Project and Programme Management Intern, New York, USA, Six (6) Months - New Yor
UN News, New York, NY, United States
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.
Within UN Women, the Programme Support Management Unit (PSMU) provides corporate advisory services and direct support for project and programme development and implementation to ensure the delivery of results on gender equality and women’s empowerment. PSMU leads the development of project and programme management policies, strengthening of corporate project and programme management capacities, and provides increased support to the field and headquarters in non-core project and programme implementation.
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, Project Management Office (PMO), and overall guidance of the Chief of Program Support Management Unit (PSMU), the Project and Programme Management intern will play an active role in strengthening project management oversight by supporting portfolio tracking and key stages of the project lifecycle. The intern will also contribute to data analysis and preparation of analytical information used by HQ, Regional, and Country offices, working in close collaboration with teams across the organization.
Description of Responsibilities
PMO Project Lifecycle Support Support the review of project documentation for quality and compliance, consolidate cross‑office insights, and collaborate with team members to ensure the consistent application of project management standards through the review and assessment of existing practices.
Data Analysis, Systems Rollout and Reporting Review and analyze project data from corporate systems to support PMO oversight. Conduct internal research and assessment in support of the development of data sets, portfolio snapshots, analytical information, and knowledge management resources.
Learning Objectives:
As part of this assignment, the intern will gain a strong understanding of UN Women’s project lifecycle and implementation modalities, including how projects are designed, monitored, and governed across global offices. They will develop practical experience working with corporate systems, data analysis, project management systems and dashboards. The internship will also strengthen their analytical, communication, and project management skills in a fast‑paced, global PMO environment.
Core Values
Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism
Core Competencies
Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example
Functional Competencies
Good analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret project data and identify trends.
Understanding of how business process mapping is conducted, to impact workflow improvements in project and programme management. Knowledge in organizing and maintaining knowledge management platforms such as SharePoint or similar tools.
Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and visual materials that translate technical information into user‑friendly outputs.
Ability to analyze and visualize data, navigate project management ERP systems, and apply core project lifecycle concepts while supporting business process mapping and data‑quality assurance.
Ability to draft clear analytical summaries, maintain digital knowledge repositories, and translate complex information into actionable insights.
Qualifications Education
University studies in one of the following disciplines: Project Management, Public Administration/Public Policy, International Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Data Science/Analytics, Information Systems, or other related fields are required.
Meet one of the following:
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a two‑year period of graduation; or
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.
Language
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required;
Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
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.
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.)
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Within UN Women, the Programme Support Management Unit (PSMU) provides corporate advisory services and direct support for project and programme development and implementation to ensure the delivery of results on gender equality and women’s empowerment. PSMU leads the development of project and programme management policies, strengthening of corporate project and programme management capacities, and provides increased support to the field and headquarters in non-core project and programme implementation.
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, Project Management Office (PMO), and overall guidance of the Chief of Program Support Management Unit (PSMU), the Project and Programme Management intern will play an active role in strengthening project management oversight by supporting portfolio tracking and key stages of the project lifecycle. The intern will also contribute to data analysis and preparation of analytical information used by HQ, Regional, and Country offices, working in close collaboration with teams across the organization.
Description of Responsibilities
PMO Project Lifecycle Support Support the review of project documentation for quality and compliance, consolidate cross‑office insights, and collaborate with team members to ensure the consistent application of project management standards through the review and assessment of existing practices.
Data Analysis, Systems Rollout and Reporting Review and analyze project data from corporate systems to support PMO oversight. Conduct internal research and assessment in support of the development of data sets, portfolio snapshots, analytical information, and knowledge management resources.
Learning Objectives:
As part of this assignment, the intern will gain a strong understanding of UN Women’s project lifecycle and implementation modalities, including how projects are designed, monitored, and governed across global offices. They will develop practical experience working with corporate systems, data analysis, project management systems and dashboards. The internship will also strengthen their analytical, communication, and project management skills in a fast‑paced, global PMO environment.
Core Values
Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism
Core Competencies
Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example
Functional Competencies
Good analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret project data and identify trends.
Understanding of how business process mapping is conducted, to impact workflow improvements in project and programme management. Knowledge in organizing and maintaining knowledge management platforms such as SharePoint or similar tools.
Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and visual materials that translate technical information into user‑friendly outputs.
Ability to analyze and visualize data, navigate project management ERP systems, and apply core project lifecycle concepts while supporting business process mapping and data‑quality assurance.
Ability to draft clear analytical summaries, maintain digital knowledge repositories, and translate complex information into actionable insights.
Qualifications Education
University studies in one of the following disciplines: Project Management, Public Administration/Public Policy, International Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Data Science/Analytics, Information Systems, or other related fields are required.
Meet one of the following:
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a two‑year period of graduation; or
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.
Language
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required;
Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
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.
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.)
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