The Statistics Division’s internship is for at least three months with an opportunity for extension up to 6 months, if required by the division. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
Responsibilities :
The ESCAP Statistics Division is guided by the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics and the Principles Governing International Statistical Activities, as well as by the work programme and the membership of ESCAP.
Our mandates arise from a number of General Assembly, Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), and ESCAP resolutions.
The core areas of the Division's work include implementing programmes for capacity building in statistics, collecting and analysing data on the region, and publishing statistical and analytical publications.
We work closely with the ESCAP Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific and organizations that are part of national statistics systems in the region (national statistical offices are our main counterparts); the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs; other United Nations entities; and with a large number of regional and international organizations that have a mandate in statistics.
Ultimate result of service Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background as well as the internship period.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following.
Support the organization of webinars for sharing experiences on AI for statistics.
Conduct research on AI-related topics and their application to official statistics.
Support the production of a publication on the topic of AI with input from members of the DASH Team.
Support the organizers of the work of the DASH Team 5. Perform other tasks as required.
Support the delivery of the objectives of the DASH Team - Timely support to the DASH Team, including contacting members and following up on requests.
Draft research papers, blogs, and technical notes as needed - Participate in meetings of the section and division.
Requirements :
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme.
Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent).
