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.
UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to ensure that the standards are effectively implemented and truly benefit women and girls worldwide.
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works globally to make the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals a reality for women and girls and stands behind women’s equal participation in all aspects of life, focusing on four strategic priorities: Women lead, participate in and benefit equally from governance systems Women have income security, decent work and economic autonomy, All women and girls live a life free from all forms of violence Women and girls contribute to and have greater influence in building sustainable peace and resilience, and benefit equally from the prevention of natural disasters and conflicts and humanitarian action. UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality, and in all deliberations and agreements linked to the 2030 Agenda.
The work of UN Women in Mozambique is guided by its Country Strategic Note (SN) for 2023 -2026 which is aligned with the Global Strategic Plan of UN Women for 2022-2025, the United Nations Sustainable Development Framework 2022-2026 and the PGQ 2022-2024 and aims to contribute to the gender-responsive implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. To enable effective implementation of the CO Strategic Note and 2025 Workplan, UN Women Country Office is seeking to recruit an intern to work collaboratively with the Planning, M&E and Reporting Officer (PMERO) in improving the organization´s data collection and management therefore evidence-based reporting.
Internships at UN Women provide students, individuals who are enrolled in a mandatory national service programme, and recent graduates from diverse academic backgrounds exposure to working with gender equality issues and a first-hand experience with the day-to-day working environment of UN Women.
Description of Responsibilities:
• Under the overall guidance of the Country Office Representative and direct supervision of the Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation and Reporting Officer (PMERO) the intern works closely with the Programme and Operations Teams and will perform the following tasks:
• Provides initial support in uploading evidence to inform all indicators (Development Results and Organization Effectiveness and Efficiency) that UN Women Mozambique responds to until this activity is fully implemented by programme teams.
• Assist with the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of program activities.
• Contribute to the design and takes part in the implementation of M&E activities.
• Support in preparing project progress reports.
• Organizes data to be uploaded into corporate databases.
• Collecting and analyzing data related to project activities.
• Supporting data collection efforts.
• Provides support to teams in uploading evidence to inform all indicators (Development Results and Organization Effectiveness and Efficiency) that UN Women Mozambique responds to until this activity is fully implemented by programme teams.
• Providing administrative support for M&E capacity-building initiatives.
• Conduct background research on gender equality, women’s rights, and development issues.
Note: Responsibilities may vary based on unit (e.g. Governance and Leadership, Economic Empowerment, Humanitarian Action, Ending Violence). The intern performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Doing an internship at UN Women provides a unique opportunity to gain experience in international development, gender equality, and women’s empowerment:
1. Understanding Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
• Gain in-depth knowledge of gender issues globally and regionally.
• Learn how international frameworks (e.g., CEDAW, SDG 5) are implemented in practice.
• Understand how gender perspectives are integrated into policies, programs, and advocacy work.
2. Exposure to UN Systems and Operations
• Learn how a UN agency functions, including its structure, protocols, and inter-agency collaborations.
• Understand the policymaking, program implementation, and evaluation processes within the UN system.
• Develop familiarity with UN language, documentation, and communication standards.
3. Research and Analytical Skills
• Improve abilities to conduct gender-sensitive research and analyze data related to women’s rights and development.
• Support in preparing briefs, reports, concept notes, and proposals.
• Learn how evidence is used to inform policy and programming decisions.
4. Project and Program Support
• Gain practical experience in supporting program planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Assist in event planning, workshops, and capacity-building sessions.
• Understand how gender-responsive budgeting and program design work.
5. Communication and Advocacy
• Understand the role of strategic partnerships in advancing women’s rights.
6. Professional Development
• Build cross-cultural communication and teamwork skills in a diverse, international work environment.
• Develop time management, project coordination, and multitasking skills.
• Learn about career pathways in international development and gender-focused work.
Competencies :
Core Values:
Core Competencies:
Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework:
Functional Competencies:
• Some knowledge and/or strong interest in gender equality and women's rights issues;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with peers, colleagues;
• Experience of using computers and Microsoft Office 365 software;
• Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrate willing to learn and share knowledge.
• Take charge of self-development and take initiative.
Qualifications
Education:
University studies in one of the following disciplines: Statistics, Economics or Sociology.
Meet one of the following:
1.Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
2.Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
3.Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a two-year period of graduation; or
4.Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program which is part of a degree programme and undertake the internship as part of the program requirements.
Experience:
• Experience with data collection and analysis tools.
• Experience in drafting and using qualitative and quantitative data collection tools.
• Some experience in research is highly desirable.
• Good ICT skills.
• Ability to work under guidance and follow procedures.
Language and other skills:
• Basic proficient in written and oral English and native Portuguese speaker
• Computer and social media skills and good command of MS Office
• Proven report writing skills
Renumeration:
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.
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.
