Intern - Social Sciences (Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment)New

Supports ESCAP's Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Section on gender equality and women's empowerment, including care economy, entrepreneurship and gender-mainstreaming work. The intern researches and analyses evidence, helps organise workshops, prepares written and visual materials, and provides project support for technical cooperation and the 2030 Agenda.

• Research and analyse gender equality and women's empowerment issues
• Assist in organising and convening meetings and workshops
• Prepare background papers, speeches, presentations and publication inputs
• Provide substantive and administrative support to technical cooperation projects
• Support work on women's economic empowerment and the 2030 Agenda

• Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate programme, or be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme
• Fluency in English is required for the internship
• Demonstrated interest in United Nations work and commitment to the ideals of the Charter

• Research and writing skills for speeches, analytical papers and presentations
• Experience organising and supporting workshops and meetings
• Experience on gender equality, women's empowerment, care economy or entrepreneurship
• Availability for 6 months with most of the internship onsite

• Research and analysis
• Data analysis
• Workshop coordination
• Technical writing
• Data visualisation

• PowerPoint

• Internship is unpaid
• Expected duration is 3–6 months
• Interns are responsible for travel, visa, accommodation and living expenses