UN Women is hiring two Programme Support Intern positions

UN Women is inviting applications for two Programme Support Intern positions under its EntreprenHER Programme in South Africa.

Job Title: Programme Support Intern – EntreprenHER Programme (2 Positions)
Job Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 30 June 2026
Contract: 6 Months Internship
Organization: UN Women
Job Type: Full-Time Internship

This impactful initiative, funded by the De Beers Group, focuses on strengthening women-owned micro-enterprises by improving business capacity, digital literacy, mentorship access, entrepreneurship development, and economic empowerment.

The internship offers graduates and students an opportunity to gain direct experience supporting community-based entrepreneurship programmes while contributing to women’s economic empowerment initiatives across local municipalities.

About the EntreprenHER Programme

The EntreprenHER Programme supports low-income women entrepreneurs across South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia.

The programme aims to:

Strengthen women-led micro-enterprises
Provide entrepreneurship and business management training
Improve access to digital skills development
Expand access to markets through digital platforms
Promote climate-smart agriculture adoption
Build economic independence and income security for women entrepreneurs

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme & Logistical Support

Successful candidates will:

Assist with training and mentorship event preparations
Support exhibitions, stakeholder meetings, graduations, and field visits
Prepare certificates, attendance registers, name tags, and event materials

2. Administrative Support

Interns will:

Maintain programme documentation and filing systems
Update beneficiary contact databases and programme trackers
Support scheduling and coordination activities

3. Monitoring & Data Support

Responsibilities include:

Collecting attendance registers and activity documentation
Supporting data entry and uploading programme information
Checking documentation completeness before submission

4. Communications Support

Interns will assist with:

Event visibility coordination
Branding compliance during programme activities
Supporting communications teams during outreach events

5. Stakeholder Coordination & Learning

Candidates will:

Attend programme meetings and assist with note-taking
Support coordination between municipalities, trainers, and entrepreneurs
Gain exposure to partnership management processes

Required Qualifications

Applicants should have studies in:

Entrepreneurship Studies
Business Studies
Development Studies
Social Studies
Public Administration
Related academic disciplines

Candidates must meet one of the following:

Enrolled in postgraduate studies
Final year undergraduate student (Bachelor’s level or equivalent)
Recent graduate (must begin internship within two years of graduation)
Enrolled in professional postgraduate traineeship programme

Required Skills & Competencies

Successful applicants should demonstrate:

Core Values

Integrity
Professionalism
Respect for Diversity

Core Competencies

Accountability
Effective Communication
Creative Problem Solving
Stakeholder Engagement
Inclusive Collaboration
Gender Sensitivity Awareness

Functional Skills

Programme coordination support
Administrative and organizational ability
Data collection and management skills
Ability to work in community and rural settings
Time management and multitasking skills
Understanding of entrepreneurship development programmes

Language Requirements

Applicants must have:

Excellent written and spoken English
Excellent written and spoken Sepedi and/or Xivhenda

Internship Benefits

Selected interns may receive:

Monthly internship stipend (for candidates not receiving financial support elsewhere)
Practical field experience with an international organization
Exposure to programme implementation and development work
Networking opportunities with municipalities, entrepreneurs, and development professionals

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Completed and signed P.11 form
Academic qualification proof or enrollment confirmation
Valid health insurance proof
Passport or National ID copy
Valid visa (where applicable)

Incomplete applications may be disqualified.

Why Join UN Women?

Working with UN Women provides an opportunity to contribute toward:

Gender equality advocacy
Women’s economic empowerment initiatives
Community development programmes
International development and humanitarian work
Professional growth within the United Nations system

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