External Relations Internship

The external relations intern will support the systematization of the UNFPA Regional Office’s experiences  in engaging in intergovernmental processes to advance the rights of women and young people, achieving gender equality in the context of profound demographic shifts and successfully addressing pushbacks to gender equality and human rights.  The person will also be involved in the engagement between UNFPA and National and Regional Organizations and their communities, policymakers, alumni, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Strategic Partnerships Adviser and in close collaboration with the UNFPA regional team. She/He will also deliver a variety of tasks that include support for events, preparation of engagement reports, facilitation of activities with external partners, creation of information packs, organization of visits, and performing other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience: 

The applicants must meet the following educational and other eligibility requirements:

Educational requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in political science, international relations, public relations, gender studies, or a science-policy program.
• Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s or higher) in political science, gender studies, or international relations.
• Ability to start the internship during the period of March–April 2024.

Other eligibility requirements:

• Some first-hand experience in external relations in an international organization or national organization with an international focus, preferably dealing with research.
• Written and oral fluency in English
• Proven ability to understand complex socio-economic and geopolitical contexts.
• Experience with or interest in international relations, political science, sociology, gender studies, the intersection of gender and politics, and the science-policy-society interface.

Source: https://www.unfpa.org/jobs/internship-post-external-relations-intern