Data analytics internship in the UPR Branch
Organizational Context
The Universal Periodic Review Branch (UPRB) within the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva seeks a Data Analytics Intern. OHCHR is the leading UN entity for human rights. The UPRB serves as the Secretariat for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism, a state-driven process reviewing UN Member States' human rights records every four and a half years.
Job Purpose
This internship offers a valuable opportunity to support the OHCHR's mission by contributing to the work of the Universal Periodic Review Branch. The intern will assist in various projects and activities, gaining practical experience in data research, statistics preparation, and the creation of electronic materials such as infographics and presentations. The role also involves participating in discussions on information management and the design of digital services, platforms, and tools. By developing tutorials and supporting materials, the intern will help enhance the accessibility, user-friendliness, and aesthetics of these digital resources, directly contributing to the branch's operational efficiency and outreach efforts.
Responsibilities
The intern will conduct data research within specific areas of the UPR's work and provide support in preparing statistics. Key duties include assisting with the indexing of UPR recommendations and preparing electronic materials like infographics, presentations, and video snapshots. The role also involves participating in information management discussions and contributing to the design of visualization solutions, including templates and icons. Furthermore, the intern will aid in the design and development of digital services, platforms, and tools, including collaborative work on mock-ups and prototypes. Developing tutorials and supporting materials for digital services, tools, and platforms is also a responsibility, alongside performing other requested tasks.
Work Experience
Professional work experience is not required for this internship. However, relevant academic background or user experience in areas such as data research, data analysis, statistics, web design, digital service design, graphic design, and video production is highly regarded. Experience with specific software applications like Power BI, Python, Co-pilot, and SQL is also beneficial.
Skills
Data research, statistics preparation, electronic material creation (infographics, presentations, video snapshots), information management, digital service design, web design, graphic design, video production and editing, proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams), Power BI, Python, Co-pilot, SQL, database management, survey design, and strong communication skills in English.