Intern - Political Data Analytics/ Data Science/ Computer Science

Contract

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

Work Location

This position is located in HQ New York. The hybrid or remote setting of the internship may be flexible based on request by the successful candidate.

Expected duration

Expected duration of assignment is 3-6 months The desired start date is 1 April 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and preparing official documents and correspondence - background papers, talking points, briefing materials, speeches; • Attend and take notes during trainings, conferences and meetings; • Assist with preparations and logistics for trainings, conferences and meetings; • Assist with inter-active presentations; • Conduct research; • Conduct media analysis; • Research and compile statistics on various topics; • Assist with EAD institutional memory database; • Gather, analyse and update country specific information; • Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications/special skills

Candidate must be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)

Languages

Not available.

Additional Information

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Applicants who have previously served six months, in total, as an intern in one or more UN Common Systems cannot be engaged as an intern. Applicants who are children, siblings, and sons or daughters-in-law (including stepchildren, half-siblings, or stepsiblings) of an active staff member in a UN Common System cannot be engaged as an intern. In your Motivational Statement, please indicate when you would like to start your internship. Please note that the start and end dates are flexible. A complete online application is required. reviewed. The Motivational Statement must also include: • Title of degree you are currently pursuing. • Graduation Date (When will you be graduating/have graduated from the programme?) • Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship • Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.

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.