UNW: Internship in Sport Partnerships, PPID Directorate

Background:

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

The Policy, Program and Intergovernmental Division (PPID) provides global support to UN Women offices at Headquarters and in all field locations to deliver results in support of UN Women’s Strategic Plan 2022-2025 and internationally agreed goals on gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls, including the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Division provides intellectual and strategic leadership on normative support and the delivery of integrated policy advice, including through policy analysis and support to gender mainstreaming. The Division leverages innovation, knowledge management, and cutting-edge technical expertise to support UN Women programs and to build the capacity of partners to deliver results on gender equality and empowerment of all women and girls. PPID houses UN Women’s sport partnerships at UN Women HQ, where sport is being explored as a tool to accelerate progress in achieving the 2020 Agenda and the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. 

Under the supervision of the Policy Advisor, Sport Partnerships, the intern will support the implementation of UN Women’s sport strategy. The UN Women Sport Strategy aims to harness sport as a tool for achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls. Aligned with UN Women’s four thematic areas, the strategy emphasizes advocacy, partnerships, and evidence-building to promote gender equality both in and through sport. 

Description of Responsibilities 

Monitor and analyze global trends and developments in gender equality and sports to inform UN Women's sport initiatives. 
Assist in developing comprehensive briefing materials and presentations to effectively communicate UN Women's sport partnership strategies to internal and external stakeholders. 
Support the conceptualization of the Global Sport Impact Network by mapping relevant partners and connecting with sports outside our current that have strong youth engagement (e.g. Martial arts, urban sport, virtual sports etc)  
Assist in organizing events, workshops, and meetings with partners and stakeholders to advance the agenda of women and girls in sports. 
Support resource mobilization efforts including identifying potential donors and support in drafting fundraising proposals  

Learning Objectives: 

The internship offers the intern the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UN Women’s work. They will gain hands-on experience in strategic project management and improve their written and oral communication skills. Additionally, the intern will strengthen coordination and stakeholder collaboration skills by assisting in organizing high-level meetings, events and workshops. This experience will complement their studies and provide a valuable work experience that will increase their opportunities for a successful career in internal development. 

Competencies:

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework: 

Functional Competencies:

• Collaborate with diverse external stakeholders. 
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Power Point). 
• Attention to detail and sound judgement.  
• Ability to work in a team. 

Statements:

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

Diversity and inclusion:

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)

Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.