IT Global IT Services-Developer

Design and develop Power Apps to automate IT services tasks and workflows.

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Geneva (Switzerland)

Internship IT & Telecom Information Management

Application deadline 8 months ago: Tuesday 30 Sep 2025 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Design and develop Power Apps to automate IT services tasks and workflows.

You have:

To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat internship programme, applicants must be enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme, be enrolled in a graduate school programme, or have completed the aforementioned academic degree, preferably in Computer Science or a related field.
Proven knowledge of Microsoft Power Apps, including Power Automate and ASP.Net with C# programming language and SQL server experience.
Skills in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, PowerShell) are an asset.
Experience in database management, process automation, and application development is preferred but not required.
Fluency in English is required, working knowledge of French is an asset.
Must commence the internship on the date indicated in the Acceptance letter.

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Details

Work Location

Geneva, Switzerland

Expected duration

3-6 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of GITSU, the intern will: • Design and develop Power Apps to automate IT services tasks and workflows. • Implement software tools to automate monitoring activities and clean-up processes. • Draft and maintain system and desktop configuration documentation and reports. • Support the development of apps for IT asset recording using mobile cameras and barcode scanning. • Assist in identifying opportunities for automation and provide recommendations for process improvement. • Perform other related duties as required in support of IT service operations.

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat internship programme applicants must, at the time of their submission, be enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme (i.e. Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree); be enrolled in a graduate school programme (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or have completed an aforementioned academic degree, preferably in the area of: • Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. • Proven knowledge of Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, ASP.Net, MVC with C# programming language and SQL server experience with related development environments. • Skills in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, PowerShell) are an asset. • Experience in database management, process automation, and application development. AND, if selected, must commence the internship on the date indicated in the Acceptance letter. APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAMME. None

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English or French is required, working knowledge of the other is an asset.

Additional Information

Available candidates with a start date and duration please apply

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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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a project where you used Power Apps to improve an IT process?	This question assesses your practical experience with Power Apps.	Share a specific example detailing the problem, your approach, and the outcome.
What strategies would you employ to identify opportunities for automation in IT services?	This aims to evaluate your critical thinking and problem-solving skills.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach documentation and reporting for IT systems?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your experience with programming languages such as Python and JavaScript?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you improved a process through automation?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle working in a team environment when developing IT solutions?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced while developing IT applications and how did you overcome them?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you rate your fluency in English and French, and how do you use language in your work?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.