UNFPA: Administrator and Project Support Internship Programme 2025

United Nations Population Fund (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.

Under the direct supervision of the Gender M&E Analyst, the intern will support the GBVF Directorate in areas such as administration, information management, and stakeholder coordination to improve the Directorate's efficiency and effectiveness.

A work-plan with achievements for the duration of the Internship and learning opportunities will be agreed upon. Periodic progress meetings will lead to a beneficial environment for the Intern enhancing her/his skills and capacity in areas related to UNFPA’s mandate.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 

Requirements:

• Have recently graduated with a university degree from a  recognised university
• Or Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as  bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in a recognised university; 
• Or Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher) in a recognised university; 
• Or Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship programme in a recognised university and  undertake the internship as part of this programme.