Mining Data Analyst Internship

About the role

The UNCTAD Internship Programme offers a six-month, full-time, unpaid internship (five days a week, 40 hours) in the Extractive Commodities Section of the DITC, in Geneva or home-based. It starts tentatively on 1 December 2026 and covers data collection and analysis, thematic research and support for intergovernmental meetings. The internship is open to students or recent graduates.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, compile and validate quantitative and qualitative data on commodity markets, including production, trade flows and policy developments in the minerals and metals sector.
• Analyse critical energy transition minerals to identify market and policy drivers and their impacts on exporting and importing countries, supply security and the energy transition.
• Monitor and document export restrictions on critical minerals, maintain and regularly update a dedicated database, and ensure its completeness and accuracy.
• Conduct research to support policy briefs, background papers and publications on critical minerals for development in resource-rich countries, and contribute to research on value addition, diversification, benefit sharing and traceability, transparency and accountability.
• Support the organization and preparation of intergovernmental meetings, identify speakers and panellists, and prepare background materials and presentations.

Required profile

• Student in the final year of a first university degree (bachelor or equivalent) or enrolled in, or having completed, a master's or PhD programme.
• Study in data and computer sciences, economics or trade-related fields.
• Fluent written and spoken English; knowledge of other UN official languages is an asset.
• No professional work experience required.

Required skills

• Computer literacy in standard software applications.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Datawrapper or Power BI is desirable.
• Knowledge of HTML is desirable.

Applicants must state which eligibility criterion they meet and attach proof. The UN does not charge any fee and does not ask about bank accounts. Travel, accommodation and living costs are the intern's responsibility, and non-residents may need a visa.