UN-HABITAT Intern - Data Analyst & Management - Temporary Jobs in Kenya

UN-HABITAT Intern - Data Analyst & Management - Temporary Jobs in Kenya

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all. For nearly forty years, UN-Habitat has been working in human settlements worldwide, focusing on building a brighter future for villages, towns, and cities of all sizes.

The position is in the External Relations, Strategy, Knowledge and Innovation (ERSKI) Division, Nairobi, Kenya.

UN-Habitat is the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future. It focuses on the sustainable development of cities and human settlements and works towards providing adequate shelter for all.

The Donor Relations and Strategic Resource Partnerships Unit of UN-Habitat is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with donors and mobilizing resources for the organization's projects and programmes.

The Unit works closely with other units within UN-Habitat to ensure effective and efficient utilization of donor resources.

The Donor Data Analyst and Management Intern will be responsible for supporting the Donor Relations and Strategic Resource Partnerships Unit in managing and maintaining donor income data, performing donor intelligence analysis, developing data management tools, and designing and managing a donor information and correspondence file archiving infrastructure/system.

The ideal candidate will have a background in computer science, information management, data science, or statistics, as well as some experience or coursework in data analysis, programming, and database management. Proficiency in one or more coding languages such as Python, R, SQL, or JavaScript will also be required, depending on the
specific platforms and tools being used.

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), Data Analyst and Management internship is for 6 (six) months.

The work hours during the internship shall be determined based on individual discussion between the intern and the supervisor(s) considering the organization's minimum requirements and the time difference between the hosting office and the location of the intern.

The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns work five days per week under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background, the interns' assigned office as well as the internship period.

Under the direct supervision of the Programme officer, intern will:

Manage and maintain the donor income database by manually connecting data extracted from the finance tracking platform and project management platform. This will require proficiency in Python, R, SQL or other coding languages suitable for data processing and management, as well as strong attention to detail.

Analyze donor income data to perform donor intelligence analysis and provide actionable insights to the Donor Relations team.

Develop data management and document generation efficiency tools to streamline internal processes and increase productivity.

Develop tools and write code to automate manual data extraction and analysis work as necessary.

Design, develop, and manage a donor information and correspondence file archiving infrastructure/system, utilizing existing platforms such as Teams and

Microsoft SharePoint.

Competencies

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.

Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems.

Education

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).

Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent).

Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent.

Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office).

Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.

Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Preferred areas of studies:

Computer science, software development, information management, data science, statistics or any other relevant fields of study.

Work Experience

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.

Experience in data analytics is required.

Knowledge in acquiring, validating, cleaning, transforming and comparing quantitative and qualitative data from different sources is desirable.

Experience in drafting reports and presentations based on quantitative research and analysis is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UN-HABITAT Intern - Data Analyst & Management - Temporary Jobs in Kenya

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