Overview
The internship provides hands-on experience in international environmental cooperation, with a focus on data management, reporting, and digital tools. The selected intern will support the CMS Office – Abu Dhabi by contributing to the management, organization, and analysis of programme data.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in compiling, organizing, and maintaining datasets related to CMS activities, species, and agreements
- Support the structuring and management of internal information systems and repositories
- Contribute to the improvement of data organization practices and workflows
- Assist in cleaning, validating, and preparing datasets for analysis
- Support the development of basic data visualizations and reporting outputs
- Contribute to data-driven insights to support programme activities and decision-making
- Support the management and updating of internal knowledge platforms and document repositories
- Ensure proper categorization, tagging, and accessibility of documents and datasets
- Assist in improving information-sharing practices within the Secretariat
- Other Ad Hoc Tasks as requested by the Supervisor
Required Experience
Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
Qualifications
- Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (Minimum Bachelor´s level or equivalent)
- Have graduated with a university degree
Candidates with the following areas of study will be given preference: data science, information management, information technology, computer science, business analytics, development studies, international relations, environmental policy, sustainable development, or a related field. Environmental backgrounds (e.g., biology, ecology, environmental science) are also welcome as a complementary asset.
- Have a keen interest in working on data management, reporting, and information systems in an international context
- Have a keen interest in the work of the United Nations
- Have a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter
- Have demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views
- Be proficient in standard computer software and digital tools for data handling and analysis
