English writing skills.
Does UNFPA provide medical insurance for interns?
No, UNFPA does not provide medical insurance; interns are responsible for securing their own medical coverage for the duration of the assignment.
What will I achieve during this internship?
Interns will gain professional experience in UN technical work, program delivery mechanisms, and substantive experience in drafting technical documents and peer-reviewed research.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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