Intern - Statistics, Data and Digital Service

LocationGeneva

SetupOn-site

LevelEntry

Posted5d ago

Engineering & Technology

Quick answer

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development is offering an unpaid, part-time internship in Geneva for a period of 6 months, focusing on supporting nowcasts and data science initiatives.

Role: Intern - Statistics, Data and Digital Service
Organization: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Location: Geneva
Work setup: On-site
Level: Entry
Category: Engineering & Technology

The role

Support work on the organization’s nowcasts, which produce real-time, data-driven estimations of global trade and GDP, using machine learning techniques and high-frequency indicators.

What you'll do

Assist in the evaluation and enhancements of the underlying data collection pipelines
Assist in the evaluation and enhancements of the machine learning models
Assist in the research into feasibility of expanding the nowcasts to additional geographies and series
Assist with smaller, related tasks in the Service’s AI and data science initiatives

What it takes

Enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme or equivalent
Fluency in English
Knowledge of R, Python, PowerPoint, Git
Interest in the work of the United Nations and ability to interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds

What you'll bring

Machine learningData scienceR programmingPythonGitData analysis

Frequently asked questions

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Is the internship paid?

The internship is unpaid.

What is the compensation?

Not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Applicants should be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme, be fluent in English, and have knowledge of R, Python, and Git.

How do I apply?

Applicants should submit a complete online application, including a cover note and personal history profile, by the application deadline.

How to apply

Apply directly on United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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