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United Nations Programme Support Internships 2026
Role Overview
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is offering Programme Support Internships. The Interns will work closely with the WBA programme team to support public advocacy and research, programme coordination and events management and development of programmatic content for social media platforms. This will also include support to the International Pride Awards and providing general support to programme implementation and programme managers.
Working closely with the WBA Programmes team, the intern will:
Support the regional team with the implementation of regional programmes, tracking programme implementation and key deliverables. This will also include contributing to drafting of meeting reports, and concept notes.
Support the programme team with coordination of meetings, organisation of workshops, webinars and consultations processes, including drafting meeting minutes and follow-up action points.
Assist in research and monitoring LGBTI+ inclusion and rights issues in WBAs priority and additional focus countries in Africa.
Work closely with the communications team in creating programme content, human interest stories, and development of programme briefs, factsheets etc.
Monitor current events and trending topics and spot strategic opportunities for meaningful engagement and increased visibility for WBA.
Facilitate knowledge building, usage and dissemination of products generated and published by the HHG regional team, its partners and other relevant institutions in the continent including supporting the translation and review of knowledge products.
Assist the Programme team with day-to-day implementation of the WBA regional programme activities including support to partners, organization of events and meetings and preparation of reports.
Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:
Currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree
Or currently enrolled in a Master’s degree
Or have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a master’s degree or equivalent studies.
Fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage
Understanding of LGBTI+ and young key populations issues in developing countries and sensitivity to working with front-line activists.
Ability to research for information as requested by the programme team
Ability to engage with a wide range of partners and forge productive working relationships.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
Software skills including MS Office/365.
Responsible, responsive, enthusiastic.
Strong attention to detail; and
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
• Working closely with the WBA Programmes team, the intern will:
• Support the regional team with the implementation of regional programmes, tracking programme implementation and key deliverables. This will also include contributing to drafting of meeting reports, and concept notes.
• Support the programme team with coordination of meetings, organisation of workshops, webinars and consultations processes, including drafting meeting minutes and follow-up action points.
• Assist in research and monitoring LGBTI+ inclusion and rights issues in WBAs priority and additional focus countries in Africa.
• Work closely with the communications team in creating programme content, human interest stories, and development of programme briefs, factsheets etc.
• Monitor current events and trending topics and spot strategic opportunities for meaningful engagement and increased visibility for WBA.
• Facilitate knowledge building, usage and dissemination of products generated and published by the HHG regional team, its partners and other relevant institutions in the continent including supporting the translation and review of knowledge products.
• Assist the Programme team with day-to-day implementation of the WBA regional programme activities including support to partners, organization of events and meetings and preparation of reports.
Entry Requirements
• Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:
• Currently in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree
• Or currently enrolled in a Master’s degree
• Or have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a master’s degree or equivalent studies.
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