The United Nations Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM), part of the Department of Operational Support, is offering a 3-6 month Data Research internship based in New York, with in-person, remote or hybrid options, and a desired start in November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full posting so you can see the duties, requirements, visa rules and application steps in one place before the deadline on 07 November 2026.
What Is the Data Research Internship at OSCM?
OSCM offers internship opportunities in Data Research, and the selected candidate works as a Research Data Analyst intern. Interns at OSCM work as full members of the team and pursue projects designed to make a significant difference in the office. They also have opportunities to learn about the United Nations overall. The incumbent reports to the relevant Supervisor.
Key Facts About Job Opening 285401
🆔 Job Opening ID: 285401
👥 Job Family: Logistics and Supply Chain
🏷️ Category and Level: Affiliate Personnel, Internships, I-1
📝 Recruitment Type: Intern
📍 Duty Station: New York
🏛️ Department/Office: Department of Operational Support
⏱️ Expected Duration: 3-6 months
🗓️ Desired Start Date: November 2026
The Department of Operational Support in Brief
The Department of Operational Support (DOS) was established to provide end-to-end operational support, advisory services and other solutions to operating entities across the Secretariat. These entities include departments, Offices Away from Headquarters, peace operations and regional commissions.
How the Office of Supply Chain Management Is Structured
OSCM brings together several units, and the internship sits within this office:
🏢 The Office of the Assistant Secretary General for Supply Chain Management
🚛 The Logistics Division
🧾 The Procurement Division
🪖 The Uniformed Capabilities Support Division
🌐 The Global Service Centre
✈️ The Aviation Safety Section
🤝 The Enabling and Outreach Service
What OSCM Delivers for Its Global Partners
OSCM is committed to building efficient, agile, responsive and accountable end-to-end uniformed capabilities and supply chain solutions for all its global partners and clients. Its services cover a wide scope:
📈 Supply chain planning and performance management
📦 Logistical support
🛒 Procurement
🏭 Vendor management and supplier diversity
🛫 Aviation safety
🛡️ Uniformed capabilities support
In addition to operational services and support, OSCM provides advisory services and guidance to nearly 100 client entities globally, as well as to troop and police contributing countries (T/PCCs).
What Will You Do as a Research Data Analyst Intern?
🔎 Gather and analyze data from various databases and sources, performing statistical and/or mathematical programming, developing reports and visual representations, and developing and/or maintaining databases.
💬 Provide consultation and technical assistance, and advise and assist in determining the appropriate statistical methodology to meet needs and objectives.
🧮 Use various statistical and mathematical software packages to summarize and interpret statistical results.
🧪 Design and implement study activities and process improvements.
🧹 Support team members with data cleaning from primary or secondary sources and with maintaining databases and data systems.
📊 Independently create simple data visualizations for internal or external use.
✍️ Translate data results into written reports or presentations that convey information to management.
🧠 Identify, analyze and interpret trends or patterns, using basic machine learning techniques and statistical methods to identify relevant features and variables in structured sources of information and data.
💡 Contribute to identifying opportunities to implement innovative approaches and evidence-based reasoning to organizational issues.
✅ Ensure that clean data without major quality issues is used for complex analyses.
🚀 Assist in the development and delivery of data science solutions that better enable the planning, decision making and implementation of organization programmes.
Skills and Tools That Are Appreciated
For this internship, an understanding of new data sources and process pipelines is appreciated, along with the ability to assist in cataloguing and documenting. Familiarity with the following is also part of the profile:
🔬 Data science, data analytics, applied mathematics and information management
📉 Data visualization, dashboards and performance optimization
⚙️ Automatization of streamlined workflows
🗄️ Data management techniques, quantitative analysis and methods
💻 Tools such as Excel, PowerPivot and PowerPoint
🖥️ Analytics tools such as Microsoft SQL, PowerBI, SAP Business Objects, Tableau and Qlik
Knowledge of data analysis tools is desirable.
Academic Requirements for a UN Internship
To qualify for an internship with the UN, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
🎓 Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
📚 Be enrolled in the final academic year of a university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
📜 Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above).
Which Study Backgrounds Fit This Role?
