Intern – Information Systems

Position description

These two internships are located in the Information Technology Unit, Production and Support Service, Division of Conference Management, Department for General Assembly and Conference Management, Geneva. These two internships are proposed to start as soon as possible for a period of 2 months and may be extended, up to a maximum period of 6 months. Internships are UNPAID and fulltime. Interns work five (5) days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of the Chief of the Information Technology Section in the Production and Support Service. The interns will assist with the following duties:

• Assists in the receipt and processing of user requests.

• Provides basic technical support on relevant hardware and software systems applications in assigned area.

• Assists in the installation of application systems software and hardware according to specifications.

• Provides basic support in the planning, specification, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of customized application software systems; works with senior IT staff on the definition and specification of requirements; builds, tests, and modifies prototype application software based on detailed instructions; installs and maintains software systems.

• Assists and supports senior staff in the creation and maintenance of application software using content management platform Drupal, web and cloud-based architectures, etc.; assists in formulating an effective, responsive design, implementing new features and functionality, working closely with developers, support teams, and customers to ensure an effective, visually appealing, and intuitive implementation.

• Assists in the preparation of technical and user documentation, as well as in the production of training materials.

• Provides support on software development matters, including security, data integrity, and recovery; assists with needs assessment for new systems (including modifications to existing systems); performs ongoing reviews with users and developers and responds to requirements; requests, implements, provides operational support, and maintains various applications.

• Maintains regular contact with users and technical staff in user offices and provides support as required.

• Conducts research on new technologies as requested; keeps abreast of developments in the field; assists in testing and evaluating new products and technologies.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

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).

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 that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advanced coursework, or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internships.

Languages

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

Additional Information

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.

Application instructions

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