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Programme Data and Geospatial Analyst
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇺🇦 Ukraine
The Programme Data and Geospatial Analyst supports FAO’s Project Office in Ukraine by managing geospatial data and information systems for humanitarian and agricultural recovery programs. The role focuses on integrating Earth Observation data, designing GIS-based workflows for farmer support, and ensuring data security and compliance with GDPR standards. Key responsibilities include analyzing agricultural land conditions, visualizing demining progress, managing landbank data, and coordinating with the ARM Unit for MEAL tracking. The analyst develops interactive GIS products and cartographic materials for donors and management, provides technical guidance to interns, and supports soil pollution monitoring. The position requires strong technical skills in GIS, data governance, and humanitarian data protection, along with the ability to mentor junior staff and liaise with partners. Based in Kyiv, the role is a short-term contract with potential extension, aimed at accelerating productive agricultural recovery in conflict-affected areas.
Closes 8/3/2026Travel Officer (Reporting And Monitoring)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a Travel Officer (Reporting and Monitoring) at the P-2 level, based at its headquarters in Rome, Italy. This fixed-term position, lasting two years with the possibility of extension, falls under the Logistics Services Division. The role focuses on the administration, coordination, and data management of FAO's global travel programme. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with travel policies, generating and verifying data reports for oversight and auditing, and identifying gaps in current procedures. The officer will support the development and testing of the organization's travel systems, liaise with IT for system enhancements, and provide guidance to staff on travel entitlements and complex issues. The position requires strong data management skills to maintain accurate databases and produce programme analysis. Additionally, the officer will oversee invoice processing, conduct quality assurance testing, and contribute to capacity building by developing training materials for the global user community. The ideal candidate will have a background in business, public administration, or data analytics, combined with relevant experience in travel systems and programme management. The role demands proficiency in English and an intermediate level of another FAO official language, along with competencies in results focus, teamwork, and communication.
Closes 7/24/2026Evaluation of Subprogramme 4: Statistics, the Information Society and Technology (2020-2025)
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
ESCWA seeks an external consultant to conduct a comprehensive five-year evaluation (2020-2025) of Subprogramme 4, focusing on statistics, the information society, and technology. The role involves assessing the subprogramme's relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability, including the integration of cross-cutting issues like gender, human rights, and disability inclusion. The consultant will deliver an inception report, draft and final evaluation reports, and facilitate a debriefing meeting. The evaluation aims to support evidence-informed decision-making, demonstrate accountability, and facilitate organizational learning. The position is remote, lasting five months, and requires strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills within a UN or international context.
Closes 8/5/2026Intern - Observatory
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
This is an unpaid, full-time, in-person internship within the Intergovernmental Processes, Interagency Cooperation and Partnerships Branch of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) in Geneva. The role supports the Global Observatory on DRR Financing by analyzing national disaster risk reduction financing systems. Key responsibilities include collecting and organizing data on DRR financing, utilizing tools like Microsoft CoPilot and Power BI for data visualization, and developing communication materials such as infographics, videos, and presentations to raise awareness. The intern will also draft analytical notes, background briefs, and report sections, while providing ad hoc support for meetings, workshops, and knowledge exchange activities. The ideal candidate is a current student in the final year of a bachelor's, master's, or PhD program, or a recent graduate, with a field of study closely related to the internship. Proficiency in standard software applications, particularly MS Word, PowerPoint, and MS Teams, is required, along with fluency in English. Knowledge of another UN language is considered an asset. The position offers practical experience in disaster risk reduction policy and communication but requires the intern to cover all associated living and travel expenses independently.
Closes 8/8/2026INTERN Sri Lanka accountability project
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
This is a six-month, non-remunerated full-time internship within the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), specifically supporting the Sri Lanka Accountability Project (OSLap) based in Geneva. The role focuses on human rights monitoring, documentation, and analysis related to accountability frameworks and international crimes in Sri Lanka. Key responsibilities include reviewing and cataloguing information, maintaining documentation repositories, analyzing datasets for statistical outputs and visualizations, and supporting information management systems. The intern will conduct desk-based research on national and international accountability frameworks, with a focus on enforced disappearances, and synthesize best practices from UN entities, NGOs, and academic sources. Additional duties involve supporting the planning and coordination of meetings and events. The ideal candidate is a student currently enrolled in or having completed their final year of a first-level university degree, or enrolled in a graduate programme, with a background in law, political science, international relations, social sciences, or records management. The role requires strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to interact respectfully with diverse cultural backgrounds. Fluency in English is mandatory, while knowledge of Tamil or Sinhala is advantageous. No professional work experience is required.
