UNFPA Local Internship Programme 2025

UNFPA Local Internship Programme 2025

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UNFPA Local Internship Programme 2025

Deadline: 29 May 2025

Location: Pretoria, South Africa

UNFPA Local Internship

UNFPA is accepting applications for the Local Internship Programme.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

You would be responsible for:

Information and Data Support

  • Support the organization and update of a secure central GBVF Information Repository.
  •  Collect and catalogue relevant GBVF-related reports and resources from partners including civil society, government, and research bodies.
  • Support regular updates of key documents (e.g., CSO reports, Response Fund submissions, progress briefs).
  • Track data requests and usage in coordination with the team.

Stakeholder Engagement Database

  • Support the design and maintenance of the stakeholder engagement spreadsheet, including inputs such as names, sectors, contact info, and contributions to the NSP-GBVF.
  • Assist in verifying and updating database records on a quarterly basis.

MORE OPPORTUNITIES:

Meeting and Event Coordination

  • Support the scheduling of meetings and engagements with stakeholders and implementing partners.
  • Assist with preparing meeting agendas, recording key points during discussions, and circulating minutes.
  • Help track follow-up actions and ensure timely updates from previous meetings.
  • Provide logistical support during workshops, consultations, or dialogues organized by the GBVF Directorate.

Project Tracking and Scanning

  • Support the team by conducting an online search of GBVF Projects and activities in South Africa
  • Attend virtual meetings and events, and capture key messages and useful information
  • Monitor  the progress of ongoing internal projects and share updates

Qualifying for an Internship:

All interns must meet the following educational and other eligibility requirements:

Educational requirements

  • Be enrolled in a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent) and have completed one full academic year;
  • Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as master’s programme or higher);
  • Have recently graduated with a university degree as defined above and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation; or
  • Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee programme and undertake the internship as part of this programme.

Other eligibility requirements

  • Demonstrate interest in the field of development;
  • Demonstrate written and spoken proficiency in at least one of the working languages of the United Nations (English)
  • Demonstrate ability to adapt to new environments and to establish and maintain good working relations with individuals of different cultural backgrounds.

Education:

Your Experiences:

  • Some experience in working with development agencies, including in volunteer capacity.
  • Fluency in English. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.
  • Strong analytical and writing skills.
  • Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members from different national and cultural backgrounds.

Learning Elements:

Upon completion of the assignment, and depending on its duration, the Intern will gain the following knowledge assets:

  • Increased understanding of the UNFPA and the Programme Division within UNFPA
  • Understand the UNFPA mandate and policies, including regional set-up
  • Understand and familiarize with UNFPA Governance and Executive Board
  • Understand UNFPA programme design and delivery mechanisms
  • Understand the dynamics of operational and programme support and communications to the field, and at the level of HQ
  • Learn UN technical language, working procedures, and coordination mechanisms
  • Write and formulate substantive documents
  • Network with UN colleagues
  • Work experience as a team member in a multicultural setting

How to apply

To apply, visit UNFPA careers portal.

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