Overview
This internship opportunity is located in the Division of Field Operations within the Global Security Information Center (GSIC). The focus is to generate and communicate data-driven analyses and insights in support of decision-making processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Support with the development and implementation of databases, data collection systems, data analytics, dashboards and other strategies that optimize process efficiency and data quality;
- Conduct independent research, analysis and interpretation of trends and patterns using quantitative and qualitative methods to identify relevant indicators and variables in structured and unstructured sources of information and data;
- Assist in establishing and managing datasets from primary or secondary sources, including data validation and cleaning, and maintaining databases/data systems;
- Present findings using a range of visualization tools and techniques, including dashboards, maps, charts, and/or infographics, to support data-driven planning, reporting and decision making;
- Contribute to strategic innovation by employing state-of-the art technologies, including latest applications of machine learning and Artificial Intelligence;
- Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting requests to support the activities of the Operational Resilience Section as deemed necessary by their supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
Qualifications
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent)
- The field of study must be one of the following or closely related to: Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Management, Geographic Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, Management and Strategy, Analytics, Operations Research, Data Visualization or Information Design, Economics, Business Administration;
- Be computer literate in standard software applications;
- 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 include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills including substantial knowledge of forecasting and foresight techniques.
- Strong knowledge of one or more analytics and presentation tools (e.g. PowerBI, Excel, Tableau, Infogram, PowerPoint, SQL, R, Python, SAS)
- Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications (e.g. MSOffice 365) and be able to produce well-formatted, high quality PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, and Excel workbooks.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite or similar software, and/or document management platforms are not required, but desirable.
- Ability to draft articles and make concise notes is desirable