Closes 1/21/2027Employability Facilitator
International Organization for Migration · 🇬🇷 Lesvos Island, Greece
The Employability Facilitator supports labor market integration of beneficiaries of international protection and temporary protection in the North Aegean region of Greece through career counseling, job matching, and employability workshops. The role involves collaborating with employers, organizing training events, and providing guidance on documentation needed for employment. The position requires a university degree in relevant fields and at least three years of experience in similar roles, preferably in multicultural environments. Strong computer literacy, knowledge of humanitarian principles, and a valid driver's license are required. Fluency in English and Greek is mandatory.
Closes 8/4/2026Environmental Goods Data Expert
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The Environmental Goods Data Expert serves as a consultant for UNCTAD, contributing to the closeout and legacy phase of the Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution (SMEP) Programme. The role focuses on delivering robust, reusable, and policy-relevant data, dashboards, and analytical products. Key responsibilities include developing trade-monitor dashboards for environmental goods sectors, compiling and analyzing trade and tariff data, and supporting bridge activities for follow-on funding opportunities such as GEF-9 proposals. The consultant will also engage with UNCTAD's AI incubator to prototype local large-language-model workflows for secure document analysis and knowledge management. The position requires synthesizing evidence to strengthen donor-facing reporting and preserve institutional memory. The ideal candidate possesses advanced analytical skills, experience with AI-enabled knowledge management, and a strong background in international trade, environmental sciences, or data science. The role is based in Geneva with a contract duration from September 17, 2026, to September 16, 2027.
Closes 7/29/2026Project coordinator consultant
Department of Economic and Social Affairs · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Department of Economic and Social Affairs is hiring a Project Coordinator Consultant for a two-month remote assignment to support the Inter-Secretariat Working Group on Household Surveys (ISWGHS) Task Force. The role focuses on the global coordination of national-level exercises to define pathways for sustainable demographic and health data systems. Key responsibilities include engaging participating countries, providing guidance to national focal points on implementing survey tools, and maintaining continuous support for country teams. The consultant will document stakeholder meetings, track project workplans and consultation records, and prepare draft plans for managing collected information. Additional duties involve supporting Task Force presentations, assisting with development partner consultations, and contributing to broader Statistics Division work. The ideal candidate possesses extensive professional experience in statistical systems, demographic data, or intergovernmental coordination, with a proven ability to manage complex multi-country programmes and build trusted relationships with senior officials in national statistical offices. Fluency in English is mandatory, and an advanced university degree in a relevant field is required.
Closes 7/30/2026Data Analyst
United Nations Human Settlements Programme · 🇧🇷 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is seeking a Data Analyst consultant for a ten-month term in Niterói, Brazil, to support the 'Vida Nova no Morro' project. This initiative aims to strengthen data systems and institutional capacities for sustainable urban development in informal settlements. The consultant will work closely with operational teams to develop, validate, and analyze urban indicators and geospatial data. Key responsibilities include extracting data from public databases, processing spatial analysis, generating thematic maps, and managing geospatial data ingestion to ensure quality and integrity. The role involves supporting research on favelas, revising spatial documents, and organizing capacity-building activities for government and UN-Habitat staff. The consultant must provide technical support for data collection and analysis, document project activities, and manage administrative tasks to meet deadlines and budget constraints. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, proficiency in GIS software and programming languages like R or Python, and experience in urban policy and project management within Brazil. Fluency in Portuguese is mandatory, with good command of English and Spanish desirable. The position requires adherence to UN security protocols and the ability to travel within the country as needed.
Closes 8/5/2026SVN-2026-04 Interpreter & Translator (Social Inclusion & Integration)
International Organization for Migration · 🇭🇺 Budapest, Hungary
The Interpreter and Translator (Social Inclusion & Integration) provides unofficial translation and interpretation services in English, Ukrainian, and Hungarian to support persons displaced from Ukraine. Responsibilities include translating documents, interpreting during interactions, maintaining accurate documentation, managing personal data in compliance with data protection standards, and referring vulnerable individuals to specialized support services. The role requires close coordination with project staff and adherence to IOM's humanitarian principles and data management protocols. The position supports migrants' access to essential services and ensures effective communication between beneficiaries and service providers.
