Research and Analysis Intern

Contract

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

Work Location

Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (Remote work)

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Tasks include but not limited to supporting the UN system on research, analysis and reporting related matters and other functions as may be delegated by the RC and/or the RCO Team Leader. The internship is unpaid; working hours will be negotiated with the hiring officer. Under the guidance and supervision of the Head of RCO, the intern will contribute to the research and analysis work of the MCO. While responsibilities vary over time according to the needs of the office, typical tasks include the following: • Assist with assembling and drafting of annual reports for UN Micronesia, collecting and analysing key data and insights. • Aid in the development and planning of country-specific/country-level workshops/seminars focused on analysis. • Contribute to socio-political analysis of the five UN Micronesia countries (Palau, FSM, Marshall Islands, Nauru, and Kiribati) and the broader Pacific region. • Support coordination of crucial meetings, including UNCT and Country Management Team (CMT) meetings, and record detailed meeting minutes for documentation and internal distribution. • Assist with various communication tasks, including drafting communication materials and posting/sharing relevant content on official UN MCO Micronesia social media accounts, as directed. • Support development of presentations, reports, and shareable informational materials that are easily understandable and digestible for the public and development partners. • Liaise and coordinate with appropriate units, divisions, and sections internally, regarding research, analysis, reporting and other relevant matters. • Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications/special skills

The applicants to the internship programme must, at the time of application, 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, advanced course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

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 asset. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations secretariat. "Fluency" equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and "knowledge of" equals a rating of "Confident" in two of the four areas.

Additional Information

Not available.

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.