Job no: 585128 Contract type: Internship Duty Station: New York Level: Internship Location: United States Categories: Operations
Duration: 6-Months/Paid/In-Person
For every child, a brighter future
The Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI) reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for internal audit and investigation services to UNICEF. OIAI provides independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls.
The OIAI internal audit function provides an independent and objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the operations of UNICEF. OIAI assesses whether UNICEF’s governance, risk management and control processes provide reasonable assurance that:
Resources are acquired economically and used efficiently;
Assets are safeguarded;
Activities comply with regulations, rules, policies, procedures, directives, administrative instructions and contracts;
Financial, managerial and operating information is accurate, reliable and timely; and
Programmes, plans and business objectives are achieved Programmes, plans and business objectives are achieved
How can you make a difference?
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director, Audit, and the direct supervision of the Manager, Professional Practices, you will undertake the following tasks:
Assist in the development of the various Business Intelligence dashboards for Internal Audit.
Work with multiple data sources and assist in locating, accessing, understanding, and analysing the data.
Understand the various formulas, pivot tables and connections between spreadsheets and data sources.
Interpret the various data sources and work to integrate the data into the business intelligence platform by translating the MS Excel data into understandable formats.
Identify efficient means of harvesting data for analysis and integration into the Business Intelligence platform.
Test the data in the BI platform to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Participate in various meeting with various departments and functions to understand the data provided, and propose various methods to integrate and import data into the BI platform.
Prepare guidance notes for data compilation and extraction from Business Intelligence platform for Audit planning
Assist in the preparation of analytical reports and related outputs, as required.
Provide periodic updates to the Data Analytics working group.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
Current enrollment in a university or an advanced degree program or have graduated within the past two years
Advanced Coursework and/or Certification in MS Excel or Data Analytics would be highly desirable
Advanced MS Excel skills including managing workbook options and settings, formatting data, creating advanced formulas and macros, and managing advanced charts and tables.
Working knowledge of PowerBi (or similar Business Intelligence tool) would be an advantage.
Coursework and/or experience scripting in Python, PowerShell, or other scripting languages would be beneficial.
Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
Good organizational skills
Ability to work effectively on multiple assignments simultaneously and adapt to the changing requirements
Fluency in English (verbal and written). Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
Modality: In-person (NY)
Tentative start date: 1 December 2025
Duration: 6 months/Paid (Stipend)
Insurance: UNICEF will not be responsible for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the intern’s service, whether on or off UNICEF premises. Therefore, the selected candidate must provide proof of enrolment in a health/accident plan prior to starting the internship with the Internal Audit Section.
Advertised: Eastern Daylight Time Deadline: Eastern Daylight Time
About the Organization
UNICEF is out to change the world for children vaccination by vaccination, blanket by blanket, biscuit by biscuit, book by book. In most of America, these things are considered completely ordinary. But in many parts of the developing world, they can save a child's life.
UNICEF is unique among world organizations and unique among those working with young people. As a global movement, we use our authority to influence decision makers and diverse partners to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. In 155 countries and territories, UNICEF's field staff uses hard-won expertise to meet the challenges facing children and those who care for them.
Our history has given us a profound understanding of development and the importance of child health, education, equality and protection in advancing humanity. All that we do helps children realize their full potential.
In support of UNICEF's work, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF focuses on five major priorities: education, emergencies, HIV/AIDS, immunization and malnutrition.
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