Intern - Data Analytics, Nairobi

Work Location

In-person, Nairobi, Kenya

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty. The position is in the Office of Human Resources Management Section (HRMS), Corporate Management Division (CMD) in Nairobi Kenya. Under the direct supervision of the Chief, HRMS, the Intern will perform the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Collect data from multiple sources such as databases, spreadsheets, and internal systems
• Regularly update databases supporting Human Resources Management Section, ensuring data accuracy and integrating new information from various platforms.
• Provide support in cleaning and structuring organizational HR data to ensure seamless integration into tools.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of existing tools by identifying additional user needs and proposing tailored solutions.
• Automate manual processes for the team and the organization using data tools as needed. This includes developing workflows for repetitive tasks and creating tools to streamline data extraction, analysis and document generation processes.
• Assist in Design and developing Power BI dashboards that integrate advanced data analysis, actionable insights, and impactful visualizations to meet analytical requirements and support organizational decision-making needs.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Participate in team meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher),
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent),
• Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent.

Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite). Have demonstrated a 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, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Preferred areas of study: Computer science, data analytics, information management, data science, statistics, or other related fields. 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. 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. Proficiency in using data analytics tools such as Power BI is required. Knowledge in automating data-related processes and workflows is desirable. Knowledge of database systems and data management practices is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

Additional Information

Do you have any previous UN internship experience? If yes, please indicate the UN entity and the specific dates.

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.