Data Management and Results Reporting - Intern

Job Description

Work Location

• Mbabane, Eswatini

Expected Duration

• 5 months

Duties and Responsibilities

• The United Nations Resident Coordinator leads the UN Country Team (UNCT) and represents the UN Secretary-General to the Government of Eswatini.
• The Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) supports UNCT through inter-agency coordination, strategic planning, UNSDCF monitoring, joint programming support, policy guidance, and ensuring system-wide accountability.
• Internship is UNPAID, in-person, and under the supervision of the Data Management and Results Reporting Officer (DMRO).

Responsibilities of the Data Management and Results Reporting Intern:

• Analytical Support
• • Review and validate incoming data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
  • Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify trends, gaps, and progress against indicators.
  • Synthesize findings into actionable insights for decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Prepare analytical summaries and visualizations to communicate results effectively.
• Implementation Planning
  • Contribute to drafting the One UN Results report.
  • Assist in monitoring Joint Workplans (results frameworks, indicators, timelines).
  • Assist in preparing reports for UNCT attention on the UNSDCF 2021–2025.
• Data and Research
  • Collect, organize, and maintain relevant datasets to support evidence-based decision-making.
  • Conduct desk research and literature reviews to inform programme planning and reporting.
  • Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to identify patterns, trends, and gaps.
  • Produce research briefs, summaries, and visual presentations for stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Support coordination with MEPD, line ministries, and development partners.
  • Assist in organizing consultations, workshops, and validation meetings.
• Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Assist in strengthening SDG monitoring systems.
  • Support development of tools for tracking ESRAP implementation.
  • Contribute to periodic progress reports and policy briefs.

Qualifications/Special Skills

• Applicants must be students in the final year of a bachelor’s degree, enrolled in Master’s/Ph.D. programs, or have recently completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree.
• Preferred fields of study: Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Policy, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Familiarity with SDGs, national development planning, and Eswatini’s socio-economic context.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, STATA).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Languages

• Required: English (fluency in spoken and written).
• Desirable: Siswati.

Intern Specific Information

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
• Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or sponsoring institutions.
• Non-citizen interns may need appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.

Deadline : Dec 10, 2025