Intern- Data Research
Organizational Context
The Department of Operational Support (DOS) provides end-to-end operational support, advisory services, and solutions to entities across the UN Secretariat. The Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM) within DOS manages a wide scope of services including logistics, procurement, and supply chain planning. This internship is within OSCM, offering opportunities to learn about the UN.
Job Purpose
This internship in Data Research within the UN Secretariat's Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM) aims to provide interns with hands-on experience in data analysis and research. Interns will contribute to significant projects, supporting team members with data cleaning, analysis, and visualization. The role involves gathering and analyzing data from various sources, developing reports, and assisting in the identification of trends and patterns. This position offers a valuable learning opportunity about the UN's operational support functions and the application of data science in an international organizational context.
Responsibilities
The intern will gather and analyze data from diverse databases and sources, utilizing statistical and mathematical programming. Responsibilities include developing reports and visual representations, and maintaining databases. The role involves providing consultation and technical assistance, advising on appropriate statistical methodologies, and using software packages to interpret results. The intern will support data cleaning from primary/secondary sources, create simple data visualizations, and translate data findings into written reports or presentations. Additionally, the intern will identify and analyze trends or patterns using machine learning techniques and statistical methods, and contribute to identifying opportunities for innovative approaches and evidence-based reasoning.
Work Experience
No prior working experience is required for this internship. The focus is on the applicant's training, education, advanced coursework, or skills that can benefit the United Nations. Knowledge of data analysis tools is considered desirable.
Skills
Data analysis, statistical and mathematical programming, report development, data visualization, database management, data cleaning, trend identification, machine learning techniques, Excel, PowerPivot, PowerPoint, Microsoft SQL, PowerBI, SAP Business Objects, Tableau, Qlik.