Closes 8/4/2026Programme Management Officer, P3
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Programme Management Officer (P3) supports the Peacebuilding Impact Hub within the Office of the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding and Peace Support (PBPSO), a joint DPPA-DPO structure. The role focuses on developing and managing the Peacebuilding Data Platform, coordinating evidence generation for peacebuilding impact, and facilitating capacity-building workshops. Key responsibilities include data analysis, research on peacebuilding trends, designing survey tools, and producing analytical reports. The officer also provides substantive support to consultative meetings, coordinates budget and funding activities, and leads field missions. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and programme management skills, with specific expertise in data analytics and peacebuilding. The position is a temporary assignment available until 31 December 2026, potentially limited to internal candidates or those based at the duty station.
Closes 7/27/2026Intern – Media Market Research & Strategy
Department of Global Communications · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
This internship is within the Partnerships Unit of the News and Media Division at the Department of Global Communications, based in New York. The role focuses on licensing, audience intelligence, and marketing for UN media content. Key responsibilities include researching and identifying strategic partnerships, securing clients for UN media licensing, and developing digital marketing and distribution tools. The intern will integrate artificial intelligence into media analysis and marketing workflows, use data analytics to gain insights into client usage, and produce recommendations for production and promotion. Additional duties involve drafting correspondence, assisting with special events, and representing the Division at media markets. The ideal candidate is a student in the final year of a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD programme, or has already completed one of these degrees. They must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office, online/offline research tools, and a keen interest in UN ideals. While professional work experience is not required, a field of study related to the internship is necessary. Desirable skills include proficiency in generative AI, familiarity with data visualization tools, and experience in digital content strategy.
Closes 8/3/2026International Consultant (WDR Drug Demand and Health Consequences)
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking an International Consultant to conduct comprehensive research and data analysis on drug demand and health consequences for the 2027 World Drug Report (WDR). The consultant will perform a literature review, develop outlines for the online segment and Highlights, and produce datasets and global/regional/national estimates on drug use trends. Responsibilities include analyzing quantitative data, producing methodological materials, and contributing to special points of interest. The role requires strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills, with a focus on public health or epidemiology. The position is home-based, with a contract duration from November 2026 to June 2027, under the guidance of the Research and Knowledge Production Section.
Closes 8/4/2026Consultants en collecte, analyse de données et reporting
International Organization for Migration · 🇲🇱 Bamako, Mali
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Mali is seeking qualified consultants to support its 'Data and Research' unit in strengthening national capacities for data collection, analysis, and reporting on migration dynamics. The role involves providing technical assistance for quantitative and qualitative surveys, designing data collection tools, and conducting fieldwork including interviews and focus groups. Consultants will analyze data, produce analytical notes and reports, and develop data storytelling materials to inform policy decisions. The position requires expertise in qualitative research methods, statistical analysis, and report writing within a humanitarian context. Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical and writing skills, proficiency in data collection tools like Kobo and ODK, and the ability to work under pressure in emergency settings. This is a consultancy role aimed at building a roster of experts to respond rapidly to evolving migration trends in West and North Africa.
Closes 8/2/2026External Relations Services Internship
UNRWA - External Relations & Communications · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan
This internship offers a six-month opportunity within UNRWA's External Relations & Communications department in Amman, Jordan, with potential for partial remote work. The intern will support the External Relations Services team and Global Outreach Team in day-to-day operations, focusing heavily on data management, analysis, and presentation using Excel and PowerPoint. Key responsibilities include assisting with financial overviews, donor-related presentations, and donor analysis efforts such as consolidating funding data to aid strategic decision-making. The role involves close collaboration with the Contributions and Projects Units to support grant management processes, including tracking, reporting, and internal coordination. Interns will also help prepare and review financial and narrative donor reports, ensuring alignment with donor requirements. Additional duties involve maintaining the UNRWA Partnership Digest, updating donor factsheets, conducting basic research on donor priorities, and supporting proposal development. The ideal candidate is a current student or recent graduate in fields like Business Management, International Relations, or Development Studies, possessing strong analytical and communication skills. Fluency in English is mandatory, while Arabic is desirable. This is an unpaid position where the intern bears all associated costs.
