INTERN - XR (Extended Reality)

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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.

This Internship is located in the Technology Development Unit (TDU) within the Technology Development Design and Planning (TDDPS) under the Service for Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications technologies (SGITT) at the UNGSC in Valencia, Spain.

The Technology Development Unit (TDU) serves as a vital component within the Service for Geospatial, Information, and Telecommunications Technologies (SGITT), specifically in the Technology Development, Design, and Planning Section (TDDPS). The TDU plays a pivotal role in various endeavours such as researching, assessing, and selecting suitable solutions to address mission-related challenges. Additionally, it conducts proof-of-concept and pilot projects aimed at implementing innovative capabilities into peacekeeping missions. The TDU also focuses on optimizing current practices, improving efficiency and establishing standardized technologies and processes based on successful outcomes. The Intern reports to and works under the supervision of the Chief, TDU. The internship is for six (6) months in Valencia. One post is available. The Intern is required to work from the premises.

Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Chief TDU or other designated officer, the Intern will be performing the following duties:

• Research the latest UAS hardware and software available and present findings to the team
• Assist in performing photogrammetry tasks to evaluate the appropriateness of drone imagery.
• Support the importing of 3D models into different VR/AR devices, such as Meta Quest and Microsoft HoloLens2.
• Contribute to the utilization of 3D modelling software, such as Blender, Cloud Compare, and MeshLab, to modify 3D models.
• Assist with the testing of a hate speech detection application.
• Support the testing of a live video analytics application.
• Update documents/data to assure the integrity of the project
• Report progress and updates in weekly technology meetings
• Assist with updating and interacting with project stakeholders in the regular meetings

• Other duties as required

  Competencies - Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively (English Language); 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 following a 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 and understands the applicability and limitations of technology to the office's work. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.

  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: - Computer Science - Information Technology - Engineering

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 - 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 - Very good command of the English language, both verbally and in writing The Intern may also have: - An interest in Unmanned Aircraft Systems - An interest in Extended Reality

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

Assessment Potential candidates will be contacted by the 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.

The internship is UNPAID and full-time (i.e. an intern is expected to work five 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 graduated from the programme); -List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in. -List your top three areas of interest and please explain how your interests, skills and knowledge match either the strategic support or the analytics track. -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.

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.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

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.