United Nations
Data Visualization Intern
The United Nations Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on the Great Lakes Region is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Visualization Intern to support its analytical and reporting work. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to regional peace, security, and development initiatives through data-driven storytelling and visual communication.
The successful candidate will work closely with programme and analytical teams to transform complex datasets into clear, compelling visual outputs that support decision-making, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
Position Details
Job ID: 270351
Category and Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: Nairobi
Department/Office: Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on the Great Lakes Region
Date Posted: 16 January 2026
Application Deadline: 22 January 2026
Job Description
The Data Visualization Intern will support the office’s efforts to analyze, interpret, and present data related to peacebuilding, political engagement, regional cooperation, and development initiatives in the Great Lakes Region.
Key responsibilities include assisting in the design and development of data visualizations such as dashboards, charts, maps, and infographics to support reports, presentations, and briefings. The intern will work with structured and unstructured datasets, helping to clean, organize, and prepare data for visualization and analysis.
The role involves collaborating with programme officers and analysts to understand data requirements and translate analytical insights into visual formats that are accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences. The intern will also support the preparation of analytical products for internal use, senior leadership briefings, and external communication materials.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining visualization templates, supporting consistency in visual standards, and assisting with data documentation and version control. The intern may also contribute to research tasks, data collection, and monitoring activities as required by the office.
This position provides hands-on exposure to data-driven decision-making within the United Nations system and contributes directly to regional policy support and strategic engagement.
Key Functions
- Support the creation of data visualizations for reports, dashboards, presentations, and briefings
- Assist in cleaning, organizing, and preparing datasets for analysis and visualization
- Translate analytical findings into clear and engaging visual formats
- Collaborate with programme and analytical teams to meet reporting needs
- Support the preparation of visual materials for internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain consistency and quality of visual outputs
- Assist with general data analysis, research, and documentation tasks
Internship Duration
The internship is offered at the I-1 level and is based in Nairobi. The duration and specific working arrangements will be determined by the hiring office in line with United Nations internship guidelines.
