JOB DESCRIPTION

Work Location

Mbabane, Eswatini

Expected duration

5 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Resident Coordinator leads the UN County Team (UNCT), including all UN entities present in the Kingdom of Eswatini, and represents the UN Secretary General to the Government of the country. The main goal of the Resident Coordinator is to bring together the different UN agencies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the operational activities at the country level, helping the UN to be a more relevant and reliable partner to the government. The UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) supports the UNCT through inter-agency coordination, strategic planning, UNSDCF monitoring, joint programming support, policy guidance, and ensuring system-wide accountability. Effective data management underpins these functions by enabling evidence-based decision-making, tracking development progress, ensuring transparency, and driving accountability to improve living standards and equality. The Intternship at RCO Eswatini is for a period of Five (5) months. The Internship is UNPAID and in-person at the Duty Station. The candidate will be under the supervision of the Data Management and Results Reporting Officer (DMRO). Responsibilities Under the overall guidance of the Team Leader and Strategic Planner as a secondary supervisor and direct supervision of the Data Management and Results Reporting Officer (DMRO) in the UN RCO as the first supervisor, the Data Management and Results Reporting intern will be responsible for; 1. Analytical Support

• Review and validate incoming data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency before analysis.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of reports to identify trends, gaps, and progress against set indicators.
• Synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• Prepare analytical summaries and visualizations to effectively communicate results to stakeholders. 2. Implementation Planning
• Contribute to drafting the One UN Results report
• Assist in monitoring Joint Workplans (results frameworks, indicators, and timelines).
• Assist in preparing reports for UNCT attention on the UNSDCF 2021
• 2025 3. Data and Research
• Collect, organize, and maintain relevant datasets to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Conduct desk research and literature reviews to inform programme planning and reporting.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to identify patterns, trends, and gaps.
• Produce research briefs, summaries, and visual presentations for stakeholder use. 4. Stakeholder Engagement
• Support coordination with MEPD, line ministries, and development partners.
• Assist in organizing consultations, workshops, and validation meetings. 5. Monitoring and Evaluation
• Assist in strengthening SDG monitoring systems.
• Support development of tools for tracking ESRAP implementation.
• Contribute to periodic progress reports and policy briefs.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Preferred studies: Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from Bachelor program in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Policy, or related field.

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Familiarity with SDGs, national development planning, and Eswatini’s socio-economic context.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, or STATA).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Fluency in English language is required for this internship. Knowledge of Siswati would be desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.