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Your Role

These positions are located in the Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM) in the Department of Operational Support (DOS). Their interns work as full members of their team, pursue projects that are designed to make a significant difference in OSCM, and have opportunities to learn about the United Nations overall. The incumbent will report to the relevant Supervisor OSCM offers internship opportunities in areas 2-Data Research. The Research Data Analysis 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, advice, and assistance 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, and statistical methods to identify relevant features and variables in structured sources of information and data.
• Interest in contributing to identifying opportunities to implement innovative approaches and evidence-based reasoning to organizational issues and ensures cleaned 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.
• Might assist in the development and delivery of data science solutions to better enable the planning, decision-making, and implementation of organization programmes.

About the Team:

The Office of Supply Chain Management includes the Office of the Assistant Secretary-General for Supply Chain Management, the Logistics Division, the Procurement Division, the Uniformed Capabilities Support Division, the Umoja Coordination Service, the Global Service Centre, the 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 its 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)

About You

Qualifications/special skills:

To qualify for an internship with the UN, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent), or have graduated with a university degree (as defined above).
• They are open to a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds.
• Typically, for this opportunity their interns are pursuing studies and experiences in the following areas:
  • Area 2: Analytics and Business Intelligence.
    • They seek candidates with relevant coursework in Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, Operations Research, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Visualization, or Analytics.
• 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.

OSCM wishes to attract candidates with the following:

• Knowledge of data science, data analytics, applied mathematics, information management, or related areas
• The understanding of new data sources and process pipelines, and the ability to assist in cataloging/documenting.
• Keen interest in analytics, information management, visualization, and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of data management techniques, quantitative analysis, and methods.
• Knowledge of key business tools (e.g. Excel, PowerPivot, PowerPoint). Knowledge of analytics tools (e.g. Microsoft SQL, PowerBI, SAP Business Objects, Tableau, Qlik).

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:

Visa and Work Authorization Mandatory Requirements

• For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents, or on another non-immigrant (such as an F1 visa) status, will be required to obtain a G4 visa.
• Interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and if required, employment authorization (CPT/OPT), allowing them to undertake the internship.

Terms of the internship programme:

• The minimum duration of this internship is three months which can be extended up to a total period of six months.
• Interns are expected to work on a full-time or part-time basis in the entity that has selected them, under the supervision of a staff member at an appropriate level. The working hours will be discussed with your supervisor at the time of the interview.
• Internships may be undertaken on the basis of flexible working arrangements (hybrid attendance or remote) if:
  • The receiving entity agrees in writing to accept an intern on the basis of flexible working arrangements.
  • Interns agree that they are required to work the equivalent of a minimum of at least two months on a full-time basis or four months on a part-time basis in order to receive recognition of service as an intern.
  • An internship under such arrangements must be completed within a six-month period.
  • A record of attendance shall be maintained by the receiving entity in order to ensure that the intern meets this requirement.
  • Interns serving in one entity do not have a right to transfer to another entity.
• Potential candidates will be contacted by the Hiring Manager directly for further consideration.
• Estimated start date: September 2024

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.

Compensation & Benefits

This internship is unpaid, full-time. If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• Tax exemption
• Allowances and benefits
• Holidays and leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement pension

Training & Development

An internship at the UN could be the ideal start if you are considering a career in the Organization. It will give you exposure to high-profile conferences, political decision-making, or work on the ground, as well as the opportunity to contribute to the projects and mandates of the United Nations. You can apply for any internship around the world, regardless of nationality.

As an intern, you will:

• Enhance your educational experience through practical work assignments
• Deepen your knowledge and understanding of the Organization’s goals, principles, and activities
• Work in an international environment, and network with international civil servants, career professionals, and senior management
• Provide the UN with assistance in your area of expertise
• Participate in tasks such as drafting documents, analysis of data, research, organization of conferences or events, work on media campaigns and outreach, and much more.

Career Progress

UN internship will not automatically lead to a job with the UN, but with the experience you have acquired during your time as an intern, you might be interested in applying for General Service or consultancy positions. If you want to apply to positions at the Professional and Higher or Field Service levels, they ask you to let at least six months pass after the end of your internship before you submit your application and ensure that you fulfill not only the educational but also the work experience requirements that are outlined in each job opening.

How to Apply

A completed online application (Cover Note and Candidate Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include:

• Title of degree you are currently pursuing
• Graduation date from your current program
• List of IT skills and programmes you are proficient in
• List your top three areas of interest/department preferences -Explain why you are the best candidate
• Explain your interest in the UN Internship Programme in your Candidate Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences (if any), skills, and three references.
• Period of availability Due to a high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.un.org/payandbenefits
• careers.un.org/job-level
• youtu.be/kPsWEvzpPMA?si=44QYT6J1BjJwW9VU