About Department of Safety and Security

Department of Safety and Securityis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This internship offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in international development and international cooperation and sustainable development. Working with Department of Safety and Security, you will contribute to meaningful projects that address global challenges and promote sustainable development. You will develop valuable professional skills while working in a multicultural, international environment alongside experienced professionals.

Key Details

• Job Title:Data Analytics and Performance Measurement Intern
• Grade:I-1
• Location:New York, United States (Flexible: in-person, hybrid, or remote)
• Department:Department of Safety and Security
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: (a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above).
• Academic Qualifications: OFFICIAL WRITTEN PROOF FROM THE UNIVERSITY SUPPORTING ONE OF THE ABOVE POSSIBILITIES MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE INSPIRA APPLICATION. 1.
• Academic Qualifications: Be computer literate and proficient in standard software applications (e.g., MS Office 365 or similar). 2.
• Academic Qualifications: Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. 3.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.
• Academic Qualifications: However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Masters or Ph.D.
• Academic Qualifications: Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelors, Masters or PH.D.
• Academic Qualifications: Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application.
• Academic Qualifications: Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

Skills

• 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;

Benefits

• 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 have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor
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