UNFPA Internship Opportunities (3 Positions) – Pretoria

UNFPA Internship Opportunities (3 Positions) – Pretoria

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Organisation: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Job Type: Full-Time Internship

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Available Internship Positions

UNFPA South Africa is offering three internship opportunities:

• Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR), HIV, Gender, and Youth Programmes – 2 Interns
• Operations and Administration – 1 Intern

About the Opportunity

UNFPA is seeking motivated and talented graduates or students to support programme implementation, coordination, administration, and operational activities within its South Africa Country Office. Interns will gain valuable exposure to international development work while contributing to meaningful projects that advance health, gender equality, youth empowerment, and organizational effectiveness.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree programme and have completed at least one academic year.
• Currently enrolled in a postgraduate qualification (Honours, Master's, or higher).
• Recently graduated and able to commence the internship within one year of graduation.
• Enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee programme requiring internship participation.

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Good analytical, research, and report-writing abilities.
• Interest in development and humanitarian work.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Previous volunteer or development-sector experience will be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Interns

• Assist with stakeholder engagements, meetings, workshops, and forums.
• Support programme planning, monitoring, and coordination activities.
• Prepare reports, briefing notes, concept papers, and communication materials.
• Assist with logistics and capacity-building initiatives.

Operations and Administration Intern

• Support financial administration and expenditure monitoring.
• Assist with budget planning and donor reporting.
• Coordinate payment processes and administrative documentation.
• Support VAT management and financial tracking activities.

What You Will Gain

• Practical experience within the United Nations system.
• Exposure to programme design, implementation, and operations.
• Opportunities to develop professional writing and communication skills.
• Experience working in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Networking opportunities with UN professionals and development practitioners.

Important Information

• Interns do not receive a salary.
• A stipend may be provided to assist with daily internship-related expenses.
• Interns are responsible for their own accommodation, travel, and medical insurance arrangements.

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Application Deadline: Refer to the official vacancy announcement for closing details.

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