The team is open to a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds. Typically, interns for this opportunity are pursuing studies and experiences in Analytics and Business Intelligence. The office seeks candidates with relevant coursework in the following areas:
💾 Computer Science
💹 Economics
🔢 Statistics
🧭 Operations Research
🔧 Engineering
➗ Mathematics
🎨 Data Visualization
📐 Analytics
Do You Need Work Experience?
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advanced coursework or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. If you have completed a UN internship before, include the UN entity and the assignment dates in your application.
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Language Requirements
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
In-Person, Remote or Hybrid: How the Internship Works
The modality of the internship is flexible depending on the needs of the candidate. It may be full-time or part-time, and it may be fully in-person in New York, fully remote or hybrid. Interns work under the supervision of a staff member at an appropriate level, and working hours are discussed with the supervisor at the time of the interview.
Duration and Terms of the Internship Programme
⏳ The minimum duration is three months, which can be extended to a total period of six months.
🕘 Interns are expected to work on a full-time or part-time basis in the entity that has selected them.
🔒 Interns serving in one entity do not have a right to transfer to another entity.
📘 The full provisions on the conditions and terms of the United Nations Internship Programme are published in document ST/AI/2020/1, listed under Links at the end of this post.
Conditions for Flexible Working Arrangements
Internships may be undertaken on the basis of flexible working arrangements (hybrid attendance or remote) if the following conditions are met:
🖊️ The receiving entity agrees in writing to accept an intern on the basis of flexible working arrangements.
🗓️ The intern agrees to work the equivalent of a minimum of at least two months on a full-time basis or four months on a part-time basis in order to receive recognition of service as an intern.
⌛ The internship under such arrangements is completed within a six-month period.
📋 The receiving entity maintains a record of attendance to ensure that the intern meets this requirement.
Visa and Work Authorization Rules
Visa and work authorization are mandatory requirements. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or on another non-immigrant status (such as an F1 visa) will be required to obtain a G4 visa.
Interns are responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa and, if required, employment authorization (CPT/OPT) allowing them to undertake the internship. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship takes place may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work or employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
Is the Internship Paid, and Who Covers the Costs?
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for the following are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions:
🧳 Travel
🛂 Visas
🏠 Accommodation
🍽️ Living expenses
How to Apply
A completed online application, made up of a Cover Note and a Candidate Profile, is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The Cover Note must include:
🎓 The title of the degree you are currently pursuing
📅 The graduation date from your current programme
🖥️ A list of the IT skills and programmes you are proficient in
⭐ Your top three areas of interest or department preferences
🏆 An explanation of why you are the best candidate
❓ An explanation of your interest in the UN Internship Programme
In your Candidate Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences.
What Happens After You Apply
Potential candidates will be contacted directly by the Hiring Manager for further consideration.
No Fee at Any Stage
The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview meeting, processing or training. The United Nations also does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do the OSCM Data Research internship remotely?
Yes. The internship may be fully in-person in New York, fully remote or hybrid, depending on the needs of the candidate. Flexible arrangements require the receiving entity's written agreement.
How long does the internship last, and when does it start?
The expected duration is 3-6 months, with a desired start date in November 2026. The minimum is three months, which can be extended to a total of six months.
Is the UN Data Research internship paid?
No. Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
Can I apply without work experience?
Yes. No working experience is required for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advanced coursework or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
Can recent graduates apply for this internship?
Yes. Applicants can qualify by having graduated with a university degree. Students in a graduate programme or in the final academic year of a degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent) can also qualify.
Which degrees and coursework suit this OSCM internship?
OSCM seeks candidates with relevant coursework in Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, Operations Research, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Visualization or Analytics. The team is open to a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds.
Which languages do I need?
Fluency in English is required for this position. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
Do international interns need a visa for New York?
Interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or on another non-immigrant status such as an F1 visa will be required to obtain a G4 visa. Interns are responsible for having a valid visa and, if required, employment authorization (CPT/OPT).
What must the Cover Note include?
It must include your degree title, graduation date, IT skills and programmes, top three areas of interest or department preferences, why you are the best candidate, and your interest in the UN Internship Programme. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Does the United Nations charge an application fee?
No. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview meeting, processing or training.
Deadline
⏳ 07 November 2026
Links
Apply online (Inspira): https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=285401&languageCd=ENG
Official job posting: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/285401?language=en
Conditions and terms of the UN Internship Programme (ST/AI/2020/1): https://undocs.org/ST/AI/2020/1
