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About United Nations Malaysia

The UN strives for global peace, while the IFRC works to prevent human suffering and promote peace. IFRC operates globally, guided by principles like humanity and impartiality. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, IFRC has three divisions and five regional offices, including APRO, which supports 38 countries and assists the National Society of Malaysia directly.

Your role

About the team

The Project and Data Management Intern sits with the Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (PMER) and Quality Assurance Unit in APRO based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Project and Data Management Intern will work under the overall guidance of the Asia Pacific Regional Head of PMER and Quality Assurance.

The internship will provide support to ensure and improve the performance, quality, and accountability of programming under a results-based management approach. S/he will also support the implementation of project management training and, the learning strategy and initiative.

The intern will hold the following responsibilities:

• Support in creating learning newsletters and other learning initiatives.
• Support in data management, design of data collection tools, and perform data and information validation and analysis, to facilitate effective programming and quality reporting.
• Support in coordinating reporting related to operations and operational plans, undertaking quality control and final editing for all plans/reports (data part), and ensuring that professional standards are adhered to, and deadlines are met.
• Support in updating/creating project management training modules. Create new and maintain existing Power-Bi dashboards.
• Support in developing and implementing analytical methodologies to evaluate the quality of reports, ensuring quality assurance and facilitating continuous improvement.
• Maintain archives as an integral function for all plans/appeals/reports undertaken.
• Perform any other duties related to this internship as may be assigned by the Senior Data Analyst.

Training & development

Interns at the UN receive valuable training and development opportunities, enhancing their educational experience through practical assignments. They deepen their understanding of the organization's goals and principles while working in an international environment, networking with professionals, and providing assistance in their areas of expertise.

Benefits

• Gain exposure to high-profile conferences, political decision-making, and fieldwork
• Contribute to United Nations projects and mandates
• Enhance educational experience through practical work
• Deepen understanding of UN goals, principles, and activities
• Network with international professionals
• Receive academic credit from your institution

Career progression

An internship at the UN provides valuable exposure to high-profile conferences and decision-making processes, offering hands-on work experience and the chance to contribute to important projects. While it doesn't guarantee employment, it can lead to opportunities in General Service or consultancy positions. Candidates aiming for higher-level roles should wait six months post-internship, ensuring they meet the educational and work experience criteria for those positions.

Work-life balance

The United Nations values interns' balanced lifestyle, allowing for personal and social activities. The intern will work 35 hours per week at the Asia Pacific Regional Office in Kuala Lumpur, with no travel required. The six-month internship may be extended based on performance and funding. The organization provides meaningful work and supports personal growth and well-being.

Culture & vibe

UN Malaysia fosters a culture that values diversity, integrity, and professionalism, recognizing its role in sustainable development. Interns benefit from a multicultural environment that promotes decent work, poverty reduction, social resilience, and gender equality.

About you

Requirements for this internship:

• The ideal candidate should have completed a graduate program within the past 12 months or be working towards an advanced academic background.
• Work experience in Project and/or Data management, with an interest in becoming familiar with the international humanitarian or development sector.
• Fluently spoken and written English.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong interest in creating a dashboard and using data collection tools.
• Strong analytical mindset with a good level of comfort in working with data and information.
• Ability to work within a multi-cultural, multilingual, multidisciplinary environment.

Terms and Conditions:

• The intern will be required to provide proof of medical insurance coverage.
• Costs and arrangements for travel, visas or residence permits, accommodation, and living expenses are the sole responsibility of the intern.
• Should the visa or residence permit allow employment, an allowance of CHF 400 (or equivalent in local currency) per month will be provided to the intern.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.un.org
• careers.un.org/job-level
• youtube.com.