Data Knowledge and Learning Officer Vacancy-Job Ref: EJATUNOPS/0407/2025823

Data Knowledge and Learning Officer Vacancy-Job Ref: EJATUNOPS/0407/2025823

Vienna (Austria)

Job Description
Background Information – Job-specific
UNOPS hosts Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Secretariat/Programme in Vienna, Austria. Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) is an independent organization with a global mandate to accelerate progress on the energy transition in emerging and developing countries. We work at the intersection of energy, climate, and development. We collaborate with governments and partners worldwide to end energy poverty, accelerate the deployment of renewable energy solutions, and combat climate change.

Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere, can lead a dignified life on a healthy planet, powered by sustainable energy. We promote this vision by pushing for higher ambitions, stronger policies, greater finance flows, increased localization and green jobs, and faster results toward an energy transition that leaves no one behind.

Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched the Sustainable Energy for All initiative in 2011. Since then, our CEO has served as the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of UN-Energy.

The intern will be part of SEforALL’s Clean Cooking Team with the objective to support the Clean Cooking in schools initiative spearheaded by SEforALL in close collaboration with the World Food Programme (link.).

The Internship’s specific objectives will be set taking into account the skills, expertise and personal interests of the selected internship candidate.
Functional Responsibilities

Main duties and tasks

Under the direct supervision of the Head of People Centered Programmes, the intern will have the following functional responsibilities :a. Database Development and Integration

Support data gathering and desk research to explore best practices and approaches for managing and maintaining structured data platforms to support the Clean Cooking Transition in Schools Initiative.
Assist with the integration of diverse data sources, such as survey and remote metering data, under the guidance of the team.

Provide logistical and communication support for coordination activities across teams and partners to help ensure data-related work aligns with program needs and technical guidance.

b. Data Processing and Analysis

Assist with data processing tasks, including cleaning, basic preprocessing, and structuring.
Support simple statistical data analysis under supervision to help identify trends and patterns in the data.
Provide basic support in preparing and organizing data for economic analysis, including cost-benefit and value-for-money assessments, as guided by the team.
Assist in the preparation of simple data visualizations and contribute to the development of project dashboards.

c. Impact and Reporting

Assist in the development of project indicators and simple data management tools.
Provide support for the preparation of analytical summaries and assist with drafting sections of technical and progress reports.
Provide research and administrative support for the development of methodologies used in impact studies, such as value-for-money or cost-benefit analysis.

d. Documentation and Knowledge Management

Support the documentation of data workflows and analytical procedures, under guidance, to facilitate knowledge transfer.
Assist in compiling technical guidance materials and contributing to knowledge sharing among partners and internal stakeholders.

Learning Objectives

This internship provides hands-on experience and growth opportunities in the following areas:

Exposure to structured data management concepts platforms, with opportunities to assist in organizing and maintaining datasets for the Clean Cooking Transition in Schools initiative.
Development of basic data processing and transformation skills through hands-on support in cleaning, integrating, and preparing data for analysis and reporting.

Applied data analysis techniques, including assisting with the preparation of dashboards, visualizations, and simple statistical summaries to support programmatic insights.
Exposure to data and learning frameworks and to the integration of remote metering technologies, providing insight into digital tools for energy tracking and assessment.
Strengthening of communication and coordination skills through collaboration with SEforALL teams and external partners in a multi-stakeholder environment.

Familiarization with documentation and knowledge management practices, contributing to the preparation of clear, replicable data processes and supporting learning activities.
Gaining a deeper understanding of results-based management approaches in the context of clean energy access, including exposure to indicator development, data collection strategies, and progress reporting aligned with SDG 7.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education

Currently enrolled in or recently completed (within the last three years) a Bacheor’s degree, Master’s degree or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Economics, Public Policy, or another relevant field.

Experience
Applicants are not required to have prior work experience, however prior experience in managing, cleaning, and analyzing structured datasets, preferably in an applied development or energy-related context would be an advantage.
Prior work or academic project experience involving SQL-based database development and/or integration of multiple data sources is an asset.
Experience working with development organizations, government agencies, or research institutions on sustainability or energy access projects is desirable.

The ideal candidate would also have some skills in data processing, statistical analysis, and data visualization (e.g. Excel, Python, R, Power BI, or similar tools) as well as basic proficiency in SQL and database management.
Language
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

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