UN Women Albania is recruiting Programme Interns in Tirana to support the start of its new Strategic Note from 2027. The internship lasts 4 to 6 months, with two consecutive assignments planned for January to June 2027 and June to December 2027, interns without other funding receive a stipend, and applications close on 17 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full vacancy and set out every task, requirement and condition below.
Internship Facts
🏛️ Organisation: UN Women
📍 Location: Tirana, Albania
🆔 Job Identification: 37878
🎯 Job Function: Ending violence against women
⏱️ Initial Contract Duration: 4 months to 6 months
🗂️ Vacancy Category: Internships
📆 Deadline: 17 November 2026
Two Consecutive Internship Assignments
UN Women plans two consecutive internship assignments, each lasting 4 to 6 months, for the following tentative periods:
🌱 First assignment: January 2027 to June 2027
🌻 Second assignment: June 2027 to December 2027
What UN Women Works For
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
🤝 The achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security
Placing women's rights at the centre of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to make sure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.
UN Women in Albania: From One Strategic Note to the Next
UN Women Albania is implementing its Strategic Note (SN) 2022-2026, which aims to ensure that "All Women and girls enjoy and exercise their human rights in a gender equal society and meaningfully contribute to Albania's sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development and EU integration".
From 2027, the office will begin implementing its new Strategic Note, building on the results and lessons learned from the 2022–2026 cycle and aligning its work with:
🇦🇱 Albania's national gender equality priorities
🇪🇺 The EU integration process
🌐 The new United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework
The intern joins during the initial implementation phase and supports programme planning, coordination, research, monitoring and reporting, contributing to the delivery of the new Strategic Note.
Supporting Albania's Legal and Policy Framework
As part of its Strategic Note, UN Women will continue to support the Government of Albania in aligning its national legal and policy framework with international human rights standards on gender equality. It also facilitates networking and exchanges of good practices and advocates for women's rights in all areas of life.
Who You Will Work With
Under the overall guidance of the Head of Programme, the intern works in close collaboration with the Programme Team and specific project managers as relevant. The role provides timely support for the normative, programmatic and coordination work of the office, as well as cross-cutting areas of knowledge management, research and analysis.
Thematic Areas Covered by the Office
The intern's research and review work relates to the thematic areas of UN Women in Albania:
🗳️ Women's leadership and political participation
🛡️ Ending violence against women
📊 Gender-responsive national planning and budgeting
💼 Women's economic empowerment
🕊️ Women, peace and security
🔗 Normative and UN Coordination work
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Your Tasks as a Programme Intern
🔎 Support review and research to collect, consolidate and share relevant products and documentation for programme development and knowledge management on the thematic areas above
🗓️ Support the Country Office (CO) by facilitating meetings related to evaluation processes, including organizing logistics, taking minutes and following up on action points
📈 Support CO Strategic Note work planning and reporting by contributing to data collection and analysis for programme development
📜 Support the integration of gender equality in the EU integration processes, including a desk review of the EU gender-related acquis, support to programme initiatives linked to Albania's EU reform agenda, and preparation of background materials
🧩 Compile information from different sources and produce analytical synopses
📝 Collect information and data and help prepare briefing notes, talking points, reports, presentations and other visual documents, along with data entry and database updating
🎉 Support the organization of CO activities and events, including outreach and implementation of activities promoting youth
💻 Support knowledge management practices in the CO, including keeping shared platforms up to date and effectively used by CO staff
➕ Support additional tasks of the CO Programme Unit, as required
What You Will Learn
🧭 Understand the mandate and working areas of UN Women and the UN system in Albania
🎓 Acquire knowledge and practical experience on issues related to gender equality and the empowerment of women
📐 Enhance your understanding of gender mainstreaming in national policy processes, EU integration frameworks and UN coordination mechanisms, while developing skills in research, analysis and communication in a dynamic inter-agency and government-focused environment
🧠 Strengthen analytical and research skills in thematic areas that are part of the CO's work
🏢 Gain exposure to the working environment of a UN Organization
👥 Acquire teamwork skills in a multicultural environment
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
More detail on these is available in UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework.
Functional Competencies
✍️ Excellent research, writing and organizational skills
🧑 Ability to work in diverse team settings
🔀 Ability to multi-task and address competing priorities
⏰ Ability to produce high-quality deliverables in a timely manner
⚙️ Ability to work effectively in independent and collaborative settings
🙋 Ability to take initiatives, ask questions and contribute substantively
🖥️ Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Education and Enrolment Requirements
University studies in one of the following disciplines are required: gender studies, human rights, international relations, anthropology, political sciences, law or other relevant subjects. In addition, you must 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, commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation
🧾 Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship programme that is part of a degree programme and undertake the internship as part of the programme requirements
Language Requirements
🗣️ Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required
🔤 Fluency in Albanian would be an asset
Stipend for Interns
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.
How to Apply
📄 Submit a completed and signed UN Women Personal History Form (P11) with your application
📋 Complete all sections of the application form, including education and employment history, as incomplete applications may be disqualified
📬 Due to the high volume of applications, UN Women can only contact successful candidates
♿ If you need any reasonable accommodation to take part in the recruitment and selection process, include this information in your application
Documents Required From the Selected Candidate
🩺 Proof of enrolment in a valid health insurance plan at the duty station of the internship
🎒 Proof of school enrolment or degree
📇 A scanned copy of your passport or national ID
🛂 A copy of a valid visa (as applicable)
The Story Behind UN Women
In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.
Diversity, Inclusion and Conduct
UN Women is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. It 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, and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.
UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct 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. Selected candidates are expected to follow UN Women's policies, procedures and standards of conduct and will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected candidates may be asked for additional information to complete the background check.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the UN Women Programme Internship based?
The internship is based at the UN Women office in Tirana, Albania, within the Programme Unit of the Country Office.
How long does the internship last?
The initial contract duration is 4 to 6 months. UN Women plans two consecutive assignments, tentatively January to June 2027 and June to December 2027.
Is the UN Women internship in Albania paid?
Interns who do not receive financial support from other sources, such as universities or other institutions, receive a stipend from UN Women to partially subsidize their basic living costs during the internship.
Which fields of study are accepted?
Gender studies, human rights, international relations, anthropology, political sciences, law or other relevant subjects are accepted.
Can recent graduates apply?
Yes. Graduates can apply if, once selected, they start the internship within one year of graduation. Graduate students, final-year Bachelor's students and students on degree-linked postgraduate traineeship programmes are also eligible.
Do I need to speak Albanian?
No. Fluency in English is required, while fluency in Albanian is an asset.
What is the P11 form?
The P11 is the UN Women Personal History Form. All applicants must submit it completed and signed together with their application.
What will the intern work on?
Tasks include research and knowledge management, support for evaluation meetings, Strategic Note planning and reporting, gender equality in Albania's EU integration process, briefing materials, events promoting youth and other Programme Unit tasks.
Deadline
⏳ 17 November 2026
Link
Apply online: https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/37878
