UN Women: Data and Results Communication Intern, Bonn

Background:

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

The Strategy, Planning, Resources and Effectiveness Division (SPRED) is responsible for integrating corporate strategy, resources, and performance management to improve decision-making and ensure that UN Women manages for results in delivering on its Strategic Plan, while increasing transparency and accountability to its governing bodies and stakeholders. The Division monitors and reports on corporate results and budget implementation to ensure coherent achievement of results in line with the UN Women Strategic Plan.

The Strategic Planning Unit (SPU) in UN Women HQ focuses on assisting UN Women and partners to achieve higher quality development results through an integrated approach that links strategic planning and Results-Based Management (RBM) with more effective and new ways of working.  The SPU is the custodian of RBM as well as field and HQ level strategic planning and results-based reporting in UN Women. The SPU provides quality assurance on strategic planning and results reporting exercises at the corporate and field levels. It takes a collaborative approach to strategic planning and programmatic learning, creating space for innovation and enabling UN Women and its partners to be more effective, knowledge and data-driven, and driving higher quality UN Women programming.  It is also charged with engagement on all planning inter-agency initiatives, including UNDAFs. SPU is also the leading unit as business owner for UN Women results management systems to support strategic planning and results-based monitoring and reporting processes as well as data aggregation and analysis to communicate on results with stakeholders. 
 

Description of responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Data Analysis and Monitoring Specialist, the intern will be responsible for the following:

1. Data analysis and visualization

• Conduct targeted data analysis related to baselines, milestones, targets, results and financial data  from all country and regional offices as well as HQ divisions using Excel, Stata, or similar tools to identify trends and insights
• Contribute to the design and updating of Power BI dashboards showcasing UN Women’s results and performance against UN Women’s Strategic Plan based on annual reports and data from UN Women’s offices across the globe
• Support the development of AI-powered tools to enhance data collection, monitoring, and reporting processes

2. Knowledge management and digital collaboration

• Collaborate with relevant colleagues in developing visual presentations and briefs for technical teams and senior management utilizing the data analysis obtained from their work with SPU
• Support with maintaining and updating data-related intranet pages, including the page on the Strategic Plan, UN 2.0 and other SPU-led pages, ensuring accessibility and relevance of knowledge resources
• Explore innovative digital tools and approaches to strengthen data use and collaboration

3. Data Storytelling and Communication

• Support selecting and drafting engaging results stories highlighting achievements from country and regional annual reports
• Create data visualizations and infographics for external reports, dashboards, and digital platforms
• Translate data and evidence into clear, compelling narratives that show the real-world impact of UN Women’s work

4. Innovation Support

• Participate in innovation and foresight discussions, contributing ideas on data and technology solutions

Learning objectives from the internship in this area:

The selected intern will:

• Gain hands-on experience in strategic planning, monitoring, and data-driven communication within the UN system
• Gain exposure to the UN Women organization and be provided with networking opportunities as well as participate in workshops/ seminars for broader learning purposes
• Develop skills in data analytics, visualization, AI applications, and storytelling for global development
• Learn how to use data and technology to influence decision-making and communicate impact.
• Deepen understanding of UN-wide data systems, RBM, and foresight approaches
• Be part of a forward-thinking, innovative team shaping UN Women’s digital transformation journey

Competencies :

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework: 

Functional Competencies:

• Strong analytical and administrative skills
• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills: able to communicate clearly and concisely and to translate complex topics into simple language for a general audience; 
• Work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; 
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills: able to listen and collaborate with a wide range of colleagues across different regions; able to work independently, be proactive and take initiative;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Excellent IT skills (knowledge of web content management systems, Excel, PowerBI and PowerPoint development is an asset);
• Familiarity with gender issues and the UN system.

Qualifications                                                     

Education:

• University studies in one of the following disciplines: Data science, statistics, international development, data communications, or other relevant subjects is required.
• Meet one of the following: 

1. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); 
2. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); 
3. Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a two-year period of graduation; or 
4. Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program which is part of a degree programme and undertake the internship as part of the program requirements. 

Language:

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required; 
• Working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

Renumeration: 

Interns who are not in receipt of financial support from other sources such as universities or other institutions will receive a stipend from UN Women to partially subsidize their basic living costs for the duration of the internship.

Application Information: 

• Due to the high volume of applications received, we can ONLY contact successful candidates.
• Successful candidate will be required to provide proof of enrollment in a valid health insurance plan at the duty station of the internship, proof of school enrollment or degree, a scanned copy of their passport/national ID and a copy of a valid visa (as applicable).  

Statements :

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

Diversity and inclusion:

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)

Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.