UN Women - the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, strives to eradicate discrimination against women and girls. It champions the equal participation of women and men in all aspects of development, human rights, humanitarian efforts, peace, and security, as envisioned in the United Nations Charter.
The UN Women office in Tajikistan is dedicated to advancing gender equality and empowering women through strategic support to the Government, civil society, and other key players, fostering the development and implementation of innovative strategies. The office supports the efforts of local partners and UN entities to implement gender equality commitments in compliance with international standards, the UN human rights conventions, resolutions, and agreements ratified by the Republic of Tajikistan. By offering robust and coherent expertise and technical guidance, the office amplifies gender equality initiatives within national and UN frameworks. It also builds vital partnerships with civil society and stakeholders, reinforcing collaborative efforts towards gender-focused programming and contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals as outlined in the 2030 Agenda.
Focusing on five strategic priorities, UN Women Programme Office in Tajikistan is implementing a wide range of projects focused on strengthening global norms and standards, increasing women’s leadership and political participation, enhancing women’s economic empowerment, ending violence against women, engagement of women in all aspects of peace and security processes and Humanitarian Action.
For the purpose of providing valuable opportunities for Afghan refugees to enhance their hands-on experience and skills and gain exposure to real-world work environments, UN Women in Tajikistan is seeking an intern to support the smooth implementation of the of the 5-month initiative in a frame of the UN Women global programme on “Enhancing Afghan Women’s Leadership for Sustainable Peace”. The programme is aimed at enhancing women leadership and participation and providing gender-responsive services to female refugees and the affected host communities in the wake of the crisis in neighboring Afghanistan. It involves ensuring that all refugee women and girls, irrespective of their sex, age, nationality, ability, or status, have access to relevant, high-quality capacity building and livelihood support, and that their distinct needs, priorities, and capacities are taken into account and taken care of.
Goals and Objectives
The main goal of this assignment is to support UN Women’s broader goal of enhancing women’s leadership and participation and building capacity of women and girls from diverse groups in gaining valuable work experience and skills that contribute to their personal and professional development. An intern from the Afghan refugee community would bring a unique perspective and understanding of the challenges and needs of the community, thus enhancing the effectiveness of the results achieved within the project on promoting social and economic integration of Afghan refugees in Tajikistan. The internship will also enhance employability and build a professional network for Afghan refugee participants and foster professional skill development in diverse and multicultural environment and prepare them for successful transitions into the workforce.
Duration: The internship will last for three months, commencing on 20th May and concluding on 31st August 2024.
Reporting: The intern will report directly to the Country Programme Manager and will also work closely with other team members and partners.
Location: The internship will be based in Dushanbe with potential field visits to project target areas and refugee communities.
Learning Objectives for the Internship
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Education:
University studies in one of the following disciplines: International Relations, Social Science, Development Studies, Human Rights, Humanitarian Assistance, Peacebuilding and Security, Gender studies, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Management & Operations, or other relevant subjects is required.
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Interns who are not in receipt of financial support from other sources such as universities or other institutions will receive a stipend from UN Women to partially subsidize their basic living costs for the duration of the internship.
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