Data Analyst Intern

Background

CORPORATE BACKGROUND

UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and

the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills,

partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience to sustain development results.

UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate

change. We support countries' efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will

guide global development priorities through 2030. The key 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one

behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do.

UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas:

? Sustainable development

? Democratic governance and peacebuilding

? Climate and disaster resilience

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In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women,

minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable.

INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND

UNDP is committed to help achieve the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

and remains dedicated to its goal to help improve the lives of the poorest women and men, the

marginalized and the disadvantaged in Philippines.

The coronavirus disease (COVID19) was officially declared as a global pandemic by the World

Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March 2020 as it affected more than 110 countries and territories. Its

rapid spread is causing negative impacts on health systems and economies around the world. As of 5

July 2020, there have been more than 31,000 active cases of COVID19 individuals in the Philippines.

COVID19 has already shown its socio-economic impacts as the weeks under ECQ progressed,

with the lockdown restricting movement, productivity, and trade. The vulnerable and marginalized

sectors have suffered the most, as without a daily income for subsistence, must now rely on the social

amelioration package prepared by government. While the government has taken a hard-lined stance to

instill law and order, its policy decisions and response strategies will need to be supported with

evidence. There is already a need to prepare for the recovery phase, which must balance the need to

restart economic activity with the need to contain the rate of infection. The issue, however, is the fact

that critical sources of data are still fragmented across technical solutions, databases, public and

private organizations. There is no central platform that is able to capture the critical sources of data to

give a holistic picture of the situation - taking into account not just health but also socioeconomic

considerations - for the IATF and local governments.

With this, the UNDP Philippines aims to establish a Command Centre platform for the COVID

response, through convening of a COVID-19 Pintig Lab, that will provide real time data driven policy

recommendations to national and local governments. Specifically, the Pintig Lab will provide a data

warehouse that will combine data sources from multiple systems, process available data, and

conduct advanced qualitative and quantitative analysis to provide real time information and a

comprehensive set of policy recommendations to decision-makers.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager of Pintig Lab and technical guidance

of the Chief Technical Adviser of Pintig Lab, the Intern will mainly provide assistance and support on the

data analytics initiatives and evidence-based policy research efforts of Pintig Lab.

Duties and Responsibilities

 

DUTIES:

The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities

% of

time

1 Data Analysis

? Interpret and analyze data using appropriate statistical and analytical

techniques focusing on achievement of the following results:

75 %

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? Clean and manipulate raw data and prepare them for analysis;

? Conduct exploratory data analysis (identify variance within data, look at

novel ways to examine the data to tell different stories, explore multiple

datasets for trends or outliers);

? Highlight data trends and analytic opportunities that can drive program

innovations;

? Communicate findings from data analysis to range of audiences;

? Establish appropriate systems and processes with the team for managing,

analyzing and presenting data; and

? Develop and implement databases, data collection system, data analytics and

other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.

2 Other:

? Assist in drafting of policy research briefs and presentations.

? Support in communications and community building efforts of Pintig Lab.

25 %

Competencies

Other competencies and attitude:

? Interest and motivation in working in an international organization;

? Shows initiative and thinks out-of-the box with a goal-oriented mindset;

? Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical

implementation;

? Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently;

? Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities;

? Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;

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? Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view; and

? Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude showing

willingness to learn.

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

? UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred

during the internship;

? When necessary, interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to

and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;

? Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of

the internship;

? Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan;

? Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;

? Interns are expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for educational programmes;

? Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship,

travel, VISA, accommodation, etc.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements:

? currently enrolled in a Master’s or Doctorate degree; or

? have graduated from a master’s degree or equivalent studies.

Field of study: Data Science, Computer Science, Math, Engineering, Economics, Statistics or any STEM

fields

IT skills:

? Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools;

? Knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools—Python, Tableau, and similar tools

Language skills:

? Fluency in Filipino and English required;

? Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.