Information Management Intern (Start ASAP)

About United Nations

The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) leads global security management, ensuring safe program delivery in challenging environments while optimizing resources. Joining UNDSS offers unique experiences in security, contributing to peace, human rights, and sustainable development goals for a better world.

Your Role

This internship opportunity is located in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General (OUSG), in the Strategic Planning Service (SPS), in the Strategic Planning Unit (SPU), within UNDSS. The role of SPU is to support Senior Management on key substantive issues related to strategic planning of the Department. SPS contributes to UNDSS' efforts to enable the implementation of the United Nations mandate while ensuring the safety and security of United Nations personnel. 

Within assigned authority, the intern is expected to undertake the following duties:

• 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 regularly
• Support the transition to more automated, sustainable, and robust data pipelines in the Microsoft Azure cloud environment
• Assist in the implementation of Strategic Foresight briefs when required
• Conduct research, compile information from different sources, and assist with the preparation of background documents as requested
• Assist in preparing for meetings with partners
• Contribute to data entry, updating database and program-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 the preparation and dissemination of materials including meeting notes and reports;
• Fulfill other duties as required.

Training & Development

Interns will gain hands-on experience in data analysis and visualization, contributing to evidence-based decision-making and internal consensus-building. They'll receive training in developing dashboards, conducting ad-hoc analysis, and transitioning to automated data pipelines, fostering growth in data management skills for future career development.

Benefits

If you join the company full-time, you may also be entitled to other allowances and benefits including:

• The rental subsidy may be payable under certain conditions when the rent represents a high portion of the net remuneration.
• Dependency allowances if you have an eligible dependent spouse and/or child(ren).
• Under certain conditions an education grant if you have eligible children in school.
• Travel and shipping expenses when you are moving from one duty station to another.
• Settling in to assist you in meeting initial extraordinary costs when arriving at or relocating to a new duty station.
• Hardship allowance linked to living and working conditions is paid and where there are restrictions on bringing family members, a non-family service allowance is also paid.
• Danger pay, rest, and recuperation break when you serve in locations where the conditions are particularly hazardous, stressful, and difficult.
• Repatriation grant as applicable
• Mobility incentive
• Holidays and leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement pension

Career Progression

At the United Nations, career progression is based on merit and qualifications, with staff advancing through different categories that reflect increasing responsibilities. Interns gain practical experience and skills essential for career advancement, contributing to the UN's mission of promoting peace, sustainable development, and human rights. The program's mentorship and professional development focus prepares interns for future roles within the UN and beyond.

Work-Life Balance

At the UN, interns enjoy excellent work-life balance, great benefits, and strong career advancement opportunities.

Interns work five days (35 hours) per week under the supervision of a staff member in the office to which they are assigned. This internship is designed to be in person and full-time (35 hours or more). It may be adjusted to part-time (less than 34 hours) upon request of the successful candidate.

The internship can be adapted to accommodate hybrid arrangements (20 hours per week), on an exceptional basis.

Culture & Vibe

The United Nations plays a crucial role in maintaining international peace and security, taking collective measures to prevent threats and suppress acts of aggression. Globally, the UN addresses conflicts, protects refugees, addresses hunger and the climate emergency, empowers women, and responds to humanitarian crises, fostering a culture that builds bridges between people and countries to achieve the Global Goals.

About You

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Applicants Eligibility:

• Enrolled in a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
• Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or
• Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above)

Skills Requirements:

• Computer literate and proficient in standard software applications (MS Office 365 or similar)

Additional Criteria:

• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines.

Languages:

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the internship advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.

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.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription
• un.org/payandbenefits
• un.org/en/about-us
• un.org/career-development
• indeed.com/cmp/United-Nations/wlbalance
• youtube.com/@unitednations