Information, Communication and Technology Intern at United Nations Population Fund - UNFPA

The Position

• Under the direct supervision of the M&E Specialist, the ICT intern will support the development of the CO current ICT projects.
• Your duties will primarily revolve around building software/automated working tools to improve the CO efficiency and performance.
• To be successful in this role, you will need extensive knowledge of programming languages and the Google applications environment.
• An action plan with expected achievements for the duration of the Internship and learning opportunities will be agreed upon.
• Periodic progress meetings will lead to a beneficial environment for the Intern enhancing her/his skills and capacity in areas related to UNFPA’s mandate and Operations Department.

How You Can Make a Difference

• UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.
• UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire, and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Responsibilities
You would be responsible for:

• Design and develop scalable, secure and maintainable applications and tools to facilitate :
  • automation of UNFPA annual work planning, approval and monitoring processes
  • gathering and analysis of programme administrative data
  • dashboard and visualization of the programme data and results
  • financial and budget revision and monitoring.
• Ensure system and users documentation are prepared for the developed applications and tools
• Prepare reports on programming project specifications, activities, or status

Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree program (such as a master’s program, or higher) in ICT or related field or;
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in ICT or related field or;
• Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected or;
• Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of the software development life-cycle.
• Knowledge of the Google Applications environment.
• Experience working on a variety of software development projects.
• Deep programming language knowledge.
• Creativity, innovation and problem solving skills.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of other languages an asset.
• Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members from different national and cultural backgrounds.

Learning Elements:

• Upon completion of the assignment, and depending on its duration, the Intern will gain the following knowledge assets:
  • Increased understanding of the UNFPA and its programing principles
  • Understanding the UNFPA mandate and policies, including ICT set-up
  • Understanding the dynamics of operational and program support
  • Acquaintance with UN technical language, working procedures, and coordination mechanisms
  • Writing and formulation of substantive documents
  • Networking with UN colleagues
  • Work experience in a multicultural setting

Languages:

• Proficiency In both written and spoken English is required

Financial Aspects:

• Interns do not receive a salary or any other form of remuneration from UNFPA.
• The costs associated with an intern's participation in the programme must be assumed either by the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students, or by the students themselves, who will have to meet living expenses as well as make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and other requirements.
• However, they receive a stipend to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, if not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation, or scholarship programme.
• The amount of the stipend varies according to the duty station. In addition, applicants must have medical insurance for the duration of the internship.
• Proof of insurance will need to be submitted before the internship begins. UNFPA does not provide medical insurance for interns.

Required Competencies:
Values:

• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results
• Being accountable
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen
• Thinking analytically and strategically