Internships – Data support – Data and Analytics – Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescents’ Health

The Data and Analytics Section of UNICEF headquarters in New York is looking for an intern to assist in the area of health (maternal, newborn and child health) with regards to data compilation and analysis, research and data visualization. As effective programming must be grounded in robust data and evidence to demonstrate results, the research and analysis generated through this internship will help broaden the evidence base on the issues of maternal and child survival. This work will be in support of UNICEF's mission and objectives in the 2018-2021 Strategic Plan, which includes impact and outcome level indicators in in all three areas in its results framework.

The UNICEF Internship Programme offers qualified and eligible students at both Headquarters (HQ) and Country Offices (CO) the unique opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in UNICEF's work and the United Nations system under the direct supervision of experienced UNICEF staff.

To be considered for an internship with UNICEF, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree programme (or have completed one in the last 2 years); and
• Be proficient in at least one of UNICEF’s working languages: English, French, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin or Arabic. Additional language requirements may apply;  and
• Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records

Purpose of the internship

UNICEF has a critical role in monitoring the situation of children and women in the world and for reporting on progress toward internationally set goals, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Data and Analytics (D&A) section of UNICEF headquarters in New York is responsible for all activities related to data collection, analysis and dissemination at the global level. The primary activities undertaken by the data analysis unit within D&A include compiling data, methodological development, global monitoring and reporting, analyzing data for evidence-based policy and programming and capacity-building. UNICEF maintains a series of global databases for tracking the situation of children and women globally that are updated annually through a process that draws on a wealth of data maintained by UNICEF’s network of country offices. UNICEF’s work in the area of data analysis highlights trends and emphasizes patterns found within the data and suggests how these data can be used strategically to inform programmatic efforts. The results of UNICEF’s data analysis work appear in its flagship publications as well as data-driven thematic reports. UNICEF also plays an active – and often lead – role in a number of inter-agency monitoring groups on specific topics. Together with its inter-agency partners, UNICEF helps devise new methodologies, indicators and monitoring tools, build statistical capacity at the country level, develop joint estimates, and harmonize monitoring work across partners.

The Data and Analytics Section of UNICEF headquarters in New York is looking for an intern to assist in the area of health (maternal, newborn and child health) with regards to data compilation and analysis, research and data visualization. As effective programming must be grounded in robust data and evidence to demonstrate results, the research and analysis generated through this internship will help broaden the evidence base on the issues of maternal and child survival. This work will be in support of UNICEF's mission and objectives in the 2018-2021 Strategic Plan, which includes impact and outcome level indicators in in all three areas in its results framework.

Under the supervision of the Statistics and Monitoring Specialist for MNCH, the intern will:

• Support the production of specific data assets by creating and managing master databases as requested in various thematic areas within the MNCH scope.
• Support with data compilation, analysis and visualization as contribution towards specific data products on different timelines.

Duration

This is expected to be a full-time internship office-based in NY for a total duration of six months, between 3 January and 30 June 2018.

Compensation

UNICEF’s policy for compensation of interns will be applied, this will include a modest contribution towards living expenses and a one-time lump sum as contribution towards travel and visa costs (if applicable). 

Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled in a graduate (Master’s or PhD level) degree programme or have recently completed a graduate degree (within the last two years) in social sciences, health, statistics, international development or related field.
• Experience conducting research and data analysis is required.
• Proven competency in advance use on Excel including advance pivot tables and macros is required
• Competency in STATA, R and data visualization tools like Tableau or Shinny is an asset.
• Familiarity with the areas of maternal, newborn and child health statistics is an asset.
• Strong analytical/technical writing skills in English is required. 
• Fluency in English is required, fluency in French or Spanish is an asset.

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