Geospatial Data Specialist

Internship IT & Telecom Information Management

Overview

Support the Data Management Unit with geospatial data and database management tasks.

You have:

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
• Possess computer literacy in standard software applications such as Office 365 particularly MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, SharePoint.
• Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
• Strong knowledge of data management principles including data collection, processing, validation, and integration.
• Knowledge of geospatial data formats (e.g., vector, raster) and database management systems.
• Knowledge of data quality control techniques, metadata documentation, and data governance best practices.
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is desirable.

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

Valencia

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

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. This Internship is located in the Data Management Unit (DMU) within the Client Solutions Delivery Section (CSDS) under the Service for Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies (SGITT) at UNGSC in Valencia The internship is for six (6) months. One (1) post is available. The internship is unpaid and full-time. Responsibilities: Our interns support our team by contributing to meaningful projects designed to make a significant difference in UNGSC, and have opportunities to learn about the United Nations overall. The Intern will work under the direct guidance of Chief DMU and will be responsible for the following duties: 1. Data Collection & Processing: Assist with collecting, processing, and evaluating geospatial data (vector and raster) while ensuring accuracy and consistency. 2. Database Management: Assist with the Designing, developing, and maintaining geospatial databases, ensuring data integrity and accessibility. 3. Geospatial Data Services: Assist with producing and maintaining geospatial services, including geocoding and routing, optimizing address matching and navigation. 4. Quality Control & Assurance (QC/QA): Assist with Overseeing rigorous validation of all geospatial data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established standards. 5. Data Integration & Security: Assist with the link of gazetteer entries to spatial data sources and metadata while enforcing data security and sharing policies. 6. Data Archiving & Governance: Maintain and archive data catalogs, ensuring structured data management and long-term accessibility. 7. Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/special skills

Please note that to qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or (b) 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 studies must be closely related to the type of Internship you are applying for, such as Geography, Geomatics, Computer Science, or a related field Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. 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. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Candidate must possess computer literacy in standard software applications such as Office 365 particularly MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, SharePoint. Candidate must have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. Candidate must have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Candidate must have a strong knowledge of data management principles, including data collection, processing, validation, and integration. Candidate must have a strong knowledge of geospatial data formats (e.g., vector, raster) and database management systems. Candidate must have knowledge of data quality control techniques, metadata documentation, and data governance best practices.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this Internship, fluency in English (oral and written) is required. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is desirable. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

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. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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