UNOPS

The Procurement Group (PG) leads UNOPS’ effort to enable public procurement to be a catalyst for sustainable development. Based in Copenhagen but connecting all parts of the organization that contribute to sustainable procurement, we articulate the organization’s sustainable procurement practice strategy and provide thought leadership to position UNOPS with its partners. We foster innovative solutions for responsible supply chains, manage critical data and systems, drive digital innovation, develop systems to support effective purchasing, and drive our suppliers’ responsibility. Furthermore, PG is actively developing capacities for data-driven decision-making and foresight to enhance procurement outcomes. PG enables the operationalisation of the public procurement principles. It aims to bridge the gap between policy and implementation, and supports UNOPS teams worldwide through strategic advice, organization-wide knowledge-sharing, capacity building, insightful reporting and managerial oversight of UNOPS procurement activities. We promote procurement that not only delivers value for money, fairness and transparency, but also empowers institutions, supports local economies, and reduces environmental impact. Working across sectors and contexts, PG helps ensure that public procurement is used as a powerful lever to drive equitable development and long-term impact.

Public procurement can play a powerful role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This Procurement Intern position within the Procurement Group’s Data & Analytics Team offers a high-impact opportunity to apply digital skills, including data analytics, visualization, and responsible use of artificial intelligence, to strengthen how procurement information is turned into actionable insights. 

The Data and Analytics Team within PG leverages data to support procurement operations, enable oversight, foster continuous improvement, and strengthen transparency. This includes developing tools, such as dashboards and standardized reporting products, that make procurement information more accessible across the organization, and conducting analyses that identify best practices, highlight areas for improvement, and help mitigate risks.

The team is also responsible for procurement data reporting across UNOPS, including the collation and publication of the UNOPS Purchase for Impact Report and the Annual Statistical Report on UN Procurement (ASR) on behalf of the UN System (published at www.ungm.org/asr). 

The team is continuously strengthening how procurement data is consolidated, analysed, and presented to better support decision-making. This includes working with multiple data sources and indicators to identify trends and improve the consistency and usability of reporting. The intern will support this work through data preparation, analysis, visualization, and testing of new or improved data tools and processes, including the responsible use of automation and AI-enabled approaches where appropriate, under guidance and review.

The Procurement Intern – Data & Analytics will support the Procurement Group’s efforts to strengthen data-driven decision-making by improving the accessibility, quality, and usability of procurement data. The role contributes to the development of analytics products, dashboards, and automation/AI-supported workflows that provide timely insights into procurement performance, compliance, risks, and opportunities. Through this work, the intern will support continuous improvement in how procurement data is collected, analyzed, visualized, and used across the organization.

Upon completion of this internship, the Procurement Intern – Data & Analytics will have gained practical experience and knowledge in the following areas:

• Data Management: Understanding of data collection, cleaning, validation, and consolidation techniques from various sources.
• Data Analysis: Ability to identify trends, patterns, and variations in procurement data and contribute to the interpretation of findings.
• Data Visualization: Proficiency in developing and maintaining dashboards and reports using business intelligence/visualization tools.
• Digital Tools and Process Improvement: Exposure to the development and testing of data tools, including automation and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Research and Analytical Skills: Experience in conducting research projects related to procurement, supply chain, sustainability, data, and digital tools.
• Coordination and Communication: Enhanced skills in project coordination, communication with internal and external partners, and preparation of training materials.

Required:

• The applicant should have completed a Minimum First level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent), or be enrolled in a postgraduate program or have graduated from such studies within three (3) years prior to the start date of the intern assignment.

Desired:

• Area of study should preferably be in mathematics, statistics, data science, engineering, economics, business management, information systems, or related field.

Desired:

• While no prior work experience is required, a strong interest and foundational skills in data analytics, reporting, and visualization as well as knowledge and interest in procurement, supply chain risk, and/or corporate reporting are an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work with structured datasets, including basic data cleaning, validation, consolidation, and interpretation to support reliable analysis is desired.
• Ability to present data clearly through charts/tables for technical and non-technical audiences is desired. 
• Experience developing and maintaining dashboards in a business intelligence/visualization tool (e.g. Looker Studio, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent) is a strong asset. 
• Familiarity with databases and data platforms (e.g. Google BigQuery) is desired. 
• Exposure to SQL and/or scripting for automation (e.g. Google Apps Script, Python) is desired. 
• Exposure to the use of AI-enabled tools to support data analysis and reporting is desired.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 
• Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments. 
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 
• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience requirements outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to considering all candidates in a fair and transparent manner, and we value diverse perspectives and experiences, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here. 
• For more details about the contract types, please click here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda. 
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.