INTERN - STATISTICS [Temporary]

This internship is located in the Statistical Development, Data Innovation & Outreach Section of the African Centre for Statistics (ACS), at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The internship is for two (2) months with an opportunity for extension, depending on the needs of the section.

The internship is UNPAID and full-time.

The intern will work for five days per week under the supervision of the Chief of the Section.

The Statistical Development, Data Innovation & Outreach Section deals with compiling socio-economic data on African countries to provide timely and quality statistics to ECA policy work and produce analytical statistical publications.

The focus of this internship will be to assist the section in its work of compiling, validating and processing data and undertake research Data exchange, Big Data, Open data, Reproducible Analytical Pipeline (RAP). The Internship may also assist the section in enhancing existing statistical information system.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Statistical Development, Data Innovation & Outreach Section, the intern will carry out the following functions;

•Assists in designing, organizing, planning and managing the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation and dissemination of statistical data.
•Assists in developing, implementing and managing statistical database applications.
•Assists in training and technical support on data collection programmes, country practices and other related information.
•Performs methodological research as inputs for technical documentation.
•Prepares draft technical documents for international, intergovernmental and expert group meetings and assists in drafting relevant reports.
•Assists in the organization of seminars, working groups and expert meetings.
•Performs other duties as assigned.

•Professionalism: Ability to provide independent evaluations and analyze statistical data. Ability to prepare reports. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

•Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise and is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

•Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

•Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
1.Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
(a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
(c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation;
2.Be computer literate in standard software applications;
3.Have a demonstrated and keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideas of the Charter; and
4.Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the United Nations Internship Programme.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency In English (both oral and written) is required for the United Nations Internship Programme. Knowledge of another United Nations language, preferably French, will be considered an asset.

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

A completed online application (including Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include:
•Degree Programme (what are you currently studying?);
•Graduation date (when will you or when did you graduate from the programme?);
•List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in;
•List your top three areas of interest;
•Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship;
•Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme;

In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all your past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.

Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note that this is an on-going advertisement until 31 December 2019. Successful candidates may be contacted at any time during the posting period or shortly thereafter.

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

THE 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.