Data Assistant Intern at Resident Coordinator System – Pakistan
Recruiter: Resident Coordinator System
About Resident Coordinator System
Resident Coordinator Systemis 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 Resident Coordinator System, 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 Assistant Intern
- Grade:I-1
- Location:Islamabad, Pakistan
- Department:Resident Coordinator System
- Contract Type:Internship
- Salary:Unpaid
Qualifications
- Academic Qualifications: Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher). (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelors degree or equivalent).
- Academic Qualifications: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data entry tools, and database management.
- Academic Qualifications: Experience in meeting coordination, note-taking, and documentation is desirable.
- Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- Fluency in English is required for the internship programme..
- The minimum duration of an internship is two months and can be extended up to a total period of six months.
Skills
- Under the supervision of the Data Management and Results Reporting Officer, the interns will: The UN Secretary-General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.
- As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an empowered and independent UN Resident Coordinator – the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System and Representative of the UN Secretary-General at country level – support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDGs.
- This task is done in close collaboration with the members of the Provincial Programme Teams (PPTs). 2- Collect, compile, and organize SDG-related data separately for progress tracking and reporting for both the federal and provincial levels.
- The internship is unpaid and full-time.
- Interns work five days per week from 0800-1645hrs..
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official UN careers portal. UN internships are unpaid. Candidates for the UN Internship Programme are required to cover the cost of travel including Visa, accommodation, health insurance and other living expenses for the duration of the internship.