The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is seeking an intern for a 6-month position in Nairobi, Kenya, focusing on data analytics within the Human Resources Management Section. The intern will collect and manage HR data, support the development of Power BI dashboards, and assist in automating data processes. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the improvement of tools and processes that support organizational decision-making.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief, HRMS, the Intern will perform the following duties:

Collect data from multiple sources such as databases, spreadsheets, and internal systems
Regularly update databases supporting Human Resources Management Section, ensuring data accuracy and integrating new information from various platforms
Provide support in cleaning and structuring organizational HR data to ensure seamless integration into tools
Contribute to the continuous improvement of existing tools by identifying additional user needs and proposing tailored solutions
Automate manual processes for the team and the organization using data tools as needed. This includes developing workflows for repetitive tasks and creating tools to streamline data extraction, analysis and document generation processes
Assist in designing and developing Power BI dashboards that integrate advanced data analysis, actionable insights, and impactful visualizations to meet analytical requirements and support organizational decision-making needs
Assist in preparing reports and presentations for internal stakeholders
Participate in team meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent)
Have graduated with Bachelor’s degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent
Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite)
Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter
Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views

Preferred areas of study: Computer science, data analytics, information management, data science, statistics, or other related fields.

Required Skills

Proficiency in using data analytics tools such as Power BI is required
Knowledge in automating data-related processes and workflows is desirable
Knowledge of database systems and data management practices is desirable
Fluency in oral and written English is required
Knowledge of another UN language is desirable

Work Location

In-person, Nairobi, Kenya

Expected Duration

6 months

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

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