Information Management Unit - Intern

Job Description

Work Location

• New York

Expected Duration

• 6 (six) months

Duties and Responsibilities

• UNDSS provides leadership, operational support, and oversight of the UN Security Management System (UNSMS) globally.
• Enables safe and effective delivery of UN programmes in complex environments while maximizing resources.
• Aligned under a clear mission to provide trusted security leadership and solutions.
• Offers interns the opportunity to gain skills, advance security expertise, and contribute to peace, security, human rights, and SDGs.
• The Division of Partnerships and Specialized Support (DPSS) provides standards, specialized support, and leads innovations and digital transformation in UNSMS operations.
• Internship is UNPAID, full-time (35 hours/week), in-person, with potential hybrid or part-time arrangements upon request.

Intern Responsibilities (Information Management Unit)

• Collaborate with IMU colleagues to gather technical and programmatic requirements for digital solutions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards, Power Apps applications, and Power Automate flows.
• Support troubleshooting, testing, and refinement of applications and dashboards based on user feedback.
• Contribute to data entry and curation in Dataverse, SharePoint, and SQL Server, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Draft user documentation and training materials, and assist in capacity-building sessions to strengthen data literacy.
• Participate in cross-departmental collaboration to enhance interoperability and data governance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Special Skills

• Enrolled in a graduate degree programme (or final year of a bachelor’s programme) or recently graduated with a university degree.
• Completed online application including Cover Note and Personal History Profile.
• Cover Note must include:
• • Degree being pursued
  • Graduation date
  • IT skills and programmes proficiency
  • Top three areas of interest
  • Why the candidate is suitable for this internship
  • Interest in the UN Internship Programme
• Include past work experiences, IT skills, and three references in Personal History Profile.
• Must adhere to rules regarding relationship to UN staff (no direct supervision by related staff).
• Follow UN Internship Programme regulations, including intellectual property rights, impartiality, confidentiality, and conduct standards.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Data Science, AI, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365 required; familiarity with Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse is an asset.
• Knowledge of data modeling, visualization, or data governance principles is desirable.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

Languages

• Fluency in English (oral and written) required.

Intern Specific Information

• Interns are unpaid; travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or sponsoring institution.
• Non-citizens or non-permanent residents may need to obtain appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.

Deadline : Oct 7, 2025