Data Management intern

Contract

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Background

UNDP works to support governments achieve the Sustainable Development Goals with a focus on six signature solutions: eradication of poverty, accountable and inclusive governance, resilience, nature-based development solutions, clean and affordable energy and gender equality. Read more here: www.undp.org and https://www1.undp.org/content/brussels/en/home.html.

The ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme is a capacity building programme that aims to build the profile and improve the management of Development Minerals. The programme is an initiative of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), financed by the European Union and UNDP, and implemented by UNDP.

The mining of development minerals has important implications for sustainable development. Often referred to as Low Value Minerals and Materials (LVMM) due to their low price as a function of their weight, and their relatively low value to international commodity markets, development minerals provide crucial inputs for domestic economic development (infrastructure, manufacturing, construction and agriculture to name a few) and have the potential to be high value in terms of domestic development.

The programme is being implemented in 10 countries namely: Cameroon, Fiji, Guinea (Conakry), Jamaica, Uganda, Zambia, Suriname, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Burkina Faso. Training and support is be provided to artisanal and small-scale miners, mineral processing enterprises and communities on: 1) mine and quarry management; 2) environment, health and safety; 3) entrepreneurship skills; 4) market analysis and investment promotion; 5) geo-data and maps design; 6) community relations and addressing grievances.

As an intern, you will be part of a team working with four different continents and in diverse development settings. You will gain experience with production of monitoring and evaluation content. This will entail data entry, cleaning, processing and in-depth data analysis of the evaluation forms to provide information on trends over a period of time, in the form of a report. You will participate in weekly data review meetings to provide updates of the evolution of work and trend analysis among programme focus countries. You will also earn an understanding of how international organizations function, gain knowledge on key and acute global governance challenges and be exposed to a group of dedicated international staff. You will also have an opportunity to innovate in order to improve the tracking of the environmental and social impact of mining.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager, the intern shall perform the following tasks:

• Conduct administrative data collection on artisanal, small and medium-scale enterprises (ASMEs), in close collaboration with the programme team.
• Design online surveys and collect survey data.
• Conduct data analysis and analysis of qualitative information, incorporating feedback from the countries.
• Design and implement data-driven reports and dashboards using Power BI or other applications.
• Elicit insights, prepare infographics and presentations.
• Familiarize with and update the monitoring and evaluation strategy and plan of the programme.
• Working in close collaboration with the programme team, verify accuracy and completeness of supporting documentation.
• Where necessary, enter data and information into the M&E system of the programme, resolving deficiencies and discrepancies by using standard procedures or referral to the supervisor for resolution.
• Where necessary, design evaluation forms for trainings and events and ensure entry of data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or re-entering data; purging files to eliminate duplication of data.
• Support the review of data management systems including an analysis plan, dissemination aids and templates.
• Participate in weekly data review meetings to provide updates of the evolution of tasks assigned.
• Contribute to and perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Competencies

• Strong interest in, and knowledge of, global development and the work of international organisations.
• Knowledge of the UN/UNDP an advantage.
• Knowledge and understanding of data-collection methodologies, data analysis and integrated data management. Advanced data analysis skills desired.
• Knowledge and experience in using Power BI or other similar data analysis and visualization tools.
• Knowledge and experience with using simple GIS tools an asset.
• Knowledge and experience in using graphic design software an asset.
• Ability to take initiatives and apply good judgment.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively when working in teams and independently.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in common office IT applications and collaboration tools.
• Commitment to the UN mission and UNDP’s mandate.
• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Required Skills and Experience

Language:

Fluency in written and spoken English and French. Knowledge of Dutch is an asset.

Eligibility:

Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), preferably in fields such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Management, Business Administration or other relevant discipline.
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) in fields such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Management, Business Administration or other relevant discipline.
• Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

Application process:

Interested applicants must include the following documents when submitting their applications (NB: as only 1 (one) file can be uploaded, please include all documents in a single file):

• Updated CV as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the candidate and a letter of recommendation from a professor or professional references.
• Motivation letter specifying reasons why candidate is seeking the internship and what is expected from the experience.
• Official letter from the University confirming enrolment and specifying expected graduation date (for students).
• Official letter from the University confirming graduation date (for graduates).

Only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for interview

UNDP accepts no responsibility for the costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship.

Prior to being offered a Letter of Acceptance for Internship, the selected candidate will have to provide the following additional documents:

• Medical Certificate of Good Health from a recognized physician. If the intern is expected to travel outside the country of their residence, other than to Europe and North America, the physician must indicate whether s/he is to travel and has the required inoculations for the country to which they are to travel.
• Proof of valid Medical Insurance cover, valid for the duration of the internship programme in Belgium.

• For applicants who are not resident in Belgium or who are not Belgian nationals, the insurance cover must include adequate coverage in the event of an injury or illness during the internship duration which:

  1. Requires transportation to the home country or country of residence for further treatment.
  2. Results in death and requires preparation and return of the remains to the home country, or country of residence.

• Copy of his/her most recent school transcript.

• Copy of passport.
• Copy of visa or Belgian residency card if the intern is not an EU citizen.

General Conditions:

1.In accordance with the UNDP Internship policy, UNDP interns are eligible to receive a monthly stipend, with a rate that varies depending on the duty location. The stipend will be paid monthly, and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.

2.Where an intern is financially supported by an institution, government or third party, UNDP will pay the intern the difference, if any, between the external financial support provided and the applicable UNDP stipend.

3.Except for the stipend, all other expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring government or institutions.

4.Interns are not considered staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.

5.The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP, but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.