Intern – Data management and visualization

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Background

UNDP plays an important and unique role in supporting high risk countries to achieve their development goals by reducing loss to life and assets, and by strengthening long term resilience. UNDP works with governments at international, national and local levels to ensure that disaster risk reduction (DRR) is a nationally led and owned agenda, as well as integrated into national development planning. UNDP’s work focuses on resilience building and ensuring development remains risk-informed and sustainable. To do this we assist governments in systematically and comprehensively delivering on risk-informed development through the communication, reduction and management of risk.

UNDP’s country level DRR and recovery efforts have reached expenditures of USD 2.1 billion during the period 2005 – 2016 (more information on UNDP’s DRR portfolio can be accessed here). The Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery for Building Resilience Team (DRT) currently manages a portfolio of global and regional projects amounting to approximately USD 60 million. Through enhanced integration with climate change adaptation and a firm focus on partnerships and mechanisms to deliver on Sendai, UNDP, during this reporting period, has:

  • helped 148 countries develop national and local DRR strategies and action plans;
  • supported 84 countries to understand and communicate risks through risk assessments;
  • worked with 90 countries to strengthen their legal and regulatory frameworks for DRM; and
  • supported 110 countries to develop post-disaster recovery capacities.

The DRT leads UNDP’s global practice in this field and provides policy advice and programmatic support to UNDP Regional Hubs and Country Offices in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of disaster risk reduction and recovery programmes. The team collaborates closely with other UNDP Global Policy Network (GPN) practices such as climate change, governance, conflict prevention, sustainable development and poverty eradication, towards a comprehensive and multi-dimensional approach to resilience building.

This position is specifically intended to support UNDP’s work on disaster early warning and preparedness as one of the key strategic work streams of DRT. The intern will support the team with the setup of a database of materials and resources, expert mapping, donor mapping, and with the facilitation of a virtual community of practice using platforms such as SparkBlue and Yammer.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Data management for resource mapping

  • Support the data collection, categorization and upload of a database of programmatic tools, resources, products on a UNDP portal, in collaboration with the DRT staff and UNDP IT support staff (the database will be hosted on SparkBlue, Yammer, UNDP SharePoint/ intranet site, or a mix);
  • Develop visuals and interactive features of the database to render its use appealing to users;
  • Contribute to the regular update the database and support troubleshooting when necessary.

2. Data processing and visualization for expert mapping

  • Support the setup of a digital survey using the most appropriate/ user-friendly application for expertise mapping in UNDP;
  • Support the running of the survey with respondents;
  • Process the data and develop a visual report;
  • Contribute to the development of an analysis of needs mapping vis a vis resource mapping completed.

3. Data processing and visualization needs mapping

  • Support the setup of a digital survey using the most appropriate/ user-friendly application for expertise mapping in UNDP;
  • Support the running of the survey with respondents;
  • Process the data and develop a visual report;
  • Contribute to the development of an analysis of needs mapping vis a vis resource mapping completed.

4. Other tasks

  • Support the DRT with any other portfolio related tasks that include data management, information management, including visualization.

Competencies

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
  • Initiative taking;
  • Strong organization skills;
  • Great attention to detail and proven experience in proof reading;
  • Ability to work well in a team;
  • Client orientation;
  • Demonstration of cultural sensitivity and appreciation for different cultures and practices;
  • Sound computer skills and experience using web-based applications, social media and data management systems, including Power BI;
  • Knowledge using the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; Bridge, Acrobat, Illustrator, Flash, Avid, Final Cut Pro and other graphic design software is an advantage.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Enrolled in a Master’s programme or equivalent in the area of information technology and communication, media, design, with a focus on database management, data analysis, data interpretation, data visualization, graphical user-interface design and implementation.

Language:

  • Proficiency in English in both writing and speaking.

Institutional arrangements:

The intern will be part of UNDP’s Disaster Risk Reduction for Building Resilience Team based in Geneva. In the current context, the intern is expected to work from home, as travel may be restricted to/ from Geneva.

S/he will work under the direct supervision of the Global Disaster Preparedness Lead and under the overall strategic guidance of the Head of the Disaster Risk Reduction for Building Resilience Team.

Conditions of the internship:

  • As of 1 January 2020, Interns may be given a stipend according to the UNDP Internship Policies, if is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme; the stipend is intended to compensate for the cost of living at the duty station.
  • Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of the internship. UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship.
  • To travel to the duty station, the intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed.
  • Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship.
  • Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.
  • 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.
  • The intern will be evaluated at the end of the contract and due recognition of work will be issued in writing.
  • For more information about the application process and UNDP's internship terms and conditions, visit: www.undp.org/internships

Application process:

  • In your application, please (i) state in one paragraph why you would like to be considered for the internship, and (ii) indicate your preferred start and end date, as well as your availability timeframe in 2020-2021;
  • Submit your CV/Resume.

Selected candidates will be contacted by email and will be asked to submit the following documents:

  • Copy of the applicant’s most recent resume or curriculum vitae;
  • Letter from his/her university confirming current enrolment and graduation date;
  • Letter of recommendation from a professor;
  • Copy of his/her school transcript;
  • Copy of passport;
  • Completed UNDP internship application form;
  • Medical Certificate of Good Health;
  • Proof of valid Medical Insurance coverage for the duration of the internship assignment in Switzerland. For non-resident of Switzerland, the insurance coverage must include adequate coverages in the event of an injury or illness during the internship with specific indication of the following: a) in the event of injury, transportation to home country or country of residence for further treatment; and, b) in the event of death, requires preparation and return of the remains to the home country, or country of residence.
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