Intern – Data Analytics at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)

Under the direct supervision of the Information Systems Officer the intern will:

• Using statistical techniques, analyze results from data to create ongoing reports.
• Review information to identify and interpret any patterns or useful trends in complex data sets.
• Ensure required datasets are regularly and promptly updated.
• Create tables, views, and procedures on Microsoft SQL Server to support data processing and cleansing for report development.
• Create technical training manuals to provide support to other teams and users, as well as gathering user feedback so that improvements can be identified to simplify processes and increase productivity.
• Acquire data from primary and secondary sources to develop reports and dashboards.
• Identify areas where data can be used to improve business activities, defining business users’ requirements.

Qualifications/special skills

• Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: be enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate school programme in information and communication technology or related area;  be enrolled in the final academic year of degree programme in information and communication technology or related area; or if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least three years of fulltime studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of an information and communication technology degree or related degree.  
• In addition, possessing any of the following skills will be an added advantage:Analytical skills – ability to interpret and analyze data to draw conclusions and identify patterns.
• Computer knowledge – this position uses statistical and analytical software.Scripting languages – be familiar with scripting languages such as .Net, Python and SQL.
• Problem-solving skills – identifying issues or ways to improve systems that are already in place is a key job function, therefore must be a critical thinker who can successfully troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Knowledge of data modeling principles/methods including conceptual, logical & physical Data Models.
• Ability to utilize Business Intelligence tools (Power BI / Qlik, Tableau, Microsoft, Business Objects etc) to represent insights.  
• Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.  
• Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme.
• Do you meet any of the above criteria?
• If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application.
• Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

Deadline : Jun 18, 2024