Apply for Geospatial Sciences Internship Role at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Geospatial Sciences Internship

Copenhagen

FULL TIME

October 22, 2024

Job Identification

21553

Locations

Copenhagen, Denmark

Home Based

Posting Date

10/22/2024, 10:15 AM

Apply Before

11/17/2024, 04:59 PM

Job Schedule

Full time

Vacancy Type

Internship Programme

Practice Area

Innovation

Bureau

Bureau for Management Services

Contract Duration

6 months

Education & Work Experience

Bachelor's Degree

Other Criteria

GIS, data science, computer science

Required Languages

English

Desired Languages

UN official languages

Vacancy Timeline

4 Weeks

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Information Technology Management office (ITM) in New York is responsible for supporting UNDP Country Offices around the world with Information Technology (IT) solutions. We seek to promote the use of the latest technological advances and solutions across UNDP to further our global impact on the development efforts of the international community. Geographic Information Systems (GIS software) is a cutting-edge tool that can be applied to an array of our global projects related to the environment, energy, and poverty. The ITM GIS Team was formed to promote GIS solutions and expand its use in the planning and implementation of all relevant projects in our country offices and regional bureaux.
Our Unit offers a stimulating and versatile internship in an international environment with contact to various partners from some 170 countries and territories with UNDP presence. We are a team who work in a dynamic and informal atmosphere, and we expect our interns to become vital members of the team. The UNDP/ITM Geospatial Sciences Internship programme enhances the academic life experience of passionate students as interns and empowers them to become socially responsible, innovative, and environmentally conscious leaders of tomorrow. As an intern, you will also gain worldwide connections with other top-talented interns and UN staff from other agencies and be given tasks and opportunities that have a direct global impact on international development efforts.

Duration: 6 months (3 February - 31 July 2025)

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the GIS Team to develop technical and semi-automated solutions to project work benefiting from geospatial analysis, machine learning, and deep learning
Assist in developing intelligent algorithms capable of learning, analysing and predicting future events.
Assist in the development of a web-based applications for various themes including change monitoring and forecasting
Use ESRI GIS products to communicate and visualize results including dashboards, storymaps, etc.
Contribute to quality focused training material, procedures, instructions and templates;
Assist in hosting webinars and in presenting/explaining GIS or data science solutions to country offices, regional bureaux, local stakeholders;
Provide GIS support when needed.

Competencies

Geospatial data: has experience working with GIS data including vector and raster datasets, geo-tagged data, remote sensing data products including satellite imagery
Data Science: has prior experience writing code and developing scripts for machine learning modeling and geospatial analysis, preferably using python. Has knowledge on how to integrate Python code with Arc GIS Products (e.g. Arc GIS Notebooks).
Communication: communicates effectively when working in teams and have a proactive attitude with a goal-oriented mind-set;
International Development: knowledge of UNDP global efforts and an enthusiasm for working in an international organization.
Collaboration: displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity, adaptability, interest and motivation in working in an international organization

Required Skills and Experience

Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme in the field of computer science, data science, mathematics, engineering, geography, GIS or equivalent (such as a master’s programme, or higher);

Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme in the field as stated above (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);

Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;

Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.

Knowledge in at least two of the following fields is required: machine learning, mathematical modelling, geospatial analysis, satellite data processing, programming
Experience with gathering, consolidating and analysing data from databases and reports is an required;
Knowledge in Arc GIS Online/ Enterprise platforms, Microsoft Azure is an advantage; Arc GIS Desktop is an advantage;
Knowledge in developing API scripts and multiple scripting languages is an advantage;
Interest in developing sustainable solutions for country offices, focusing on GIS and Earth Observation data
Fluent in written and spoken English is required. Working Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.

Conditions

In accordance with the UNDP Internship policy, UNDP interns are eligible to receive a monthly stipend, with the rate that varies depending on the duty location. The stipend will be paid monthly, and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.
Where an intern is engaged in-person and is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, Government, foundation or scholarship programme, a stipend intended to help cover basic daily expenses related to an in-person internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station, is paid by the receiving office (monthly “in-person” stipend rate is USD1,000). A remote reduced stipend (the rate is a subject to the duty station location) is intended to help cover expenses related to the internship, such as internet connections or other means to remain in contact with the receiving office, is paid by the receiving office.
Except for the stipend, all other expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring government or institutions.
Interns are not considered staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of their internship with UNDP and must provide a medical certificate of good health prior to starting the internship. UNDP will not reimburse the medical insurance of the intern. Any costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship assignment will be the responsibility of the intern.
The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP, but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship;
The intern must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan;
Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
The intern is expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for your education programme;
For office-based modality, the intern will have to make his/her own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation etc in Denmark.

How to Apply?
Do not miss out on this opportunity to be a part of this international team and apply by the deadline 17 November 2024, midnight (CET).
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and called for interview following the deadline. If you have any questions, please write to us via email address itm.internship@undp.org

Disclaimer

Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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