UNDP Jobs - 51896- Intern (Data Analysis Support to HDRO)

Intern (Data Analysis Support to HDRO)

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

15-Dec-2014

Application Deadline :

07-Dec-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The mission of the Human Development Report Office (HDRO) is to advance human development. The goal is to contribute towards the expansion of opportunities, choice and freedom. HDRO works towards this goal by promoting innovative new ideas, advocating practical policy changes, and constructively challenging policies and approaches that constrain human development. HDRO works with others to achieve change through writing and research, data analysis and presentation, and outreach and advocacy work.

The objective of this internship is to provide the intern with the opportunity to learn about the Human Development approach and current international development issues; and investigate and learn about different sources of data that are useful for the work of the office.
In particular, the intern will be able to contribute through research and data analysis to the Human Development Report 2015: Rethinking Work for Human Development. Work is inherently linked to human development. Work is at the center of enlarging people’s choices through enhancing their capabilities and creating opportunities. However, exploitative work, particularly exploitation of women and children, bonded labour, and work that is hazardous breaks the link between work and human development.

Over time the notion of what constitutes work has changed. New areas of work, particularly in the service sector and in the knowledge economy, have emerged. Traditional notions of workplace and the work hours are changing. Different types of work arrangements with various flexibilities have emerged. The linkages between work and human development must be seen in this changing context, which also throws up different policy prescriptions.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will be supervised by the team leader of the Report team and will work closely with the team on the preparation of the Human Development Report 2015. In particular, s/he is expected to deliver the following tasks:

Provide assistance for quantitative and qualitative background research for the report;
Assist in identification of data sources and preparation of datasets;
Assist in fact checking and proof reading;
Support other activities as requested.

At the end of the internship, s/he will have identified and worked with two data sets and conducted data analysis on aspects related to the report.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional competencies:

Strong organizational and research skills;
Excellent analytical, communication, and writing skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Work under minimum supervision and tight deadlines.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Currently enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. Program in economics, social sciences, or statistics;

Experience:

Familiar with the Human Development concept;
Experience with Stata and Excel.

Language:

Fluent in English.

Intern’s Expenses/Arrangements:

Interns are not financially remunirated by UNDP. All costs connected with an intern's participation in the program must be borne by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his/her own arrangements for travel (including to and from the office), visas, accommodation, etc.

UNDP accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship.

Subsequent Employment:

The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.

Application procedure:

Qualified candidates are requested to apply online via this website. Please note that UNDP jobsite system allows only one uploading of application document, so please make sure that you merge all your documents into a single file.

Only a successful candidate will be required to submit the following nine documents:

A completed UNDP internship application form
A copy of the applicant’s most recent resume or curriculum vitae;
A letter from his/her university confirming current enrollment and graduation date;
A copy of his/her school transcript;
A letter of recommendation from a professor;
A signed UNDP Internship Agreement;
A Medical Certificate of Good Health;
Proof of medical insurance including provision for medical evacuation and removal of mortal remains or life insurance
Copy of passport and US Visa/ US Identity Card.