Background
UNICEF, originally called the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund in full, now officially United Nations Children’s Fund, is an agency of the United Nations responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.
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Contract type: Internship
Duty Station: Barcelona
Level: Consultancy
Location: Spain
Categories: Innovation
Your main responsibilities include:
- Work closely with the data & mapping product team to support data analysis on both real-time and geospatial datasets.
- Support the creation of analytical reports to be used by country teams for monitoring project engagement and implementation.
- Assist in writing documentation and forming research questions for the data science team to test.
- Assist with product design on gigas data products.
What you need to apply…
- To be enrolled in a graduate degree program in Computer Science, Engineering or other relevant field or have graduated within the past two years.
- At least one (1) year previous work experience is required.
- Interested in Time-series data, internet measurements context or social-economic analysis.
- Have good interpersonal skills (liaising with people of many different nationalities) and organizations skills.
- Communicate effectively both orally and through writing, and work cooperatively in a fast paced, diverse team environment.
- Experience with data visualizations.
- Experience with data modelling.
- Experience with geospatial data processing.
- Experience with product analytics.
- Technical experience in:
- Languages: python, Jupyter Notebooks, R,
- Cloud services: Azure, AWS, etc
- Geospatial DBs, libraries and data structures
- Data visualization libraries
- Sql and NoSQL database systems
- Experience with git, pull requests.
Language:
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- Proficiency in Spanish or any other UN languages (French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese) is considered an asset.
Conditions:
- Age: Interns must be at least 18 years.
- Have good academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
- Have no immediate relatives (e.g., father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office.
- Have no other relatives in the line of authority which the intern will report to.
- Individuals must have proof of medical insurance covering the time and location of their internship.
- This internship expects a full-time commitment.
- Individuals are expected to provide their own laptop.
Payment:
The eligible intern will receive a monthly stipend as a contribution towards their living expenses. The selected candidate is expected to work remotely if located outside Barcelona.
Employment:
There is no expectancy of employment at the end of the internship
What UNICEF Does
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to protect children’s rights and help them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence
Some of its key areas of work include:
- Providing nutrition support like therapeutic food and community nutrition services
- Setting up temporary schools in areas affected by conflict or natural disasters to ensure continued access to education
- Helping ensure children are vaccinated to prevent the spread of diseases
- Reaching children with life-saving interventions like therapeutic food, healthcare and clean water in humanitarian emergencies
- Improving water and sanitation facilities at schools for safer learning environments 3
UNICEF also advocates for policies that benefit children and expands access to basic services like healthcare, nutrition, education, sanitation and protection
It works with governments, civil society and other partners to achieve this
Funding and Structure
UNICEF is entirely dependent on voluntary contributions from governments, private sector donors, foundations and individual donors. It has national committees that collectively account for about a third of its annual funding. UNICEF has over 15,000 staff working in over 190 countries and territories. Its work is guided by the UN General Assembly and overseen by the UNICEF Executive Board
Why work at UNICEF
Working at UNICEF offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families around the world. Here are some compelling reasons to consider a career at UNICEF:
Making a Difference
Impactful Work: UNICEF’s work is centered around delivering results for children and realizing their rights. It provides an opportunity to put the rights and well-being of the most disadvantaged children at the heart of social, political, and economic agendas
Life-Changing Career Opportunities: Working at UNICEF means being part of a team that is committed, passionate, and proud of the work they do. It’s not just a job; it’s a calling to promote the rights of every child and build a better future for them
Diverse and Fulfilling Work
Varied and Challenging Opportunities: UNICEF offers a wide range of challenging and exciting opportunities across key functional areas of work, including emergency and high-risk settings, with each presenting its own unique opportunities and challenges
Hands-On Experience: Programs like the Junior Professional Officers (JPO) and Internship Programme provide young professionals with hands-on experience in multilateral cooperation and practical experience in UNICEF’s work
Organizational Culture and Values
Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity: UNICEF is committed to ensuring a fair, inclusive, and safe work environment for all personnel, irrespective of their gender identity and sexual orientation. It fosters a culture that helps staff thrive and offers diverse opportunities for personal and professional development
Rewarding Compensation and Benefits: UNICEF aims to help its staff maintain a fulfilling life both at and outside the office, offering attractive compensation and benefits
In summary, working at UNICEF provides the opportunity to contribute to meaningful and impactful work, engage in diverse and fulfilling roles, and be part of an organization that values equity, inclusion, and diversity.
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