Procurement Intern - Data & Analytics

United Nations Office for Project Services - UNOPS

Internship Closes 07 Apr 2026 4 days left

Overview

The role will support the development and testing of advanced analytical and visualization tools that bring together complex procurement data into clear, decision-ready views. The Procurement Intern – Data & Analytics will support the Procurement Group’s efforts to strengthen data-driven decision-making by improving the accessibility, quality, and usability of procurement data.


Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in the collation, cleaning, validation, and consolidation of procurement data from different sources.
  • Support documentation of data definitions, assumptions, and basic quality checks.
  • Support analytical work to identify trends, patterns, and variations in procurement data.
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of dashboards, reports and other data products.
  • Support the preparation of recurring communications and data outputs for internal and external audiences.
  • Support the development of data tools including responsible exploration and testing of automation or AI-enabled capabilities.
  • Support the improvement of recurring data workflows and reporting processes.
  • Support research projects (e.g. data collection, desk research, market scanning).
  • Provide support in project coordination with internal and external partners.
  • Support training events/initiatives including set-up, logistics, materials preparation, and implementation.
Required Experience

Desired: While no prior work experience is required, a strong interest and foundational skills in data analytics, reporting, and visualization as well as knowledge and interest in procurement, supply chain risk, and/or corporate reporting are an asset. Demonstrated ability to work with structured datasets, including basic data cleaning, validation, consolidation, and interpretation to support reliable analysis is desired. Ability to present data clearly through charts/tables for technical and non-technical audiences is desired. Experience developing and maintaining dashboards in a business intelligence/visualization tool (e.g. Looker Studio, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent) is a strong asset. Familiarity with databases and data platforms (e.g. Google BigQuery) is desired. Exposure to SQL and/or scripting for automation (e.g. Google Apps Script, Python) is desired. Exposure to the use of AI-enabled tools to support data analysis and reporting is desired.

Qualifications

Required: The applicant should have completed a Minimum First level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent), or be enrolled in a postgraduate program or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the start date of the intern assignment. Desired: Area of study should preferably be in mathematics, statistics, data science, engineering, economics, business management, information systems , or related field.

Other Details
Languages Required
• English Fluent Required
Languages Preferred
• French Fluent Desirable • Spanish Fluent Desirable • Arabic Fluent Desirable • Chinese, Mandarin Fluent Desirable • Russian Fluent Desirable
Contract Duration
6 months
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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