Work Location
This internship is designed to be on a hybrid mode (in Bonn) and part-time but can be adjusted based on request by successful candidate.
Expected duration
6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall direction and supervision of the Senior Inter-Agency Advisor on Human Resources Management and the relevant IT / Data experts in the CEB Secretariat, the Intern will support the work of the Human Resource Network and/or general data analytics-related work. The focus of this job is to support the design, development, delivery, and maintenance of data-driven products. In particular, the intern will be expected to: - Contribute to the development of a custom HR analytics framework; - Support efforts in enhancing existing Dashboards, analytical tools, and user interfaces developed by the CEB People Analytics & Insights function; - Develop reusable code and components that can be integrated into other projects; - Transform data sources for analysis and visualization purposes; develop analytic algorithms and visualization layouts (graphs, trees, maps, charts, etc.), and contribute to efforts to enhance data quality - Review, validate and compare historical data, including human resources and financial data, to ensure accuracy and consistency by identifying discrepancies, and implementing corrective measures as needed. - Contribute to user experience (UX) design, interface optimization, and overall visual presentation of tools and dashboards, ensuring that solutions are intuitive, user-friendly, and accessible; - Support in information collection and analysis, research and benchmarking of Human Resources and Compensation topics, as well as on Behavioral Science-related topics. - Coordinate and provide liaison with data-related counterparts in participating organizations in support of timely data provision and efforts to enhance data quality. - Participating in the preparation of relevant documentation including data models, standard operating procedures and progress reports for the HR Network. - Undertaking other duties as may be required. Please note that candidates are not expected to carry out all these duties. Assignments will be aligned with current needs as well as the candidate’s background, strengths, and areas of interest.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent). Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work. experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. For this position, Applicants from a wide range of academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply, particularly those with studies or demonstrated interest in areas such as: • Data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related technical fields; with a focus on data • UX/UI design, human-centered design, information design, web design, or digital media. Social and Behavioral sciences (e.g., psychology, economics, sociology) with a quantitative focus; Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. While candidates are not expected to meet all qualifications, those with some combination of the skills and knowledge areas listed below are encouraged to apply: • Proficiency in data manipulation, analysis, and visualization using tools such as R, Power BI, or SQL; • Understanding of statistics and data modeling using R, Tableau, MATLAB, or similar tools; • Knowledge in UX/UI principles, interface and website design, and/or tools; • Ability to present complex data and concepts in a clear, accessible, and user-friendly manner (e.g., data storytelling).
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. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Additional Information
Not available.
Intern Specific text
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.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.