Overview

This internship provides research support, assists in project implementation, and contributes to the development of digital platforms and multi-media content within the Space Applications Section.

Tasks Summary

• Contribute to developing and testing geospatial tools
• Assist in developing and/or updating digital platforms and multi-media content
• Provide support in the implementation of capacity development projects
• Provide support in the development of needs assessment surveys, user feedback on geospatial tools, and training content on fundamental and advanced topics on state-of-the-art geospatial tools
• Support the team in their day-to-day activities and tasks

Experience Requirements

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.

Qualification Requirements

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
• Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
• Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme.
• Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Office 365, Google Earth Engine, image processing and presentation software.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

Contract Duration: 3-6 months

Work Modality: in-person

Remuneration: The internship is UNPAID. Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.