Political Affairs Intern: Information analysis and data visualisation

Internship

Overview

Support the work of the United Nations Operations and Crisis Centre through analysis and data visualisation internship.

You have:

• Minimum educational qualification is HS diploma. Must have completed or be enrolled in a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, higher) or final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent).
• Relevant coursework in political and security developments, human rights, economic and social developments, humanitarian issues, data visualization, and data management is preferred.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required, knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within a team setting.

Contract

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

Work Location

Internships are available in full-time and part-time and can be conducted remote or in-person.

Expected duration

3-6 months This is a GJO used to build a pool of qualified candidates and will be used to fill internship vacancies between April 2025 and April 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities

We seek motivated interns to support the work of the United Nations Operations and Crisis Centre (UNOCC). The interns take up assignments within the Research and Liaison Unit (RLU) or the Prevention Team of UNOCC. The RLU and Prevention Team delivers cross-pillar analysis, research, and data-driven services for senior UN interagency leadership that integrates peace and security, humanitarian, sustainable development, human rights, and operational perspectives. The UNOCC is a multi-party entity reporting to the USG for Policy in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG), through the Strategic Planning and Monitoring Unit (EOSG/SPMU) and, on peacekeeping matters, with oversight from the USG for Peace Operations, through the Director for Coordination and Shared Services (ODCSS). The UNOCC also receives strategic oversight from a Client Board of principals from each of the client entities. The UNOCC provides global situational awareness, crisis management, as well as cross-pillar integrated analysis to inform senior decision-making in the UN. The UNOCC is operationally positioned under the ODCSS between the Department of Political and Peace building Affairs and the Department of Peace Operations. The RLU and Prevention Team intern will support the preparation of qualitative and quantitative analysis products, with a focus on data visualisations.

Qualifications/special skills

Competency: We are looking for a team player who is collaborative, reliable, and communicative, consistently working to support their teammates and the team's goals. Academic Qualifications: The minimum educational qualification required is HS diploma. Also, the applicant 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); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Experience: We seek candidates with relevant coursework in political and security developments, human rights, economic and social developments, humanitarian issues, data visualization, and data management. Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Information

Not available.

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.

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