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Geographical Information Systems Intern Details

Position(s): Geographical Information Systems Intern
Organization: UN
Job Opening ID: 247658
Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Political Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Department/Office : Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure
Location: New York
Deadline: Dec 30, 2024

About the Department

UN Geographical Information Systems Intern Vacancy in New York for 2025. The United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) and the Department of Peace Operations (DPO) are integral components of the UN’s efforts to maintain international peace and security. The DPPA focuses primarily on the political dimensions of peacebuilding, offering strategic guidance and support for diplomatic initiatives, conflict prevention, and peace negotiations. Its mandate includes fostering political stability and addressing the root causes of conflict through dialogue and cooperation among member states.

Conversely, the DPO is responsible for the operational aspects of peacekeeping and peace enforcement. It manages UN peacekeeping missions, which are deployed to help countries navigate the transition from conflict to sustainable peace. The DPO ensures that peacekeeping operations are effectively planned, managed, and coordinated, aligning operational strategies with the overarching political framework established by the DPPA.

The shared structure of these two departments promotes a holistic approach to peace and security. By collaborating closely, they ensure that political strategies are informed by operational realities on the ground and that peacekeeping missions are aligned with political solutions. This synergy is vital for addressing complex crises in various regions, as it enhances the UN’s ability to mediate disputes and support post-conflict recovery.

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Furthermore, both departments emphasize partnerships with regional organizations, civil society, and other stakeholders to bolster peacebuilding efforts. This collaborative framework enables a more comprehensive response to emerging challenges and fosters local ownership of peace initiatives. By leveraging their respective strengths, the DPPA and DPO work together to create a safer, more secure world, striving for lasting peace in regions plagued by conflict.Expected internship duration is 3 to 6 months. This is a job opening used to build a pool of qualified candidates and will be used to fill internship vacancies between 1 December 2024 and 31 December 2025.

UN internships are unpaid. Candidates for the UN Internship Programme are required to cover the cost of travel including Visa, accommodation, health insurance and other living expenses for the duration of the internship.

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Duties and Responsibilities

We seek motivated interns to support the work of the United Nations Operations and Crisis Centre (UNOCC). The interns take up assignments within the Data Unit of UNOCC. The Data Unit conducts integrated analysis, modelling and data engineering that informs senior UN leadership and decision-making fora on country risk outlooks, crisis developments, as well as and predictive and historic trends. The UNOCC is a multi-party entity reporting to the USG for Policy in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG), through the Strategic Planning and Monitoring Unit (EOSG/SPMU) and, on peacekeeping matters, with oversight from the USG for Peace Operations, through the Director for Coordination and Shared Services (ODCSS).

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Requirements

Competency:

We are looking for a team player who is collaborative, reliable, and communicative, consistently working to support their teammates and the team’s goals.

Experience:

We seek candidates with relevant coursework in GIS, remote sensing, cartography, visualization, spatial analysis, modeling, geospatial programming, and geospatial data management.

Language:

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.