INTERN - Information Systems & Communication Technology
Contract
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Org. Setting and Reporting This internship is located in the Analytics and Visualization Team of the Analytics and Project Management Section (APM) of the Business Transformation and Accountability Division (BTAD) in the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC).
The Analytics and Visualization team of DMSPC/BTAD/APM designs and develops advanced analytic and visualization solutions for global clients. The team responds to client requests based on a complex question that requires analytical treatment and visualization methods that are not possible using standard approaches. The team applies methods that include statistics, descriptive and predictive data mining, machine learning, algorithm development, modeling, forecasting, and customized visualization.
The internship programme is for a period of three months with an opportunity for extension up to six months, pending on the needs of the department.
The internship is UNPAID and interns work remotely up to five days per week under the supervision of a staff member in the office to which they are assigned.
Responsibilities As part of the DMSPC/BTAD Analytics and Visualization team, the technical intern will be responsible for the following duties:
•Contributes to a custom developed analytic and visualization framework / library.
•Develops reusable code and components that can be integrated into other projects.
•Transforms data sources for analysis and visualization.
•Develops analytic algorithms and visualization layouts (graph, tree, map, chart, etc.).
•Optimizes application for maximum performance, speed and scalability.
•Configures a sustainable build environment to efficiently manage continued framework /library development.
•Supports client requests using the above mentioned approaches.
•Performs other duties as required
Competencies -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.
-Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.
-Professionalism: Knowledge of advanced studies in data science including data manipulation, analytics, and visualization as well as experience with ingesting file (csv), DB (SQLite), and other data sources. Ability to render libraries such as SVG.js, D3.js, Pixi.js and Three.js as well as use code versioning tools, such as GIT. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
Education To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
- Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a)be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b)be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
-Applicants are required to: (a)be computer literate in standard software applications; (b)have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and (c)have 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.
-It is desirable that the applicants have proficient understanding of: (a)data manipulation libraries such as LoDash, Moment, JStat, and related; (b)rendering libraries such as SVG.js, D3.js, Pixi.js and Three.js; or (c)cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
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. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the Internship Programme. Knowledge of another United Nations official 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. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or not currently in the United States on a non-immigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa. If already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G-4, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa, and if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship.
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.
A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The Cover Note must include: •Degree Programme (What are you currently studying) •Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme) •Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship. •Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.
Applicants are encouraged to list all relevant interests, skills and knowledge particularly in the areas as follows: (a)Knowledge of data science including data manipulation, analytics, and visualization. (b)Experience using file (csv), DB (SQLite), and other data sources for analytics purposes. (c)Experience with Python or R for visualization purposes. (d)Proficient understanding of web markup including HTML5 and CSS3. (e)Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as GIT.
Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
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.