Overview
This internship supports the Internet of Things (IoT) team at the United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) in Brindisi, Italy. The intern will assist with daily operational checks, lab testing, platform deployment, and documentation for IoT research projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with daily operational checks and routine maintenance of the IoT platform.
- Assisting with lab testing, validation activities, platform deployment, and performance evaluations for new IoT research projects.
- Assisting with PLC configuration, maintenance, and support.
- Supporting the development and maintenance of IoT documentation.
- Assisting with the installation, integration, and configuration of IoT sensors.
- Assisting with the research, testing, and evaluation of new sensors and technologies.
- Supporting troubleshooting activities, including connectivity testing.
- Assisting with any other tasks assigned by the designated official.
Required Experience
Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.
Qualifications
- HS Diploma.
- 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).
- Field of study must be closely related to the internship’s technical scope, such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or other relevant engineering or ICT disciplines.
- Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
