ICT Intern, Youth and Data Programmes, Yaounde

About the role

UNFPA is recruiting an ICT intern in Yaounde, Cameroon, reporting directly to the Adolescent and Youth Analyst. The intern supports the team in data collection, monitoring and evaluation and youth participation. A work plan with achievements and learning opportunities is agreed at the start, and periodic progress meetings help build skills related to UNFPA's mandate.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in data collection, management and analysis for youth and STEM programmes
• Support digital tools, IT coordination and technical documentation within the office
• Contribute to reports and presentations on the Ingénieuses de Demain initiative and project monitoring
• Help coordinate communication and administrative follow-up for intern placements with team members and partners

Required profile

• Enrolled in a first university degree (computer engineering, cybersecurity or data science) after one full academic year, or in a postgraduate degree in those fields
• Or recently graduated with such a degree and starts within one year of graduation
• Or enrolled in a postgraduate professional trainee programme and undertakes the internship as part of it
• Interest in the field of development
• Written and spoken proficiency in English and/or French
• Ability to adapt to new environments and work with people of different cultural backgrounds

Required skills

• Some experience with development agencies, including in a volunteer capacity
• Fluency in English and/or French
• Strong analytical and writing skills
• Initiative, sound judgment and ability to work harmoniously with staff from different national and cultural backgrounds

What we offer

• A stipend to help cover basic daily expenses, if not financially supported by a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme
• Learning about UNFPA's mandate, governance, programme design and technical language, and networking with UN colleagues
• Medical insurance must be held by the intern during the internship; proof is submitted before it starts