INTERN - DATA RESEARCH
Participate in data research projects to support the Office of Supply Chain Management.
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Overview
Participate in data research projects to support the Office of Supply Chain Management.
You have:
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or have completed the FINAL academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
- No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Desirable knowledge of another official United Nations language.
- Enrollment in any of the medical sciences studies is desirable.
- Understanding of new data sources and process pipelines.
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
3 to 6 months. Desired start date: End of January 2025, early February 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities
These positions are located in the Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM) in the Department of Operational Support (DOS). Our interns work as full members of our team, pursue projects that are designed to make a significant difference in OSCM, and have opportunities to learn about the United Nations overall. The Office of Supply Chain Management includes the Office of the Assistant Secretary General for Supply Chain Management, Logistics Division, the Procurement Division, the Uniformed Capabilities Support Division, Umoja Coordination Service, Global Service Centre, Aviation Safety Section and the Enabling and Outreach Service. OSCM is committed to building efficient, agile, responsive, accountable, end-to-end uniformed capabilities and supply chain solutions for all our global partners and clients. Supply Chain Management covers a wide scope of services including supply chain planning and performance management, logistical support, procurement, vendor management and supplier diversity, aviation safety, and uniformed capabilities support. In addition to operational services and support, OSCM also provides advisory services and guidance to nearly 100 client entities globally, as well as to troop and police contributing countries (T/PCCs). The incumbent will report to the relevant Supervisor OSCM offers internship opportunities in Data Research. The Research Data Analyst intern: • Gathers and analyzes data from various databases and sources, performing statistical and/or mathematical programming, developing reports and visual representations, developing and/or maintaining databases, and providing consultation, technical assistance, advises and assists in determining the appropriate statistical methodology to meet the needs and objectives; uses various statistical and mathematical software packages to summarize and interpret statistical results; and designs and implements study activities and process improvements. • Supports team members with data cleaning from primary or secondary sources and maintaining databases/data systems. • Creates simple data visualizations for internal or external use independently. • Translates data results into written reports, or presentations to convey information to management. • Identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends or patterns, using basic machine learning techniques, statistical methods to identify relevant features and variables in structured sources of information and data. • Contributes to identifying opportunities to implement innovative approaches and evidence-based reasoning to organizational issues and ensures clean data without major quality issues is used for complex analyses. • Gathers and analyzes data from various databases and sources, performing statistical and/or mathematical programming. • Assists in the development and delivery of data science solutions to better enable the planning, decision making, and implementation of organization programmes. . For the Internship is appreciated the understanding of new data sources and process pipelines, and the ability to assist in cataloguing/documenting. As well as familiarity with the following: • Data science, data analytics, applied mathematics, information management • Data Visualization, dashboard and performance optimization. • Data management techniques, quantitative analysis and methods. • Tools such as: Excel, PowerPivot, PowerPoint, and of analytics tools such as Microsoft SQL, PowerBI, SAP Business Objects, Tableau, Qlik.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the FINAL academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent). No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. - Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. - Enrollment in any of the medical sciences studies, is desirable. - Have you completed an UN Internship before? If yes, please include the UN entity, as well as, assignment dates.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
Additional Information
In your Cover Letter, please specify VISA/immigration status and estimated period of availability. Visa and Work Authorization Mandatory Requirements: For internships in the United States of America, persons who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or on another non-immigrant (such as F1 or J1 visa) status, will be required to obtain a G4 visa. The selected person will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and approved employment authorization (CPT/OPT/AT), allowing them to undertake 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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you used data analysis to solve a problem? | This question assesses your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills using data. | Provide a clear example, emphasizing your role in the analysis and the impact of your findings. |
| How do you ensure the quality of data in your analyses? | This question evaluates your attention to detail and understanding of data management. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools have you used for data visualization, and what insights did you gain from them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a project where you used statistical methods to achieve a goal. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach learning a new data analysis tool or technique? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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