Intern - Data analysis, I

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

In person in New York or remote, full time or part time modalities would be considered.

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

This internship is located within the Capacity Development and Operational Training Service (CDOTS)/Department of Operational Support (DOS).

DOS provides end-to-end operational support, advisory services and other solutions to the operating entities across the Secretariat, including other departments, offices-away-from-headquarters, field missions, and regional commissions.

CDOTS provides operational training, language and communications training, training on enterprise resource management system, knowledge management, and leads as the main facilitator of business process management activities in the UN Secretariat.

The internship is for a minimum of two (2) months, up to a period of six (6) months. Candidates can work remotely (telecommute) for the duration of the internship or on-sight up to three days a week. The internship is UNPAID and can be either part-time or full-time depending on your status. Interns work four to five days per week (20-35 hours) under the supervision of the Project Lead in charge.

This position is located in the Operational Training Section in (CDOTS), Department of Operational Support (DOS). The focus of the Data Analyst is to assist and support the development, implementation and analysis of a performance gap analysis for a global Secretariat audience.

The Intern will be responsible for the following duties:

• Gathering and analyzing data from various sources. • Assisting with creating a survey to assess the proficiency and impact of identified skills. • Performing statistical and/or mathematical programming to make sense of data gathered. • Assisting in analyzing gaps on an operational level to compare the current state with the desired state. • Translating data results into written reports and simple data visualizations/presentations to convey information to stakeholders. • Advising and assisting in determining the appropriate statistical methodology to meet the needs and objectives of the assigned project • Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship by the United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

(1) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (2) Be enrolled in the FINAL academic year of a university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or (3) Have graduated with a university degree as defined in (1) and (2). Preferably in the area of data analytics/science, computer science, statistics, quantitative research or a related area such as database management, research methodology, information management, applied mathematics; in a graduate school (second university degree or higher); or if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a University degree.

• Applicants should have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter;

• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views;

• Be proficient in standard office software systems (e.g., MS Office 365 or similar)

• Preference will be given to applicants with a strong background of data management techniques, quantitative analysis and methods, and knowledge of key business tools (e.g. Excel, PowerPivot, PowerPoint, Verint, SurveyMonkey) and analytics tools (e.g. Microsoft SQL, PowerBI, SAP Business Objects, Tableau, Qlik).

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Additional Information

Visa and Work Authorization Mandatory Requirements: For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or on another non-immigrant (such as F1 visa) status, will be required to obtain a G4 visa. Interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and if required, employment authorization (CPT/OPT), allowing them to undertake the internship.

Terms of the internship programme: -The minimum duration of this internship is three months which can be extended up to a total period of six months. -Interns are expected to work on a full-time or part-time basis in the entity that has selected them, under the supervision of a staff member at an appropriate level. The working hours will be discussed with your supervisor at the time of the interview.

Internships may be undertaken on the basis of flexible working arrangements if: -The receiving entity agrees in writing to accept an intern on the basis of flexible working arrangements. -Interns agree that they are required to work the equivalent of a minimum of at least two months on a full-time basis or four months on a part-time basis in order to receive recognition of service as an intern. An internship under such arrangements must be completed within a six - month period. -A record of attendance shall be maintained by the receiving entity in order to ensure that the intern meets this requirement. -Interns serving in one entity do not have a right to transfer to another entity. -Full provisions related to the conditions and terms of the United Nations Internship Programme can be accessed on the following link: https://undocs.org/ST/AI/2020/1 .

Potential candidates will be contacted by the Hiring Manager directly for further consideration.

A completed online application (Cover Note and Candidate Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include: -Title of degree you are currently pursuing -Graduation date from your current program -List of IT skills and programmes you are proficient in -List your top three areas of interest/department preferences -Explain why you are the best candidate -Explain your interest in the UN Internship Programme in your Candidate Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences (if any), skills, and three references.

Due to a high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.

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.