As soon as possible for three (3) months with a possibility of extension to a maximum of six (6) months
Duties and Responsibilities
Organizational Setting and Reporting:
The Department of Operational Support (DOS) provides end-to-end operational support, advisory services, and solutions to UN entities across the Secretariat.
The Regional Service Centre in Entebbe (RSCE), established in July 2010, delivers client-oriented services in HR, finance, multimodal movement, ICT support, and other operational areas.
The Office of the Director RSCE provides guidance on strategic planning, communication, budgeting, HR management, property management, quality assurance, business intelligence, conference services, record keeping, and audit response.
This internship is within the Quality Assurance and Business Intelligence Unit (QABI), under the supervision of the Chief of Unit.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the QABI team to deliver solutions in line with client requirements.
Perform data mining and convert raw data into actionable business analysis and insights for management decision-making.
Deliver analyses, insights, and reports that influence business strategy and decisions.
Document QABI solutions according to predefined templates, including job aids and other materials.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Knowledge of data science including data manipulation, analytics, and visualization.
Ability to source, clean, and manipulate data from databases (SQL Server, CSV, etc.).
Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Excel and Power BI to produce dashboards and actionable insights.
Demonstrates pride in work, professional competence, efficiency, persistence, and calmness under stress.
Teamwork:
Collaborates effectively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
Values others’ ideas, supports team decisions, shares credit, and accepts joint responsibility.
Planning and Organizing:
Develops goals consistent with strategies and priorities.
Allocates time and resources efficiently, anticipates risks, monitors progress, and adjusts plans as needed.
Qualifications / Special Skills
Education:
Enrolled in, or completed, a graduate program (Master’s or higher) in data science, statistics, mathematics, public administration, HR, business management, IT, or related field; or
Enrolled in, or completed, the final year of a first university degree (minimum Bachelor’s) in the same fields.
Work Experience:
No prior work experience required. Training, education, and coursework should benefit the UN during the internship.
Special Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and standard office automation equipment.
Knowledge of programming languages for data manipulation such as SQL, R, Python, or similar.
Desirable: advanced skills in data manipulation, analytics, and visualization; ability to source, clean, and manipulate data from multiple sources.
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Knowledge of another UN language (e.g., French) is desirable.
Additional Information
Initial period of three (3) months, extendable to six (6) months.
Full-time work: five (5) days per week, 40 hours per week, in-person at the duty station.
Must work effectively in a multicultural environment with sensitivity to diversity.
High integrity and professional ethics are essential.
RSCE encourages applications from all genders, nationalities, religious and ethnic backgrounds, and persons with disabilities.
Motivation Statement should include:
Degree title and graduation date
IT skills and software proficiency
Interest in the UN Internship Programme
Availability for the internship
Recommended to list relevant skills:
Knowledge of data science, analytics, and visualization
Experience using files (CSV), databases (SQL Server), and other data sources
Experience with Python or R for visualization
Intern-Specific Information
Interns are not financially remunerated.
Travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or sponsoring institution.
Non-citizens/permanent residents may need a visa and work authorization.
Deadline : Oct 30, 2025
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