Population Affairs Intern

Work LocationThis internship is designed to be full-time and in person but can be adjusted based on the needs of the successful candidate. Expected duration2 June - 31 August Duties and ResponsibilitiesInternships are located in the Migration and Urbanization Section of the Population Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The intern will provide substantive support and assistance to the Migration and Urbanization Section (MUS) in producing the United Nations estimates of the international migrant stock for the countries of the former USSR, prioritized as follows: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, Uzbekistan, and Ukraine, which are widely considered the most authoritative resource describing levels and trends in the number of international migrants disaggregated by sex, age, and origin. Under the general guidance of the team manager within the respective section or unit, the intern may provide support for the assigned countries in the following areas: 1. Collect empirical data on international migrant stocks; 2. Develop scripts for producing input datasets for the estimation; 3. Develop scripts estimation of migrant stocks; 4. Produce data reports; 5. Update country documentation; 6. Assist in developing statistical methodology and computer scripts for estimation and short-term projections (or “nowcasting”) of trends in migrant stocks by country or area of origin and by age and sex. The specific research topics and assignments will be defined based on discussion between the intern and the responsible officer and should be mutually beneficial for both the intern and UN. The intern may also be asked to assist in the day-to-day work of the Division if required. The intern is expected to familiarize him/herself, to a limited extent, with administrative work of the division and other tasks that are typical of UN organizations. Intern learning opportunities: Interns will have opportunities to broaden their experience and knowledge about international population issues; gain exposure to the work of the Population Division and related work in other UN agencies; broaden their understanding of current demographic issues globally; and be introduced to the functioning of United Nations bodies. Interns are integrated in the respective substantive team. They participate and contribute to staff meetings and discussions, research population issues, draft papers and reports, develop and maintain information databases, and provide support to other activities. Interns work under the supervision of the respective team staff. In addition, interns have an opportunity to attend lectures and other events related to social and economic development and other UN-related issues held in New York or virtually. Qualifications/special skills(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. 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. Proficiency with standard office software applications, particularly MS Excel, is required. Proficiency in R statistical software programming is required. Experience in managing large geospatial databases and/or scientific computing/statistical modelling is desirable. LanguagesNot available. Additional InformationNot available. 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.