Operations and Data Analysis Intern

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will support MST in the following areas:

Financial & Business Support (Primary)

• Support financial analysis, budget monitoring, and expenditure tracking
• Assist in reviewing financial reports and COA/PTAEO mapping
• Conduct variance and trend analysis on RBA financial metrics
• Assist with financial performance presentations and briefing materials

Data & Analytics

• Collect, clean, and analyze programmatic and operational data
• Support development of dashboards and performance tracking tools
• Assist in automation of reporting workflows
• Develop clear and compelling data visualizations and dashboards to support decision-making

Operational & Administrative Support

• Maintain unit action trackers and workflow logs
• Assist with planning, documentation, and coordination of meetings/retreats
• Draft short briefs, notes, and process documentation

Knowledge & Process Support

• Document processes and support knowledge management
• Assist in preparing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidance notes

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Competencies
Professional Competencies

• Strong financial and business acumen
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, and/or data analysis methods
• Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data cleaning, visualization) required
• Experience using data tools (Excel required; Power BI/Tableau/Python/R an asset)
• Visual data storytelling skills, including ability to translate complex analysis into clear, compelling visuals
• Experience designing charts, dashboards, and data-driven narratives for diverse audiences
• Familiarity with data visualization best practices (clarity, accessibility, accuracy, and insight-driven design)
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong attention to accuracy, quality assurance, and data integrity

Core Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and solution-driven mindset
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt in a fast-paced multicultural environment

Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and commitment to learning

Required Skills and Experience

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated (within 1 year) from a Master’s or Bachelor’s program in:
• Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Data Science, Statistics, or related field
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, functions)
• Experience or coursework with data analysis/visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Python, R) an advantage
• Excellent written and spoken English (French an advantage)
• No professional experience required; relevant academic or project experience preferred

Learning Objectives

By the end of the internship, the intern will:

• Gain exposure to UNDP operations and corporate systems
• Strengthen financial and operational data analysis skills
• Apply business and process-improvement methodologies in a UN context
• Develop professional communication, reporting, and presentation skills
• Gain understanding of program management and resource stewardship in a global development organization
• Enhance data visualization and narrative-building skills for presenting insights to senior stakeholders

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 27, 2025