Mining Data Analyst in the Extractive Commodities Section

Organizational Context

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) seeks an intern for the Extractive Commodities Section within the Division on International Trade and Commodities. This internship, based in Geneva or home-based, offers a 4-month duration starting in May. The intern will report to an Economic Affairs Officer, contributing to UNCTAD's work on commodity markets and sustainable development.

Job Purpose

This internship aims to provide students and recent graduates with practical experience in international trade and commodity analysis within the UN system. The role supports UNCTAD's mandate by collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing data on commodity markets, particularly critical energy transition minerals. The intern will contribute to research, policy briefs, and publications, enhancing their understanding of global commodity dynamics, value addition, and sustainable resource management. This experience is designed to enrich their educational background and prepare them for future work in international organizations, focusing on the economic development aspects of extractive industries.

Responsibilities

The intern will be responsible for collecting, compiling, and validating quantitative and qualitative data on commodity markets, focusing on production, trade, and policy developments in the minerals and metals sector. This includes analyzing critical energy transition minerals to understand market drivers and their impacts on global trade, supply security, and the energy transition. The role involves monitoring and documenting export restrictions, maintaining a dedicated database, and ensuring data accuracy. Additionally, the intern will conduct targeted research to support policy briefs and publications on critical minerals for resource-rich countries, contributing to research on value addition, diversification, and global frameworks for traceability. The intern will also assist in organizing and preparing for intergovernmental meetings, identifying speakers, and preparing background materials and presentations.

Work Experience

No professional work experience is required for this United Nations internship program. However, applicants must be students in the final year of a university degree program (bachelor's or equivalent), Master's, or Ph.D. program, or have completed such a program. A field of study closely related to the internship is essential.

Skills

Data collection, data validation, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, market analysis, policy analysis, research, report writing, database management, intergovernmental meeting support, computer literacy, Microsoft Excel proficiency. Familiarity with data visualization tools like Datawrapper or Power BI is an asset. Ability to interact with diverse cultural backgrounds.

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