Intern at the Logistics sub-unit (UNOG/DOA/CSS)

Internship Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Participate in digitalization and data quality initiatives for a logistics unit.

You have:

• Be enrolled in, or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
• Pursuing or have pursued a degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, data science, or related fields.
• Experience or studies in programming or scripting is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in digitalization, workflow improvement, and problem solving.
• Computer literacy – command of standard applications including MS Suite (Word, Excel, Sharepoint, PowerApps, PowerAutomate and PowerPoint).
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of an additional United Nations official language is an asset.

Contract

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

Work Location

Geneva

Expected duration

2-6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The internship offers an opportunity to participate in a unit wide digitalization and data quality initiative that supports shipments and mail operations, driver and fleet management, and warehouse activities within a diverse ecosystem of Excel, SharePoint, Microsoft Power Apps, Access, and custom tools). The daily responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: • Clean, organize, and validate operational datasets; improve or standardize Excel based reporting templates; and prepare monthly or ad hoc dashboards (with optional exposure to Power BI). • Document workflows, map data flows and pain points, update user guides/SOPs, and provide light troubleshooting (within skill level). • Create prototype(s) of small digital tools to enhance data capture and consistency. If two interns are selected, they will collaborate on cross cutting digitalization efforts (e.g., unified data structures or shared SharePoint solutions), potentially divide focus areas (such as fleet vs. shipments/warehouse), and deliver joint outputs.

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations, 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); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent). Interested candidates must be pursuing or must have pursued their degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, data science, or related fields. Experience or studies in programming or scripting is an asset. Experience with IT and systems support is an asset. Experience with Data and Analytics is an asset. Candidates must have: • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Good organizational skills and attention to detail. • Interest in digitalization, workflow improvement, and problem solving. • Computer literacy – command of standard applications including MS Suite (Word, Excel, Sharepoint, PowerApps, PowerAutomate and PowerPoint). • Data analysis and reporting. Drafting, editing and proof reading. • Keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter. • 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. 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 you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the internship advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of an additional United Nations official language is an asset (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish).

Additional Information

Have you completed a UN Internship before? If yes, please include the UN entity as well as concrete dates. Candidates for the UN internship Programme are required to cover the cost of travel including visa, accommodation, health insurance and other living expenses for the duration of the internship. Will you be able to cover all the above-mentioned expenses?

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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