Political Affairs Intern: Information analysis and data visualisation

Organizational Context

The United Nations Operations and Crisis Centre (UNOCC) supports senior UN interagency leadership by providing cross-pillar analysis, research, and data-driven services. It integrates peace and security, humanitarian, development, human rights, and operational perspectives. The UNOCC reports to the USG for Policy and the USG for Peace Operations, offering global situational awareness and crisis management to inform UN decision-making.

Job Purpose

This internship supports the United Nations Operations and Crisis Centre (UNOCC), specifically within the Research and Liaison Unit (RLU) or the Prevention Team. The role contributes to cross-pillar analysis, research, and data-driven services for senior UN leadership. Interns will assist in monitoring political and security developments, preparing analytical briefs and visual aids, managing data, and supporting presentations. The position aims to enhance global situational awareness and crisis management capabilities, informing critical decision-making processes within the UN system.

Responsibilities

Support the monitoring, research, and qualitative/quantitative analysis of political, security, human rights, economic, social, and humanitarian developments aligned with UN priorities. Assist in preparing analytical briefs and visual aids, including maps, graphs, and infographics, for senior UN leadership using tools like PowerPoint and Excel. Help identify data sources, maintain datasets, and develop indicators for analysis products. Support the processing, organization, and transcription of structured surveys. Assist in preparing talking points and correspondence, drafting meeting minutes, and tracking senior-level decisions. Contribute to presentations to Member States by compiling and visualizing information under time pressure.

Work Experience

While not explicitly required, strong research and analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative) are highly desirable. Experience with data visualization, data management, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is also desirable. The role involves supporting analysis and data-driven services for senior leadership.

Skills

Communication, Teamwork, Planning and Organizing, Accountability, Technological Awareness, Research and Analytical Skills (quantitative and qualitative), Data Visualization, Data Management, Experience with GIS and mapping (desirable).

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