Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Intern

Work LocationIn person in New York or remote, full time or part time modalities would be considered. Expected durationExpected duration: 3-6 months. Desired start date: Spring 2026. Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis internship is unpaid and based in the Headquarters Client Support Service (HQCSS), Division of Administration, New York, within the Department of Operational Support (DOS). The intern will report to a Senior Human Resources Officer and work under the supervision of Human Resources Officers in DOS. The Department of Operational Support delivers high-quality operational, advisory, and support services to entities across the United Nations Secretariat, including departments at Headquarters, offices away from Headquarters, field missions, and regional commissions. DOS plays a key role in enabling the effective and efficient functioning of the Organization. The internship is offered for a minimum duration of three (3) months, with the possibility of extension up to six (6) months, subject to operational requirements. Interns are expected to work four to five days per week for a total of 20 to 35 hours. Depending on operational needs, internships may be conducted in person, remotely, or in a hybrid modality. Interns undertaking in-person internships are expected to report to the office at least four days per week, in line with UN Headquarters New York hybrid working arrangements. Interns are fully integrated into the team and contribute meaningfully to ongoing workstreams, while gaining practical exposure to human resources operations within the United Nations. Responsibilities vary based on the intern’s background, assigned business unit, and internship period. HQCSS provides administrative and human resources support to a broad range of Secretariat offices, including special political missions, ethics and oversight functions, information and communications technology entities, partnership and human security offices, and several senior-level mandates and liaison offices based in New York. This diverse client portfolio offers interns wide institutional exposure across multiple United Nations mandates. Responsibilities may include: - Collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from multiple sources to support the development of datasets, data models, and surveys. - Applying statistical and/or mathematical programming techniques to interpret and derive insights from complex data. - Providing technical support for existing analytical products, including reports, dashboards, and data tools. - Supporting data cleaning, validation, and integration efforts using primary and secondary data sources, and maintaining databases and data management systems. - Translating analytical findings into clear written reports, data visualizations, and presentations for stakeholders and senior leadership. - Assisting with data mining, optimization initiatives, metrics development, and predictive analytics. - Contributing to the identification and development of innovative methodologies and approaches for new data products and analytical solutions. - Performing other related duties as required to support team objectives. Qualifications/special skillsApplicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship Have you completed an UN Internship before? If yes, please include the UN entity, as well as, assignment dates. Candidates for the UN Internship Programme are required to cover the cost of travel including visa, accommodation, health insurance and other living expenses for the duration of the internship. Will you be able to cover all the above-mentioned expenses? Do you currently have a parent (mother/father), a sibling (sister/brother/half sibling or step sibling) or son or daughter in law, working for the United Nations? LanguagesWe are open to a broad range of educational backgrounds. Typically, our interns are pursuing studies in Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, Operations Research, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Visualization or Analytics. Please note that to qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet the following requirements: Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (1) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or (2) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent); or (3) have graduated with a university degree as defined in (1) and (2) above. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Additional InformationVisa and Work Authorization Mandatory Requirements: For internships in the United States of America, persons who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or on another non-immigrant (such as F1 or J1 visa) status, will be required to obtain a G4 visa. The selected person will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and approved employment authorization (CPT/OPT/AT), allowing them to undertake the internship. Intern Specific textInterns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.