Work Location

Full time, in-person

Expected duration

6 months. 15 June 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

Background This is an unpaid internship opportunity at the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) in Kyrgyzstan. The internship is for the nationals of Kyrgyzstan only. The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Kyrgyzstan will undertake the independent evaluation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023–2027 jointly with the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) Portfolio Review. The evaluation will assess the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, coordination, sustainability and impact orientation of UN support to Kyrgyzstan and generate strategic recommendations for the design of the next Cooperation Framework cycle. The evaluation process involves multiple stakeholders, including Government counterparts, UN agencies, civil society organizations, development partners, independent evaluation consultants, and beneficiaries across several regions of the country. Experience from previous UN system evaluations demonstrates that successful evaluations require substantial coordination, documentation management, stakeholder engagement, logistics support, data management, and knowledge management throughout the evaluation cycle. To support the effective implementation of the evaluation process and ensure timely coordination among stakeholders, the Resident Coordinator’s Office seeks an Evaluation Support Intern. 1. Evaluation Process Support • Support the preparation and organization of meetings of the Evaluation Steering Committee, Evaluation Technical Management Team, Results Groups, and other evaluation-related coordination mechanisms. • Assist in scheduling interviews, focus group discussions, workshops, consultations, and debriefing sessions with stakeholders. • Support logistical arrangements for evaluation missions, consultations, and stakeholder meetings. • Maintain evaluation calendars, contact databases, and stakeholder tracking tools. • Prepare meeting notes, attendance records, and action-point matrices. 2. Documentation and Knowledge Management • Support compilation, organization, and archiving of evaluation-related documentation. • Maintain a structured electronic repository of key documents, reports, presentations, evaluation products, and evidence sources. • Assist in compiling reference materials requested by evaluation consultants. • Support document quality control, formatting, version control, and file management. 3. Data and Analytical Support • Assist in the compilation and organization of quantitative and qualitative data from UN agencies and partners. • Support data cleaning, consolidation, and basic analysis using Excel and other relevant software. • Assist in maintaining databases related to evaluation indicators, stakeholder consultations, and field missions. • Support preparation of summary tables, dashboards, stakeholder maps, and data visualizations. • Contribute to evidence mapping and triangulation exercises as requested. 4. Stakeholder Engagement Support • Assist in communication with UN agencies, government counterparts, civil society organizations, development partners, and other stakeholders involved in the evaluation. • Support preparation of stakeholder lists, interview schedules, and consultation plans. • Assist in monitoring stakeholder participation and follow-up actions. 5. Reporting and Communications Support • Assist in drafting summaries, briefing notes, presentations, and information materials related to the evaluation. • Support preparation of presentations for validation workshops and dissemination events. • Contribute to documenting lessons learned, good practices, and evaluation knowledge products. • Support visibility and communication efforts related to evaluation milestones, where appropriate. 6. Administrative Support • Support filing and record-keeping of evaluation correspondence. • Track deadlines and deliverables associated with the evaluation workplan. • Assist with other tasks related to evaluation management and coordination as required. Supervision The Intern will work under the direct supervision of the Data Management and Monitoring Officer, Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO)/ Evaluation Manager and members of the Evaluation Technical Management Team.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Applicants should be enrolled in, or have recently completed, a university degree in one of the following fields: • Economics; • Public Policy; • International Development; • Statistics; • Monitoring and Evaluation; • Political Science; • Public Administration; • Social Sciences; • Data Analytics; • Or another relevant discipline. Skills and Competencies: • Strong organizational and coordination skills. • Excellent attention to detail. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. • Familiarity with data visualization tools is an asset. • Experience with research, data collection, or evaluation activities is desirable. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

Languages

English and Russian are the working languages of the United Nations in Kyrgyzstan. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Russian, both oral and written, is required. Working knowledge of Kyrgyz is an advantage.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be at least 19 years old and under the age of 30. • Must be enrolled in a university program or have graduated within the past two years. • Must not have immediate relatives working in the UN Secretariat or UNRCO Kyrgyzstan. • The internship is unpaid, and costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses must be borne by the intern. • The UN accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents, illness, or death during the internship.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.