RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYSIS

Background

Duties and Responsibilities

Description of Resposibilities: 

• Support a variety of research efforts (e.g., political developments, trends in development funding)
• Support in donor data analysis and data management
• Support preparation and follow-up of official missions to Germany
• Support preparation and follow-up of meetings (briefing notes etc.)
• Provide general administrative support

Competencies

Competencies: 

• Strong communication skills in English and German. Must be fluent in German
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication and diplomatic skills, ability to work in a team
• Strong technical skills in data analysis and data management
• Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong analytical, reporting and writing abilities both in English and German.

Required Skills and Experience

Required Skills and Experience:

Education:

• Applicants to UNDP internships must at the time of application meet one of the following academic requirements:
  1. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
  2. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
  3. Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.
• A Certification must be obtained from school regarding status of enrollment or graduation.
• Must have work authorization permit.

Experience:

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme, however, they are expected to have the following skills:

• Research skills and able to fluently speak and write in German. Phone interview in German will be conducted for longlisted candidates.
• Practical experience in data analysis and data management
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively
• Keen interest in international affairs

Working arrangements

• As of 1 January 2020, Interns may be given a stipend according to UNDP Internship Policy, if it is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government foundation or scholarship programme. A stipend will be paid to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station. The stipend will be paid on a monthly basis and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.
• Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of the internship. UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship. Interns must provide proof of enrollment in a health insurance plan.
• Interns are expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for education programmes.
• The intern is 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 are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.
• The purpose of the internship is not to lead to further employment with UNDP, but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
• The intern will be evaluated at the end of the contract.