Closes 8/2/2026Research Assistant (Temporary), G5
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
The Research Assistant (Temporary, G5) role within UNODC's Drugs, Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch supports the Scientific Affairs Officer in monitoring illicit synthetic drugs and new psychoactive substances. Key responsibilities include researching, extracting, and compiling technical data; processing information into databases and web-portals; and assisting in data evaluation for accuracy and validity. The incumbent will monitor developments using various sources, manage content for the Early Warning Advisory web-portal, and prepare reports, presentations, and visualizations. Administrative duties include coordinating travel, monitoring vendor payments, and organizing seminars. The role also involves providing guidance to junior staff and assisting with knowledge management. The ideal candidate possesses strong research and data analysis skills, proficiency in content management systems and MS Excel, and some knowledge of chemistry or drug control. The position is a temporary 6-month contract subject to funding availability, requiring local recruitment authorization and fluency in English.
Closes 7/25/2026Oceans Data Scientist
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is seeking a Consultant Oceans Data Scientist to strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of national statistical offices in Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS), specifically Barbados and Belize. The consultant will guide and assist government experts in establishing a statistical production system for compiling data on maritime trade and marine fishing, including associated CO2 emissions. Key responsibilities include producing annual statistics on seaborne trade (imports/exports) and marine fishing output, broken down by various economic and environmental indicators such as vessel type, commodity groups, and emissions. The role involves participating remotely in national taskforce meetings on GHG emission statistics and integrating insights into compilation guidelines. The ideal candidate possesses an advanced degree in statistics or data science, along with specialized experience in processing high-volume environmental and trade data, including geo-spatial analysis and vessel voyage data (AIS/VMS). The position is home-based with a fixed-term contract from August 2026 to March 2027.
Closes 7/27/2026Civil Affairs Intern: Research, drafting, data collection and Innovation and analysis
Department of Peace Operations · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
This unpaid internship within the Civil Affairs Team of the Department of Peace Operations focuses on research, drafting, data collection, and innovation. The intern will support the Policy and Best Practices Service by assisting in the development of civil affairs policy, guidance, and surveys related to local peacebuilding, community engagement, and conflict dynamics. Key responsibilities include preparing reports, concept papers, and communication products; capturing lessons learned and best practices from peacekeeping missions; and developing advocacy materials. The role also involves attending conferences, servicing meetings, and assisting with project management and coordination. A significant component of the internship is data analysis and information management, including the exploration and proposal of AI tools for summarizing reports, extracting insights, and automating workflows. The ideal candidate is a student in the final year of a bachelor's, master's, or PhD program, or a recent graduate, with a field of study closely related to the internship. The position offers flexibility in work location (hybrid, remote, or in-person) and duration (2-6 months), requiring fluency in English and a strong interest in peacekeeping policy and data-driven innovation.
Closes 8/1/2026CMIL Climate Data and Risk Analyst
International Organization for Migration · 🇮🇹 Italy
The Climate Mobility Innovation Lab (CMIL) at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Consultant to support the technical development and refinement of the Risk Index for Climate Displacement (RICD). This remote role involves conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis of climate displacement risk data, stress-testing modelling approaches, and improving data quality and interoperability. The Analyst will identify data gaps, develop hazard simulations, and provide technical support and training to national partners and local counterparts. Responsibilities include contributing to the RICD methodological working group, ensuring gender-sensitive data considerations, and producing knowledge products such as reports and technical briefs. The ideal candidate possesses a Master's degree in a relevant field and proven experience in displacement-related research, quantitative risk analysis, and working with fragmented datasets in humanitarian contexts. Proficiency in analytical tools like R, Python, or QGIS is essential, along with strong communication skills to translate technical findings for policy audiences. Fluency in both English and French is required. The position may involve occasional international travel to hardship locations and requires adherence to IOM's core competencies and values.
Closes 7/31/2026WBG Pioneer - Portfolio Analytics and Business Intelligence Intern
World Bank Group · 🇰🇿 Almaty, Kazakhstan
This internship offers a unique opportunity to support the World Bank Group's Central Asia Regional Office in strengthening portfolio monitoring and business intelligence capabilities. The intern will work under the close supervision of the Operations Manager and Operations Analyst to enhance the team's use of data analytics for operational oversight and management decision-making. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining an online portfolio and lending monitoring dashboard, creating interactive visualizations and reports using Microsoft Power BI, and streamlining recurring reports with advanced Excel and AI tools like Microsoft Copilot. The role also involves preparing analytical materials for management presentations, testing dashboard functionality, validating outputs, and documenting reporting methodologies. The intern will collaborate with Country Management Units and Global Practices to gather requirements and improve reporting tools. This position is ideal for a student or recent graduate interested in data analytics, business intelligence, and international development, providing hands-on experience with critical operational data in a complex regional context.
Closes 8/13/2026
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