Statistics Intern

Background

The mission of the Human Development Report Office (HDRO) is to advance human development. The goal is to contribute towards the expansion of people’s opportunities, choice, and freedom. HDRO works towards this goal by promoting innovative new ideas, advocating practical policy changes, and constructively challenging policies and approaches that constrain human development. HDRO works with others to achieve change through writing and research, data analysis and presentation, and outreach and advocacy work.

HDRO has established the internship programme to support the professional development of young scholars interested in the Human Development approach and current international development issues, by enhancing their analytical and statistical skills and broadening their conceptual perspectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will be supervised by a senior HDRO staff and work closely with the Statistics team on the preparation of the Statistical Annex for the Human Development Report, and related products and engagements. In particular, they are expected to deliver the following tasks:

• Provide support in the production of human development and related indices for the Human Development Report
• Conduct quantitative analysis to generate statistical estimates, as required
• Assist in editing and fact-checking the HDR’s Statistical Annex tables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity
• Support the development of materials for the HDR launch and other HDRO activities, including statistical and analytical presentations

Contribute to additional activities as needed, including logistical support for events such as team meetings and side events, responding to external requests and queries on HDRO statistics.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

 

Technical and Practical Competencies:

• Proven analytical skills, with track records in conducting quantitative/statistical analysis on development topics
• Familiarity with human development concepts, measurements and international development issues

 

Professional and Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong service orientation and teamwork skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to continuous learning

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. Program or those completing a Master’s or in the last year of their Bachelor’s and to recent graduates (up to one year post-graduation), with a major in statistics, demography, economics, economic development, public policy or relevant social science subjects

Experience:

• Experience conducting statistical or quantitative analysis on development-related topics is required 
• Proficiency in statistical software for data analysis (Stata), as well as standard office tools such as Excel and Word, is required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams 
• Experience working with household survey data is desirable 
• Familiarity with the human development framework is desirable

Language:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

• Competency in other UN languages is a strong asset

   

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 intended 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