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.

This assignment can be office-based or undertaken remotely.

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

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