Evaluation, Compliance, and Risk Management Intern​

The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) offers an internship opportunity in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General, Office of the Chief of Staff, Insight and Accountability Unit. The intern will support risk management, evaluation activities, and lesson learned processes, contributing to the safety and security of United Nations personnel and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing materials and summaries for Local Risk Management Committee meetings, Working Group meetings and Country Team meetings.
• Analyze and identify internal controls and mitigation measures for identified risks.
• Update Risk Registers, Risk Treatment Response Plans and Scorecards.
• Conduct research, compile information and prepare background documents as needed.
• Identify, analyse, document and assist in interpreting data and patterns in diverse fields through extensive research and analysis from credible and reliable sources.
• Employ long-term, strategic thinking and data-driven techniques (quantitative and qualitative).
• Critically evaluate information and data in support of the tasks given.
• Support technical communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders and partners on UNDSS insight and innovation initiatives.
• Support the development and design of interactive web platforms to host visualizations and knowledge products.
• Support the production of reports, presentations and infographics through professional formatting and design.
• Provide support in translation of data and information into analytics and reporting.
• Assist in the drafting, editing/revision of briefs, reports, backgrounds and other programmatic documents.
• Conduct timely research on topics relevant to the Department.
• Assist in preparing for meetings.
• Contribute to data management functions and updating of data and information platforms.
• Assist in drafting correspondence and talking points based on relevant data and information.
• Assist with preparation and dissemination of other relevant materials such as meeting notes.
• Fulfill other duties as required.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher), or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent), or have graduated with a university degree (as defined above). Official written proof from the university supporting one of the above possibilities must be attached to the application.
• Be computer literate and proficient in standard software applications (e.g., MS Office 365 or similar).
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines.
• Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications (e.g., MS Office 365) and be able to produce well-formatted, high-quality PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, and Excel workbooks.
• Experience with data analytics and business intelligence platforms (for example, Microsoft Fabric and its components such as Power BI, Dataflows Gen2, Lakehouse or similar) is considered a strong asset.
• Ability to draft articles and make concise notes is desirable.
• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
• Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.
• Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
• A person who is the child or sibling of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations.
• Applicants must adhere to all applicable rules, regulations, instructions, procedures, and directives of the Organization as described in the UN Internship Programme Administrative Instructions ST/AI/2000/9 & ST/AI/2005/11.
• Interns must respect the impartiality and independence required of the UN and shall not seek or accept instructions regarding the services performed under the internship agreement from any Government or external authority.
• Interns may not communicate to the media or any external source any information known by reason of their association with the UN without written authorization.
• Interns must refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on the UN or the receiving department/office and will not engage in any activity incompatible with the aims and objectives of the UN.

Skills

• MS Office 365
• PowerPoint Presentation
• Word Document Preparation
• Excel Workbook Management
• Data Analytics
• Business Intelligence Systems
• Microsoft Fabric
• Power BI
• Dataflows Gen2
• Lakehouse
• Risk Management
• Evaluation Activities
• Lesson Learned Processes
• Drafting Articles
• Note Taking
• Multitasking
• Deadline Management

Languages

English