Human Resources Analytics/Project Management Intern (Start ASAP)

About United Nations

The United Nations stands as a global sentinel for cooperation, championing diplomacy over conflict and unity over division. Committed to fostering peace, development, and human rights, it transcends borders to address the world's most pressing challenges, epitomizing the collective aspirations of humanity toward a harmonious and just world.

Your role

Expected duration: 2-6 months

Your responsibilities:

Under the overall guidance of the Human Resources Officer, UN JPO Programme, CDPMO, and the direct supervision of the Associate Programme Management Officer, UN JPO, Programme, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assisting in designing, planning, and carrying out data collection for the evaluation of the United Nations JPO Programme.
• Assisting in liaison with different UN agencies, member states, and former JPOs.
• Carrying out statistical analyses with the most common packages (SPSS, STATA, R), using a variety of methods to analyze a wide array of variables about the JPO Programme.
• Preparing a statistical overview report on the JPO Programme for the period 2019-2023 based on the results of the analyses.
• Fulfill other tasks as required.

Training & development

The United Nations internship program offers comprehensive training opportunities to aspiring professionals. With a focus on cultivating skills and knowledge across various fields, interns gain valuable hands-on experience and exposure to the organization's work. Through mentorship, workshops, and practical assignments, the program equips interns with the necessary tools to thrive in their careers and contribute to the UN's global mission.

Salary & benefits

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.

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

• Health insurance
• Holidays and leave
• Retirement pension, etc.

Career progression

At the United Nations, interns gain practical experience through engaging in meaningful work across various fields, contributing to the UN's mission of promoting peace, sustainable development, and human rights. With a strong focus on mentorship and professional development, the program equips interns with the skills and knowledge necessary for future career advancement within the organization and other organizations.

Work-life balance

The United Nations strongly recognizes that interns need time for personal and social activities outside of work to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The intern is expected to work five days a week, on a full-time basis. They provide opportunities for interns to engage in meaningful work while ensuring they have time for personal growth and well-being.

Culture & vibe

At the United Nations, the culture and vibe are truly exceptional. From savoring a delightful cup of coffee to engaging with talented colleagues, it's a place that offers insightful experiences in a friendly environment. Embracing diversity, the workspace becomes a vibrant hub of varied perspectives, while maintaining high standards for sustained success.

About you

Qualifications/special skills:

• Applicants must meet one of the following requirements;
  • (a) Be enrolled in a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or (c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation;
• Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the internship program. Experience in analyzing statistical data is desirable.
• Proficiency in the use of databases in MS Access and Excel and statistical software such as SPSS or STATA is desirable. Experience with R is an asset.

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.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx
• careers.un.org/payandbenefits?language=en
• youtube.com/unitednations