In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. In doing so, UN Member States took an historic step in accelerating the Organization’s goals on 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, which focused exclusively on gender equality and women’s empowerment:Description of Responsibilities Provide technical and operational support to strategic planning and corporate coordination processes, including: Support the development, consolidation and monitoring of UNSCD annual workplan, results frameworks and strategic planning documents; Contribute to the preparation of strategic notes, concept notes and internal planning documents supporting the Deputy Director and UNSCD senior management; Support the integration of gender equality and women’s empowerment priorities into UN system-wide processes, common approaches and inter-agency frameworks; Assist in the preparation of briefing notes, background papers and presentations for senior leadership engagements, inter-agency meetings and external events. Provide technical and operational support to UN system and inter-agency coordination efforts: Support the compilation, analysis and maintenance of up-to-date information related to UN system coordination mechanisms, technical bodies and inter-agency processes relevant to UNSCD; Assist in coordination and follow-up related to UNCD activities on coordination across the UN system; Provide substantive and logistical support to the organization of high-level inter-agency meetings, events or processes (e.g. CSW-related coordination, UN system consultations). Provide technical support to the Secretariat of the Gender Equality Acceleration Plan (GEAP); Provide technical and logistical support to UNCSD coordination and partnerships efforts: Support UNSCD’s engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including UN entities, Member States, civil society, academia and other partners, to strengthen system-wide coordination on gender equality; Assist in organizing and documenting coordination meetings, consultations and briefings convened by UNSCD, including preparation of agendas, background notes, summaries and action points; Support internal coordination across UN Women divisions and offices in relation to UNSCD mandates and deliverables. Contribute to advocacy, communications and resource mobilization efforts by supporting background research, proposal inputs and stakeholder outreach. Learning Objectives Increased understanding of UN Women’s coordination mandate and the functioning of the UN system. Enhanced knowledge of system-wide gender equality frameworks, accountability mechanisms and UN reform processes. Strengthened skills in strategic planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement and partnership-building. Improved research, analytical, drafting and meeting management skills in a multilateral environment. Competencies : Core Values: Integrity; Professionalism; Respect for Diversity. Core Competencies: Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues; Accountability; Creative Problem Solving; Effective Communication; Inclusive Collaboration; Stakeholder Engagement; Leading by Example. Functional Competencies: Possesses substantive knowledge in the area of gender equality and women’s empowerment, human rights and sustainable development.  Demonstrated ability to develop and use systems and processes in order to achieve results.  Strong communication skills (oral and written) and ability to synthesize information in a highly compelling manner.  Ability to be a self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently ant take initiative, handle documents with confidentiality and develop strong institutional relations. Qualifications Education: University studies in one of the following disciplines: gender issues, political affairs, international relations or other relevant subjects is 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: Fluency in English is required;  Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.