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.
How To Apply
