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Business Data & Analytics Management Intern, Strategic Business Modernization Section, Global Shared Services Centre, Budapest, Hungary

UNICEF
Headquarters, Hungary, HungaryinternshipVerifiedPosted 5 Sept 2025

About the role

<p>UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.</p> <p>At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.</p> <p>UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.</p> <p>Visit <a href="https://www.unicef.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our website</a> to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.</p> <p><strong>For every child, <em>results</em></strong></p> <p>UNICEF's Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) in Budapest, Hungary supports UNICEF operations globally in the areas of Finance, Human Resources, Payroll and Information Technology.</p> <p>Internships with UNICEF offer eligible students the opportunity to gain experience in UNICEF’s work and get familiar with its mandate.</p> <p>An internship is the perfect way to kick start your career. Through this internship, you can gain your first experience of daily working life. We offer you the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge you acquired during your studies. In addition to theoretical knowledge, you will also gain initial practical experience.</p> <p>As our new intern, you will support the Business Data &amp; Analytics team within the Strategic Business Modernization (SBM) unit. The team develops data products, provides analytical insights, and drives improvement projects that strengthen and advance data-driven decision making in the center.</p> <p><strong>How can you make a difference?</strong> </p> <p>Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Strategic Business Modernization section, you will perform data analysis tasks such as data discovery, modeling, cleaning, metadata development, dashboard preparation, and report creation, as well as other data-focused improvements. You will also support the coordination of data-related activities.</p> <p><strong>This may involve</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Work with diverse datasets of varying complexity to design and conduct analyses.</li> <li>Apply and experiment with data cleaning, preparation, and analytical techniques to generate solutions that answer business questions.</li> <li>Translate business needs into data requirements and develop data-driven solutions.</li> <li>Develop dashboards and other data visualization tools to support decision-making.</li> <li>Document methodologies and process steps; prepare clear, well-structured deliverables for dissemination (e.g., presentations, briefs, reports).</li> <li>Contribute to specific tasks within data projects, collaborating closely with the team.</li> <li>Provide additional support on data-related activities as required.</li> </ul> <p><strong>To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…</strong></p> <p><strong><em><u>Minimum requirements:</u></em></strong></p> <p>The incumbent should: </p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Be currently enrolled in a degree programme with data analytics profile, preferably in Economics, Sociology, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or other related area, or be a recent graduate (within the past two years).</li> <li>Fluency in English required. Knowledge of one other UN working language is an advantage </li> <li>Eligible applicants must be nationals of EU countries or hold a valid work permit for Hungary.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required competencies </strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Analytical – Knowledge of methods and tools used for statistical analysis is a strong asset.</li> <li>Technical – Very good analytical skills and ability to synthesize concepts and material into clear and concise thoughts.</li> <li>Technical – Experience with and curiosity about database tables, data definitions, SQL, and Power BI.</li> <li>Communication – Effectively presents thoughts and ideas including complex technical concepts, in a clear, concise, and readily understood manner, both verbally and in writing. Listens to and acknowledges others' perspectives and views.</li> <li>Flexibility – Works effectively on multiple assignments simultaneously and adapts to changing demands and circumstances.</li> <li>Deep curiosity about what data can reveal.</li> <li>Traits of professional skepticism.</li> <li>Ability to work independently.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Contract duration and terms</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>This contract is for a 3-month duration, a minimum of 3 days in the office, 2 days remote per week</li> <li>The intern is expected to be in the office when needed for specific acti

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