Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, Innovation & Analytics Intern null

About United Nations

The United Nations is a global sentinel for cooperation, championing diplomacy over conflict and unity over division. Committed to fostering peace, development, and human rights, it transcends borders to address the world's most pressing challenges, epitomizing the collective aspirations of humanity toward a harmonious and just world.

Your role

Internships can be in-person, fully remote, or in-person for a limited period in combination with remote work, and can therefore take place from any timezone. Successful applicants may include management from regional offices depending on the candidate's location. All modalities provide a safe, professional, inclusive and respectful environment for the colleagues we work with.

The DCO internship programme runs on a 12-month planning horizon, meaning the internship may begin no sooner than 2 months from your application and may start within 12 months of the application. Typically, two larger cohorts of interns are onboarded to work in the following periods

• March - September
• September - March

In the motivation statement, candidates should indicate the track they are interested in:

Track 1: Strategic Planning, Data & Analytics

Track 2: Policy Analysis & Programme Facilitation

Duties and Responsibilities:

Track 1 and 2: Coordination and Executive Support:

• Collate guidance materials on knowledge capture and sharing.
• Assist in collecting and sharing emerging good practices and lessons for DCO and UNSDG members.
• Facilitate various online communities of practice.
• Support the preparation of senior-level management meetings, conferences, and retreats.
• Aid in the preparation of country-level meetings organized globally.
• Assist in creating slide decks, background papers, and option papers for meetings.
• Track and analyze UNSDG decisions and their implementation.
• Ensure consistent use of visual concepts and language.
• Assist in preparing speeches and talking points.

Track 1: Strategic Planning, Data & Analytics:

• Support analytics on issues related to DCO/UNSDG, encompassing cross-cutting needs, priorities, resources, risks, and performance.
• Assist in developing corporate visualization solutions from multiple data sources using state-of-the-art tools for insightful decision-making.
• Support the development of data models, including performance measures, for scorecard analysis.
• Build interactive dashboards and reports utilizing corporate analytics applications.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and present results.
• Work with MS Power BI, Tableau, or similar self-service analytics tools.
• Utilize relational databases such as SQL Server or other databases.
• Support geospatial analysis and geographic information systems (GIS) such as ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, Leaflet, Carto, or Open Street Map.
• Apply analytical techniques like sentiment analysis, predictive analysis, or social media monitoring.
• Support the analytics teams in maintaining key data sets, data models, indices and reports •Support the preparation of analytical slide decks for policymakers

Track 2: Policy Analysis & Programme Facilitation:

• Monitor, identify, and analyze global trends in geography, politics, and themes across all units of the Policy and Programme branch (e.g., human rights, gender equality, climate and environment, inter-agency programming, and partnerships).
• Support the preparation of analytical reports, papers, talking points, and correspondences.
• Assist in coordinating the formulation of strategies, programs, and policies.
• Support all areas of the policy process: identification and agenda building, policy development, formulation and adoptions, implementation, and evaluation.
• Support knowledge management of policy and program data/information, including community facilitation, good practice capture, knowledge dissemination, and platform management.
• Support market intelligence around knowledge management and organizational learning.
• Assist in the preparation of meetings, events, talks, and visits.

Training & development

The United Nations internship program offers comprehensive training and development opportunities to aspiring professionals. With a focus on cultivating skills and knowledge across various fields, interns gain valuable hands-on experience and exposure to the organization's work. Through mentorship, workshops, and practical assignments, the program equips interns with the necessary tools to thrive in their careers and contribute to the UN's global mission.

Salary & benefits

The internship is unpaid and full‐time. The unpaid internship is designed to be in person and full-time at the New York duty station. Depending on the situation of the successful candidates, the internship may also offer a flexible work arrangement to be conducted hybrid (in-person and remote), and part-time.

Benefits may include:

• Professional Development
• Networking Opportunities
• Learning Experience
• Cultural Diversity
• Skill Development
• Educational Benefits

Career progression

At the United Nations, interns gain practical experience through engaging in meaningful work across various fields, contributing to the UN's mission of promoting peace, sustainable development, and human rights. With a strong focus on mentorship and professional development, the program equips interns with the skills and knowledge necessary for future career advancement within the organization and other organizations.

Work-life balance

The United Nations values work-life balance, with interns expected to work full-time (35 hours) on-site, prioritizing meaningful engagement, and personal well-being. Hybrid arrangements may be considered upon successful candidates' request.

Culture & vibe

At the United Nations, the culture and vibe are truly exceptional. From savouring a delightful cup of coffee to engaging with talented colleagues, it's a place that offers insightful experiences in a friendly environment. Embracing diversity, the workspace becomes a vibrant hub of varied perspectives, while maintaining high standards for sustained success.

About you

Competencies:

Communication:

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages, and responds appropriately.
• Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in two-way communication.
• Tailor's language, tone, style, and format to match the audience.
• Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Planning and Organizing:

• Develops clear goals consistent with agreed strategies.
• Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required.
• Allocates an appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work.
• Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning.
• Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.

Technological Awareness:

• Actively seeks to apply emerging technology across tasks.
• Keeps abreast of available technology.
• Understands the applicability and opportunities of technology for the organization.

Education:

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in information management, document management, digital archiving or a related field of study.
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) in information management, document management, digital archiving or a related field of study.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
• Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

How to apply

To apply for this position, click the "Apply on employer site" button below, which navigates you to the careers page where the application can be submitted directly.

The Cover Note must include:

• Title of degree you are currently pursuing.
• Graduation date from your current program.
• Explain why you are the best candidate.
• Explain your interest in the UN Internship Programme in your Candidate Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences (if any), skills, and three references.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx
• youtube.com/unitednations