Management & Programme Analysis Intern (Start ASAP)

Your role

Duties and responsibilities:

This internship is located in the Triangular Partnership Programme (TPP) in the Support Partnerships Service (SPS), the Division for Special Activities (DSA) in the Department of Operational Support (DOS) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The mission of the United Nations Department of Operational Support (DOS) is to provide operational advisory services to operating entities across the Secretariat, including other departments, offices away from headquarters, field missions, and regional commissions.

DSA oversees a range of specialized or cross-cutting operational capacities. A large part of its responsibilities is to support start-up, surge, and transition requirements and to exercise authority on behalf of entities to which authority has not been granted owing to a lack of capacity or from which authority has been temporarily withdrawn. SPS coordinates and maintains bilateral and trilateral relationships with key partners, such as regional organizations, other United Nations actors, and governments, for the receipt or provision of operational support from or to Secretariat entities. TPP is one of the outcomes of the September 2014 Summit on UN Peacekeeping and aims to enhance the Enabling Capabilities for peacekeeping. TPP comprises the United Nations supporting Member States and Troop-Contributing Countries (TCCs).

The Intern reports to the Programme Officer. The internship is for an initial period of three months and may be extended up to six months depending on the needs of the Division. The internship is unpaid and can be full-time or part-time. Interns work four to five days per week (20 to 35 hours), with supervision. Their interns work as members of their team in the TPP/SPS/DSA; pursue projects that are designed to make a significant difference in DOS and have opportunities to learn about the United Nations overall. They offer internship opportunities in two areas:

Area 1: Strategic and project support

• Help analyze information gathered on the use of non-staff capacities across functional areas and entities
• Support the planning and organization of engineering and medical training under TPP
• Support the drafting and editing of relevant correspondence.

Area 2: Analytics and business intelligence

• Help analyze the use of non-staff capacities across functional areas and entities;
• Support the teams in preparing data, data models, and surveys;
• Develop dashboards and visualizations for senior managers, and provide user support;
• Support data mining, optimization, metrics development, and predictive analysis.

About you

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 first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent)

The field of study must be closely related to the type of internship you are applying for

• Good knowledge of standard software applications, specifically MS Excel and PowerPoint, is required/desirable;
• The ability to draft news articles and social media posts is required/desirable;
• The internship should benefit your future career;
• Ability to work in an international or culturally diverse environment is required/desirable;
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is required/desirable.

Additional Information: Visa and Work Authorization 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 based on flexible working arrangements if:
  • The receiving entity agrees in writing to accept an intern based on 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 to receive recognition of service as an intern. An internship under such arrangements must be completed within six months.
  • A record of attendance shall be maintained by the receiving entity 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.

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

Intern-specific text:

The United Nations does not financially remunerate interns. 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.

Benefits

This internship is unpaid in person and full-time.

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

• Holidays and leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement pension
• Tax exemption
• Allowances
• Contribute to impactful global initiatives and work towards promoting peace, security, and human rights worldwide.

Training & development

Throughout the internship, interns can develop skills in data analysis, dashboard creation, and predictive analytics, as well as gain experience in planning and organizing training programs. Additionally, they will enhance their abilities in drafting and editing correspondence while supporting various operational capacities within the United Nations.

Career progression

At the United Nations, interns gain practical experience by engaging in meaningful work across various fields and 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.

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

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx
• youtube.com/unitednations
• careers.un.org/payandbenefits