Local Internship Opportunity

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Description

The UNFPA South Africa Country Office is offering a 6-month internship programme for three interns in Pretoria. The programme includes opportunities in Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR), HIV, Gender and Adolescent & Youth programmes (2 interns), and Operations & Administration (1 intern). Interns will support programme planning, coordination, communications, monitoring, administration, budgeting, reporting, and stakeholder engagement while gaining practical exposure to development work within the UN system.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and coordination of stakeholder meetings and inter-agency forums
• Compile programme summaries, briefing notes, talking points, and communication materials
• Support internal communications and programme coordination
• Assist with workshops, training, logistics, and implementation monitoring
• Support programme-related administrative activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or currently enrolled in a bachelor’s/postgraduate programme)
• Recent graduates must start within one year of graduation
• Interest in development work
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Strong analytical and writing skills
• Ability to work in multicultural environments
• Some experience with development agencies (including volunteer work) is advantageous
• Strong initiative, sound judgment, and teamwork skills

Application instructions:

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