Under the direct supervision of the Information Systems Officer the intern will: Utilize cloud computing platforms and principles for application development.
Create applications in accordance with validated user
requirements and designated development platforms.
Conduct application testing and address identified
bugs to ensure that only functional applications are deployed.
Generate comprehensive technical documentation,
including system requirements, job aids, user manuals and ICT process guides.
Identify opportunities for solutions to enhance
business processes and define the requirements of business users.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must meet one of the following
requirements: be enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate school programme in
information and communication technology or related area; be enrolled in the
final academic year of degree programme in information and communication
technology or related area; or f pursuing their studies in countries where
higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, have
completed at least three years of fulltime studies at a university or
equivalent institution towards the completion of an information and
communication technology degree or related degree.
In addition, possessing any of the following
skills will be an added advantage: Cloud Computing
Proficiency – Knowledge of cloud platforms such as
AWS, Azure, or Similar including services like compute, storage, and
networking.
Programming skills – familiarity with scripting
languages such as .Net, Python, Java and SQL. Application Development –
Knowledge in developing applications based on user requirements and utilizing
modern development frameworks.
Testing and Debugging – Strong skills in application
testing, debugging, and resolving system bugs to ensure high quality releases.
Business Analysis – Capability to identify areas for
improvement in business processes and articulate business users’ requirements
effectively.
Problem-solving skills – identifying issues or ways
to improve systems that are already in place is a key job function, therefore
must be a critical thinker who can successfully troubleshoot and solve
problems.
Collaboration and Communication – Excellent teamwork
and communication skills to work with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
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.
How To Apply
