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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, a brighter future 

The Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI) reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for internal audit and investigation services to UNICEF. OIAI provides independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls.

The OIAI internal audit function provides an independent and objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the operations of UNICEF. OIAI assesses whether UNICEF’s governance, risk management and control processes provide reasonable assurance that:

• resources are acquired economically and used efficiently;
• assets are safeguarded;
• activities comply with regulations, rules, policies, procedures, directives, administrative instructions and contracts;
• financial, managerial and operating information is accurate, reliable and timely; and
• programmes, plans and business objectives are achieved

 How can you make a difference? 

Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director, Audit, and the direct supervision of the Manager, Professional Practices, you will undertake the following tasks:

• Assist in the development of the various Business Intelligence dashboards for Internal Audit.
• Work with multiple data sources and assist in locating, accessing, understanding, and analysing the data
• Understand the various formulas, pivot tables and connections between spreadsheets and data sources.
• Interpret the various data sources and work to integrate the data into the business intelligence platform by translating the MS Excel data into understandable formats.
• Identify efficient means of harvesting data for analysis and integration into the Business Intelligence platform
• Test the data in the BI platform to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Participate in various meeting with various departments and functions to understand the data provided, and propose various methods to integrate and import data into the BI platform
• Prepare guidance notes for data compilation and extraction from Business Intelligence platform for Audit Planning
• Assist in the preparation of analytical reports and related outputs, as required.
• Provide periodic updates to the Data Analytics working group.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• Currently enrolled in a University or an Advanced Degree Program or have graduated within the past two years
• Advanced Coursework and/or Certification in MS Excel or Data Analytics would be highly desirable
• Advanced MS Excel skills including managing workbook options and settings, formatting data, creating advanced formulas and macros, and managing advanced charts and tables.
• Working knowledge of PowerBi (or similar Business Intelligence tool) would be an advantage.
• Coursework and/or experience scripting in Python, PowerShell, or other scripting languages would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively on multiple assignments simultaneously and adapt to the changing requirements
• Fluency in English (verbal and written).  Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset. 

Modality: In-person (NY)

Tentative start date: 1 April 2025

Duration: 6 months/Paid (Stipend)

Insurance: UNICEF will not be responsible for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the intern’s service, whether on or off UNICEF premises. Therefore, the selected candidate must provide proof of enrolment in a health/accident plan prior to start the internship with the Health Section.

For every Child, you demonstrate... 

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are (1) Builds and maintains partnerships; (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness; (3) Drive to achieve results for impact; (4) Innovates and embraces change; (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity; (6) Thinks and acts strategically; (7) Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to selected candidates who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.