Data Analytics and Performance Measurement Intern

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Support in a review of available documents and research to contribute to the development and management of the Department's corporate key performance indicators (KPI).
• Help build, process, organize and transcribe structured surveys to support evidence-based decision-making and internal consensus building.
• Support and assist the team with the development of dashboards and visualizations for senior managers and provide user support.
• Assist with ad-hoc analysis and reporting needs by helping validate, process and organize datasets.
• Assist in the maintenance of the Performance Measurement Dashboard on a regular basis.
• Support the transition to more automated, sustainable and robust data pipelines in the Microsoft Azure cloud environment.
• Conduct research, compile information from different sources and assist with preparation of background documents as requested.
• Assist in preparing for meetings with partners.
• Contribute to data entry, updating database and programme related documents.
• Assist in editing and revision of reports, briefs and other documents as needed.
• Assist in drafting correspondence, talking points, reports and presentations.
• Assist with preparation and dissemination of materials including meeting notes and reports.
• Fulfill other duties as required.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), or in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent), or have graduated with a university degree.
• Official proof from the university supporting the enrollment or graduation status must be attached to the application.
• Be computer literate and proficient in standard software applications (e.g., MS Office 365 or similar).
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Have the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, demonstrating tolerance and understanding.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of one or more analytics and presentation tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel, Tableau, Infogram, PowerPoint, SQL, R, Python).
• Ability to draft articles and make concise notes is desirable.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of additional official UN languages is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a graduate or final-year undergraduate university programme, or recent graduation as supported by official university documentation.

Benefits & Perks

• This internship is UNPAID.
• Interns work five days (35 hours) per week, with flexible arrangements including part-time or hybrid work upon request.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in security risk management, strategic planning, and data analysis within a global organization.
• Contributing to peace, security, human rights, and sustainable development goals.