Internship Opportunity (Data Analyst) at UNDP [Guwahati/ Home-based]: Apply by Feb 9

Applications are invited for Internship Opportunity (Data Analyst) at UNDP for the year 2022. The last date of application is 9 February.

UNDP would like to onboard an intern for extending support to the State Outreach and Integration Unit of UNDP for providing assistance in the area of data collection, analysis and policy documentation for the preparation of UNDP’s knowledge products and reports. The intern will work under the supervision of the Regional Head, Northeast Region or a designated official.

About UNDP

UNDP operates in 177 countries, where it works with local governments to meet development challenges and develop local capacity. It works internationally to help countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP was one of the main UN agencies involved in the development of the Post-2015 Development Agenda.

To accomplish the SDGs and encourage global development, UNDP focuses on poverty reduction, democratic governance, energy and environment, social development, and crisis prevention and recovery. UNDP has worked in India since 1951 in almost all areas of human development, from systems and institutional strengthening to inclusive growth and sustainable livelihoods, as well as sustainable energy, environment, and resilience.

Eligibility

Qualification

(a) Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);
(b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
(c) Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;
(d) Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.

Candidate having degree/pursuing in Statistics/Social Sciences/Public Policy/Development Studies/ Economics/ Data Sciences or relevant degree preferred.

Required Skills

The intern is expected to:

• Have a strong sense of collaborative work, excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Possess keen attention to detail;
• Have excellent analytical and research skills;
• Be able to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals and solicit input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise;
• Be willing to learn from others by placing team agenda before personal agenda;
• Support and act in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
• Be fluent in English and the working language of the duty station
• Have prior experience in data collection and analysis in the field of social or economicdevelopment fields;
• Have knowledge of statistical software like R/SPSS/STATA;
• Have good command in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as handling web-based applications.

Responsibilities

Prime responsibilities of the intern include the following:

• Coordination with all Northeast States for collection of data for preparation of Northeast SDG Index.
• Assist in data analysis of collected data for Northeast SDG Index.
• Analysis and interpretation of data collected and preparation of write ups
• Assist in development of knowledge products based on data collected.
• Collate and create tracker on state-wise weekly data capturing.
• Document and prepare briefs on the progress of project activities, minutes of meetings and outcome papers.
• Provide support for organizing consultations (online/offline) with relevant stakeholders and prepare background material and assist in capacity building exercises.
• Assist in development of communication materials for amplifying project activities.
• Any other related task assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Important dates

• Deadline: 09-Feb-22 (Midnight New York, USA)
• Starting date: 14-Feb-2022

Duration

3 Months

Location

Guwahati/ Home-based, India.

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