Internship – Evaluation Support for UN OIOS

About the role

The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) Inspection and Evaluation Division is offering a six‑month internship for graduate students. Interns will support the evaluation of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) while gaining experience in a multicultural UN environment.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct background research and summarize relevant data for the evaluation team.
• Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, including stakeholder interview notes and meeting minutes.
• Obtain, screen, and format documents and internal UN data from various sources.
• Program and test online surveys, and perform statistical and qualitative analyses.
• Develop, test, and maintain databases and dashboards, including data cleaning and coding.
• Visualize data using MS Excel and Power BI, and leverage AI tools such as Copilot for analysis.
• Support ad‑hoc activities such as reviewing and editing evaluation products.

Required profile

• Enrolled in a graduate program or in the final year of a bachelor’s degree.
• Strong interest in international organizations and evaluation work.
• Ability to work independently under supervision and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• MS Excel
• Power BI
• Online survey programming
• Qualitative, quantitative and statistical analysis
• Database development and data cleaning
• Use of AI tools (e.g., Copilot)

What we offer

• Practical experience in a UN intergovernmental setting.
• Opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real‑world evaluations.
• Mentorship from senior OIOS managers.