Political Affairs Intern: Information analysis and data visualisation

The internship supports the United Nations Operations and Crisis Centre (UNOCC) by assisting in research, analysis, and data visualization related to political and security developments, human rights, economic and social issues. The intern will prepare analytical briefs, visual slides, and support presentations for senior UN leadership, contributing to cross-pillar integrated analysis and evidence-based decision making.

Responsibilities

• Support the monitoring, research and analysis (quantitative and qualitative) of context specific political and security developments, human rights situations, economic and social developments, and humanitarian issues aligned with UN system-wide activities and priorities.
• Assist in preparing visual slides and analytical briefs for cross-pillar and integrated analytical outputs for senior UN leadership including analytical maps, graphs and other visuals using Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Think-Cell, possibly a Geographic Information System program and other standard methodology and templates.
• Assist in identifying sources of data, maintaining established records and datasets and the further development of responsive sets of data/indicators for use on analysis products.
• Support delivery of presentations to Member States, including by compiling, processing, and visualizing information in a collaborative setting under time pressure.
• Participate in meetings and draft minutes/meeting summaries as required.
• Assist to process, organize, and transcribe structured surveys to support evidence-based decision making.
• Assist in the preparation of talking points and other senior-level correspondence; participate in meetings and prepare summaries; support the tracking and analysis of senior-level decisions and their implementation.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification required is HS diploma.
• Applicant must be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or be enrolled in, or have recently completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
• Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish).
• Degree programmes and relevant coursework in international relations, political science, social science, public policy/policy analysis, economics, law, data analysis, statistics, or a related area.
• Strong research and analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative) including data visualization and data management are highly desirable.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems and mapping is also desirable.
• Demonstrates strong performance across the UN core competencies of Communication, Teamwork, Planning and Organizing, Accountability, and Technological Awareness.
• Works collaboratively and constructively with colleagues to achieve shared objectives, contributing to a positive and results-oriented team environment.
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, adapting messages to different audiences.
• Plans and organizes work efficiently, managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and using resources effectively to deliver results.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities, honours commitments, and delivers outputs with reliability and professionalism.
• Actively leverages technology to enhance efficiency, support analysis, and improve work processes.

Skills

• Data Visualization
• Data Management
• Quantitative Analysis
• Qualitative Analysis
• Research
• Geographic Information System
• Mapping
• Policy Analysis
• Political Analysis
• International Relations
• Social Science Research
• Analytical Briefs
• Presentation Development
• Report Writing
• Technological Awareness
• Information Analysis
• Data Analysis

Languages

English, French