Intern - Data Analytics

About the role

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is looking for an intern in data analytics, based in Nairobi, Kenya. The position is in the Office of Human Resources Management Section (HRMS), Corporate Management Division, under the direct supervision of the Chief of HRMS. It is an in-person, six-month internship; interns are not paid by the United Nations.

Key responsibilities

• Collect data from databases, spreadsheets and internal systems, and regularly update HR databases to keep them accurate.
• Help clean and structure HR data so it integrates smoothly into tools.
• Contribute to improving existing tools by identifying user needs and proposing tailored solutions.
• Automate manual processes with data tools, including workflows for repetitive tasks and tools for data extraction, analysis and document generation.
• Assist in designing and developing Power BI dashboards with advanced analysis and visualizations.
• Help prepare reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Take part in team meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Required profile

• Student in the final year of a bachelor's, master's or PhD programme, or a graduate with a bachelor's, master's or PhD (proof of status is required).
• Enrolled in a graduate programme, or in the final year of a first university degree (minimum bachelor's level).
• Fluency in oral and written English; knowledge of another UN language is desirable.
• Interest in the work of the United Nations and tolerance of different cultural backgrounds.
• Preferred fields of study: computer science, data analytics, information management, data science, statistics or related fields.

Required skills

• Proficiency in data analytics tools such as Power BI.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Desirable: knowledge of automating data workflows, database systems and data management practices.