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DATA VISUALIZATION INTERN
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Location :
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Cairo, EGYPT
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Application Deadline
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28-Sep-16 (Midnight
New York, USA)
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Time left :
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19d 1h 33m
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Type of Contract :
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Internship
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Post Level :
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Intern
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Languages Required :
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English
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Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) |
07-Sep-2016
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Duration of Initial
Contract :
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Six weeks extendable
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Background
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The UNDP Egypt Information, Communications and Reporting Unit
(ICR) internship is for 3-6 months. The internship is UNPAID and full-time.
Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the
supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are
assigned.
Interns will gain first-hand experience with regard to the
United Nations country programme activities in the area of strategic
communications as well as public information and media relations. They will
also gain a greater understanding of how the UNDP works and its range of
activities in Arab Republic of Egypt.
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Duties and
Responsibilities
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The internship is centered on assisting the Information,
Communication and Reporting Unit (ICR) in discharging a range of data from
programme and national systems, as well as multimedia tasks to raise the
organizations visibility. The following responsibilities can be adapted, as
appropriate, to fit each intern.
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Develop a range of
compelling infographics and visualizations from UNDP, public information and
other government data using Open data tools, Tableau, and/or other relevant
platforms.
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Produce and support
the production of communication products and materials (e.g. infographics,
videos, etc.);
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Incorporating feedback
from data-owning agencies and UNDP team; at least some of the visualizations
should be interactive.
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Analyze quantitative
and qualitative data collected through surveys to produce analysis
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Communicate the
findings from the survey and other research tools for maximum impact
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Interpret and
effectively visualize results into user-friendly graphics, representing the
scale and scope
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The infographics and
visualizations should be broadly aimed at giving the public (civil society
organizations, development partners, and journalists) greater insight into
national data and key public figures.
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Draft a small number
of blog posts about the work for use in the communications stream of the
project.
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Competencies
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Competencies:
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Interest
in the research and or evaluation field, including experience analyzing
quantitative and qualitative data from surveys;
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Relevant degree
in social sciences, international development, statistical sciences, or other
relevant field;
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Good visual spatial
intelligence and experience with translating data into visual tools and
trackers (i.e. dashboards, pie charts, graphs); with sound experience and
understanding of effective data visualization;
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Capacity to
develop appropriate and culturally responsive images and/or infographics is
an asset – Please provide a prior work sample (i.e. infographic);
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Proven
excellence using graphic design programs including MS Publisher, Adobe
Illustrator and/or InDesign, etc.
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Excellent
working proficiency in English.
Communication:
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Speaks and writes
clearly and effectively;
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Listens to others,
correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;
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Asks questions to
clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication;
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Tailors language,
tone, style and format to match the audience;
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Demonstrates openness
in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork:
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Works collaboratively
with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
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Solicits input by
genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from
others;
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Places team agenda
before personal agenda;
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Supports and acts in
accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not
entirely reflect own position;
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Shares credit for team
accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning & Organizing:
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Develops clear goals
that are consistent with agreed strategies;
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Identifies priority
activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
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Allocates appropriate
amount of time and resources for completing work;
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Foresees risks and
allows for contingencies when planning;
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Monitors and adjusts
plans and actions as necessary;
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Uses time efficiently.
Creativity:
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Actively seeks to
improve programmes or services;
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Offers new and
different options to solve problems or meet client needs;
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Promotes and persuades
others to consider new ideas;
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Takes calculated risks
on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box";
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Takes an interest in
new ideas and new ways of doing things;
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s not bound by current
thinking or traditional approaches Education.
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Required
Skills and Experience
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Applicants must be:
Enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university
degree or equivalent, or higher); or be enrolled in the final academic year
of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or
equivalent); or have graduated with a university degree (and if selected,
must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation;
Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United
Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and
be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Work Experience:
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.
Languages:
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required for the Internship Programme. Knowledge of Arabice is an asset.
Assessment:
Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.
Learning and Expectations:
Upon completion of the assignment, the intern will have/be able to:
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A deepened
understanding of overall international development practice, particularly of
the UN system, as well as approaches that the UN employs to translate its
global values and the spirit of the UN Charter into practical work;
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Obtained skills in
coordinating processes that include a multitude of stakeholders;
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Gained results-based
management skills required for international development projects, including
project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
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Skills and experiences
in policy analysis in the area related to sustainable development and 2030
agenda ;
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Acquired an in-depth
understanding of (inter-)governmental processes
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