ICT intern (Data Analytics and Reporting)

Contract

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Background Information - Job-specific

UNOPS has signed an agreement with the DPPA-DPO-Shared Services Information Management Unit (“IMU”) to implement project activities supporting the area of peacekeeping operations.

UN Peacekeeping has outlined a goal to improve “innovative, data-driven, and tech-enabled peacekeeping” in the Action for Peacekeeping + (A4P+) agenda, and more specifically improve strategic data-driven monitoring to enhance the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations. The DPPA-DPO-Shared Services Information Management Unit (henceforth “IMU”) will develop one interoperable system to monitor and evaluate the impact of UN peacekeeping along the A4P+ framework, enabling a common picture of quantitative and qualitative indicators of impact of efforts to strengthen peacekeeping effectiveness. This will facilitate communication to all peacekeeping partners on the concrete impact of overall efforts to strengthen UN Peacekeeping and where we are facing obstacles making progress. To achieve this, the Information Management Unit (IMU) must quickly deliver on a range of tasks that require highly specialized talent.

This internship in UNOPS requires close coordination with IMU. The intern incumbent of this position will be a personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility. This can be a part-time or full-time internship.

Functional Responsibilities

Our interns work as integral members of our team, pursue projects that are designed to make a significant difference in the whole department, and have opportunities to learn about the United Nations overall.

The Intern will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Develop corporate visualization solutions derived from multiple data sources using state-of the-art tools to enable insight and decision-making at various levels.
• Develop data models, relational databases, and other products using SQL.
• Build and design interactive dashboards and reports, using corporate analytics applications
• Work on exciting data science products and solutions to solve complex analytical problem
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and present results in a clear manner

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education: - All applicants must be enrolled in a university programme such as Bachelor, Masters or PhD. (or the equivalent) or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the application date of the internship.

Work Experience: No prior working experience is required to apply for the internship but the following skills and experiences are desirable.

• Background in computer science, database management, information management and systems, applied statistics, or a relevant area.
• Experience with MS Power BI, Tableau or other similar self-service analytics toolsets.

• Experience with SQL programming.

• Experience with advanced Excel.

• Knowledge of geo-spatial analysis and geographic information systems such as ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, Leaflet, Carto or Open Street Map.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques such as sentiment analysis, predictive analysis or social media monitoring.
• A passion for empirical investigation and for answering hard questions with data in a clear and precise way.
• Familiarity in one or more of Python, R, SPSS, Stata or related tools / technologies

Language: - Fluency in English is required. - Fluency in French is desirable. - Knowledge of any of the other UN official languages is desirable.

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Internship Contract level: Intern Internship duration: months - subject to funds availability and satisfactory performance

This internship is not designed to lead to a staff position with UNOPS. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of the internship.

For more details about UNOPS internships please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Internships-and-volunteering.aspx

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

Background Information - Sustainable Development Cluster

Based in New York, the Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations.

The SDC’s services include grants management, development and special initiatives support, and technology support to the UN and UN agencies.

The SDC is part of the New York Service Cluster that supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management.