INTERN - INFORMATION SYSTEMS & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

部门：联合国欧洲经济委员会

地点：日内瓦（可远程实习）

实习期：4-6个月

语言要求：英语流利，掌握法语将被视为加分项

申请时间：2021年1月18日-3月31日

详情链接：https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=148095&Lang=en-US

The internship is located in in the Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR) secretariat of the Sustainable Transport Division, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe based in Geneva.

The intern is expected to contribute to the work of the Sustainable Transport Division on one or more of the following activities, depending on priorities, as follows:

a) Participation in writing the new version of the eTIR specifications (v4.3) – Study the existing version of the eTIR specifications (v4.2). Liaise with the IT Team to verify and validate any possible unclear parts. Contribute to the effort in writing the new version of the eTIR specifications. Liaise with the IT Team and suggest improvements on the automated production mechanism of the documentation assets.

b) Participation in the improvement of the Test coverage of the eTIR international system and/or of the International TIR Data Bank (ITDB) – Design and implement new test cases. Monitor the regular execution of test cases and investigate execution failures. Liaise with the developers to find the best way to correct problems.

c) Participation in the Knowledge Management System (KMS) – Contribute in improving the current technical documentation stored on the KMS. Liaise with developers and suggest improvements to the IT Team.

d) Participation in the development of the non-repudiation system of the eTIR international system – Study the requirements and the complaints procedure. Draft proposals for use cases in designing a user interface. Contribute in designing and implementing this user interface.

e) Participation in the improvement of the Communication efforts of the TIR secretariat – Contribute to the current communication efforts. Study existing data and list potential inconsistencies and errors. Prepare data visualization reports. Propose suggestions for improvement.

f) Participation in the Logging system of the eTIR international system – Study the existing system. Monitor logs and identify potential problems. Liaise with developers to find the best way to correct problems. Suggest improvements to the IT Team.

g) Participation in Information Security related aspects – Study existing security controls and UN standards. Contributes to the improvement of these security controls. Suggest improvements terms of Information Security to the IT Team.

•Professionalism:

Knowledge of internal policies, processes and procedures generally and in particular those related to programme/project administration, implementation and evaluation, technical cooperation, programming and budgeting. Understanding of the functions and organization of the work unit and of the organizational structure and respective roles of related units. Ability to identify, independently assess, formulate recommendations and/or resolve a wide range of issues/problems, undertake research and gather information from standard sources and to work well with figures including ability to analyze and understand financial data. Ability to design information data bases from multiple sources into an integrated programme evaluation system. Ability to direct, supervise and train office support staff. Demonstrated ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given and discretion, resourcefulness and ability to deal proactively and tactfully with offices throughout the organization. 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

•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 in accordance with 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.

•Planning & Organizing:

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

To qualify for the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:

- Applicants to the United Nations internship programme must at the time of application 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).

Be computer literate in standard software applications;

For this internship, studies in information technology, computer science or equivalent are required.

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.

Applicants for all countries are accepted and under-represented or un-represented countries in the UN are encouraged to apply.

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.

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

“In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, applicants may be requested to undertake the internship remotely in view of constraints regarding visa issuance, international travel and access to UN premises. Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake the internship remotely for a part or the entirety of the internship.”

The internship is for a duration of 4 to 6 months within the period 06 April 2021 to 05 October 2021. Completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required.

The cover note must include: Title of the degree you are currently pursuing, Graduation date (when will you be graduating from the programme), List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in, Top three areas of interest, Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship position, Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme, and your availability during the period considered.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. KINDLY NOTE THAT THIS TEMPORARY JOB OPENING IS SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF AN INTERNSHIP WITH THE ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE. The Internship Programme is guided by Administrative Instruction ST/AI/2020/1 of the United Nations issued by the Under-Secretary-General for Management. Interns are considered type I gratis personnel. They are not staff members. The United Nations does not financially remunerate interns. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibilities of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns work five days per week. Interns shall not be eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in the Secretariat for a period of six months following the end of their internship.

The United Nations accepts no responsibility for the medical insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship. Applicants for internship must show proof of valid medical insurance coverage and provide a medical certificate of good health. The United Nations is not responsible for any claims by any parties where the loss of or damage to their property, death or personal injury was caused by the actions or omission of action by the interns during their internship.

A person who is the child or sibling of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations. An applicant who bears to a staff member any other family relationship may be engaged as an intern, provided that he or she shall not be assigned to the same work unit of the staff member nor placed under the direct or indirect supervision of the staff member. For purposes of this instruction, "child" means (i) the child of a staff member; (ii) the child of the spouse of a staff member (stepchild); and (iii) the spouse of a child of a staff member or a staff member's spouse (son- or daughter-in-law). "Sibling" includes the child of both or either parent of a staff member and the child. Please note that candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.

来源：UN Careers