Job Title: Intern – Programme Management (No Experience UN Jobs)
Organisation: United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Job Opening Number: 262823
About Organisation:
The Security Council, by its resolution 1990 PDF Document of 27 June 2011, responded to the urgent situation in Sudan’s Abyei region by establishing the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). The Security Council was deeply concerned by the violence, escalating tensions and population displacement. The operation will monitor the flashpoint border between north and south, and is authorized to use force in protecting civilians and humanitarian workers in Abyei. UNISFA’s establishment came after the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) reached an agreement in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to demilitarize Abyei and let Ethiopian troops to monitor the area.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Under the overall supervision and guidance of the relevant manager, the intern will be expected to work on one or more of OIOS-IED’s ongoing inspection and evaluation projects, which include: The Inspection of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), The Evaluation of Women’s Participation in Uniformed Components of the United Nations Peacekeeping Missions, Thematic Evaluation of United Nations Police (UNPOL) in Peacekeeping Missions, The Evaluation of Regional and Multilateral Partnerships for Peacekeeping The intern may assist in data collection, analysis and other assigned tasks. Depending on the competencies and interests of the intern, and data collection needs stemming from the evaluation design and the evaluation projects above, the assignments may include:
- Supporting the evaluation team on background research and summarizing data;
- Assisting the evaluation team in collecting, organizing and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data. This may include:
- Taking notes of stakeholder interviews and minutes of meetings observed;
- Obtaining, screening and organizing documents and internal data from UN Secretariat entities in different formats;
- Programming and testing online surveys;
- Conducting statistical or geospatial analyses of the data collected;
- Developing and testing a database and dashboards including data cleaning, and coding;
- Visualizing data using MS Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI; and
- Other related tasks that may be required.
- Assisting in other ad-hoc activities including reviews and edits of the various evaluation products.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
To qualify for an internship through the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher); or
- Be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
- Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
- Be registered for or have completed studies in political science, economics, international affairs, security and counter-terrorism studies, public administration, gender studies, statistics, data science, human rights, programme evaluation and/or related fields.
- Be computer literate in standard software applications, preferably Microsoft Excel; familiarity with one or more data analysis software/tools such as PowerBi, NVivo, R, SAS, SPSS, Stata, Python, ArcGIS/QGIS and/or the ethical use of artificial intelligence. Skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis using large unstructured volumes of data are highly desirable.
- Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of its Charter; and
- Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this internship, fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of French is highly desired.
Competencies If accepted, interns will be expected to embody the following competencies:
- Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
- Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
- Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve Organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
- Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; shows willingness to learn new technology.
No Fee: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 30th August 2025
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