INTERN - Software Developer

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Software Products for Member States Unit (SPMS), in the Information Technology Service (ITS) within the Division for Management (DM) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)/ United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), in Vienna. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief, Software Products for Member States (SPMS) and overall guidance of the Chief of the Information Technology Service in Vienna.

The internship is UNPAID and full-time; i.e. 5 days per week (40 hours).

Subject to the COVID-19 situation in Austria and in the countries of the selected candidates during the periods of the internships, they may have to be carried out partially or fully remotely.

For more information on UNOV-UNODC, please visit the following websites: www.unov.org and www.unodc.org .

Responsibilities Responsibilities: Within the limits of assigned authority and depending on the location, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Develop, test and debug applications and web applications, web services using using established standards for IT technologies, programming languages and tools including Microsoft .NET technologies (ASP.NET, Windows Forms, C#), T-SQL, Entity Framework, WebApi, and Angular (2+), in addition to other basic technologies such as: HTML, JavaScript
• Participate in the development of blockchain analysis modules, the development of machine learning and artificial intelligence classification/regression models and other new technologies
• See through the development and deployment of AI/ML classification and regression models
• Participate in the development of cycle processes, automated tests and implement criteria that incorporate Quality Assurance (QA).
• Develop, implement and maintain automated test infrastructure to increase efficiency of the testing processes, implement means of regression test automation in TFS test plans or TFS/Azure pipelines.
• Prepare technical and product documentation and training material.
• Support QA testing efforts including manual and automated tests.

• Perform any other work-related duties as required.

  Competencies - Professionalism – Knowledge of general office and administrative support including administrative policies, processes and procedures. Good knowledge of the United Nations System. 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.

• Communications – Good communication (spoken and written) skills, including ability to draft routine correspondence.

• Teamwork – Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

  Education To qualify for an internship with the 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); or (c) recently have graduated with a university degree (as defined above); (OFFICIAL PROOF FROM THE UNIVERSITY IN SUPPORT OF ONE OF THE ABOVE OPTIONS HAS TO BE ATTACHED TO THE INSPIRA APPLICATION)

• Be computer literate in standard software applications;

• 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.

For the post advertised:

• Knowledge in development and programming using Microsoft .NET/C#, ASP.NET, SQL, Elastic stack, Entity Framework, Angular (2+) technologies is desirable.

• Knowledge with agile development approaches and associated development techniques is desirable.

• Knowledge with frameworks such as Microsoft TFS is desirable.

  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 post advertised, fluency/proficiency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

  Assessment Considered candidates will be contacted by the Hiring Manager for further assessment.

  Special Notice A completed online application (Cover Note, Personal Profile as well as proof of enrolment and /or graduation) 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?) - List the IT Skills and programmes that you are proficient in. - List your top three areas of interest. - Explain why are the best candidate for this specific internship - Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme in general and this assignment in particular.

In your online Personal Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills and three references. Do not forget to attach your proof of enrolment or graduation.

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.