Intern - Data Engineering

Overview

The internship opportunity is with the Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) to assist the Operational Resilience Section (ORS) in generating and communicating data-driven analyses and insights to support decision-making processes.

Tasks Summary

• Support the transition to more automated, sustainable and robust data pipelines in the Microsoft Azure cloud environment;
• Assist in the management, setup, and configuration of cloud services operated by UNDSS;
• Assist in automating survey to reporting workflow using cloud-based systems and serverless tools;
• Support the development and customization of web application projects with a focus on data-driven and geospatial functionality;
• Help monitor and troubleshoot unexpected issues in data harvesting systems and scripts (e. g., Azure Functions, MQuery, Python Scripts, Azure Data Factory);
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• Experience in system setup, configuration and maintenance (e.g., servers, virtual machines, network configuration, access rights) is desirable.
• Attention to system design and engineering approaches (e.g., use cases, functional structures, diagrams) are desirable.

Qualification Requirements

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
• Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation. Field of study must be closely related to Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, Information Management, GIS, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Operations Research, or closely related fields. Be computer literate in standard software applications, including MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Proficiency in written and verbal communication, including the ability to prepare reports and presentations.

Other Details

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

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

Contract Duration: Up to six (6) months

Work Modality: In-Person. This internship is designed to be full-time and in person but can be adjusted based on the needs of the successful candidate. This internship is designed to be conducted in person but can be adapted to accommodate remote/hybrid arrangements on an exceptional basis.

Remuneration: The internship is UNPAID and full-time. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.