Data Analytics Internship in the UPR Branch

Job Posting Organization:
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is the leading UN entity on human rights, established to promote and protect human rights globally. OHCHR's mission is to work for the protection of all human rights for all people, empower individuals to realize their rights, and assist those responsible for upholding such rights in ensuring their implementation. The organization operates in multiple countries and has a significant number of employees dedicated to various human rights initiatives. The Universal Periodic Review Branch (UPRB) is part of OHCHR and acts as the Secretariat for the Universal Periodic Review mechanism, which reviews the human rights records of all UN Member States every four and a half years. This mechanism was created in 2006 through the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 60/251, establishing the Human Rights Council (HRC).

Job Overview:
The Data Analytics Internship in the UPR Branch is designed for individuals who are eager to support the OHCHR in its mission to promote and protect human rights. Interns will work under the guidance of the Chief of the UPR Branch and report to the Human Rights Officer responsible for the internship program. The role involves a variety of tasks that depend on the intern's background, including conducting data research, preparing statistics, indexing UPR recommendations, and assisting in the creation of electronic materials such as infographics and presentations. Interns will also participate in discussions about information management and contribute to the design of visualization solutions. This internship provides a unique opportunity to engage with human rights mechanisms and gain practical experience in data analytics and digital service design.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Interns will be responsible for a range of tasks, including but not limited to: conducting data research into specific areas of the UPR's work; providing support in the preparation of statistics; assisting with the indexing of UPR recommendations; preparing electronic materials such as infographics, presentations, and video snapshots; participating in information management discussions; designing visualization solutions, including templates and icons; assisting in the development of digital services, platforms, and tools; creating tutorials and supporting materials on digital services; and performing other tasks as requested by the UPR Branch. This role requires a proactive approach and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Required Qualifications:
To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat internship program, applicants must be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first-level university degree program (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent) or be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher, such as a Master's degree). Preferred fields of study include data science or related areas. Relevant academic experience in data research, data analysis, statistics, web design, digital service design, graphic design, and video production is highly regarded. Proficiency in standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Teams, Power BI, Python, SQL, and other relevant tools is essential.

Educational Background:
Applicants must have completed or be in the process of completing a first-level university degree (bachelor's degree or equivalent) or a graduate degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in a relevant field, preferably related to data science or similar disciplines. This educational background is crucial for understanding the tasks and responsibilities associated with the internship.

Experience:
While professional work experience is not required for this internship, applicants should demonstrate relevant academic experience or coursework that aligns with the responsibilities of the position. This may include projects or studies related to data analytics, human rights, or digital service design.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this internship, as it is one of the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of French is considered an asset, and proficiency in another official UN language (such as Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) would be advantageous.

Additional Notes:
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations, and all costs related to travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of Switzerland may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work authorization. It is important for successful candidates to discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. Additionally, the United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.