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Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) provides critical Supply Chain, Geospatial Information and Telecommunications Technologies services and Training to all Peacekeeping and Special Political Missions around the world as well as to other UN Offices, Agencies Funds and Programs.

The Internship is located in the UN Maps' team within the Solutions and Support Unit (SSU), in the Client Solutions Delivery Section (CSDS), under the Service for Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications technologies (SGITT) at the United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) in Brindisi, Italy.

The Client Solutions Delivery Section (CSDS), provides geospatial support to peacekeeping/peace building missions across the Globe, as well as to UN Headquarters (UNHQ) in New York and technical/support sections at UNGSC.

The UN Maps Programme provides topographic maps, operational geo-information, search and navigation tools, and imagery and street-level base maps to peacekeeping and humanitarian actors in UN mission areas. UN Maps has established a community of OpenStreetMap (OSM) data contributors, called UN Mappers, open to internal and external mappers wanting to collaborate supporting the geospatial data collection through crowdsourcing activities.

The SGITT/CSDS/UN Maps Team Internship Programme is for a maximum period of six (6) months in Valencia, Spain. Ten (10) posts are available.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief SSU, CSDS or his/her designated officer, the Intern will perform the following duties:

- Perform advanced mapping tasks in OpenStreetMap (OSM) with JOSM Editor and collaboratively

through OSM Tasking Manager;

- Assist in the delivery of mapping events, mapathons, virtual and in-person training opportunities, engaging with mapping contributors, both individuals and organizations;

- Assist in the development of geospatial solutions in support of UN Maps and related products;

- Assist in the collection, processing, hosting and evaluation of geo-data, including vector, raster and thematic data to enhance missions' geospatial databases;

- Contributes to the data maintenance of key enterprise applications and web map services;

- Assist in the designing and production of topographic, image, thematic, urban base maps, web map services in 2D and 3D environments, analytics, infographics, and posters;

- Participate in the development of standard mapping templates and layouts including symbology, labels, annotation and marginal information for paper, PDF and web mapping formats.

Competencies

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others ’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “ clients ” and seeks to see things from clients ’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients ’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients ’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

Please note that to qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or,

- Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).

The field of study must be closely related to the type of internship you are applying for: Geospatial studies in Geography, Digital Cartography, Environmental Engineering or other related studies that involve substantial usage of geographic information systems and cartography components.

The Intern is expected to:

- Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and

- Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

- Be computer literate in standard software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

- Be proficient in standard office automation (equipment, scanner, printer, etc.)

Work Experience

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English, both oral and written, is required.

Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

Special Notice

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.

“ In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship. ”

The internship is UNPAID and full-time (i.e. an intern is expected to work five (5) days per week (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) and there should be no expectation of employment within the UN after an internship.

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include:

- Title of degree you are currently pursuing.

- Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?).

- List the IT skills, project management and programmes that you are proficient in.

- Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.

- Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.

In your cover note, please indicate when you would like to start your internship. Please note that start and end dates are flexible.

In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.

Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Interns shall not be eligible to apply for or be appointed to any position in the Professional or higher categories or at the FS-6 and FS-7 levels in the Field Service category during the period of the internship and the six months immediately following the expiration date thereof.

Applicants who are children or siblings of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations. Applicants who are otherwise related to a staff member may be engaged as interns, provided that they are neither assigned to the same work unit as such staff member nor placed under the direct or indirect supervision of such staff member. For purposes of this instruction, "child" means: (a) the child of a staff member; (b) the child of the spouse of a staff member (stepchild); or (c) the son- or daughter-in-law of a staff member. "Sibling" includes a half-sibling or step sibling.