INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Organizational Context

The Office of Internal Oversight Services, Inspection and Evaluation Division (OIOS-IED) in Entebbe, Uganda, conducts independent inspections and evaluations for the UN Secretariat and Member States. This internship offers graduate students practical experience in a multicultural, intergovernmental setting, supporting OIOS-IED's mandate to assess programme relevance, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Job Purpose

This internship aims to provide graduate students with professional experience within the UN Secretariat's Office of Internal Oversight Services, Inspection and Evaluation Division (OIOS-IED) in Entebbe, Uganda. Interns will gain practical exposure to an international organization, applying and developing their academic knowledge. Under supervision, they will contribute to ongoing inspection and evaluation projects, assisting in data collection, analysis, research, and reporting. This role is designed to supplement studies by offering hands-on experience in programme assessment and the work of the United Nations, fostering professional growth in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

Interns will support ongoing inspection and evaluation projects within OIOS-IED, contributing to assessments of UN programmes. Key duties include conducting background research and summarizing data. Interns will assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data, which may involve taking notes during stakeholder interviews, obtaining and screening documents, programming and testing online surveys, and performing statistical or geospatial analyses. They may also develop and test databases and dashboards, including data cleaning and coding, and visualize data using tools like MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI. Additional tasks include assisting with reviews and edits of evaluation products and other ad-hoc activities as required.

Work Experience

While specific work experience is not explicitly detailed as a mandatory requirement, applicants are expected to have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to its ideals. The internship provides practical experience, and applicants should be prepared to discuss any relevant past work experience, IT skills, and their suitability for the role.

Skills

• Data collection and analysis (qualitative and quantitative) • Research and summarization • Database development and testing • Data visualization (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI) • Statistical and geospatial analysis • Computer literacy (standard software, MS Excel) • Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, R, SPSS, Python, ArcGIS) • Ability to interact with diverse cultural backgrounds • Fluency in written and spoken English (French highly desired)

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