Jobs - 50275- GIS Intern (UNOCHA ROCCA)

GIS Intern (UNOCHA ROCCA)

Location :

Almaty, KAZAKHSTAN

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

01-Nov-2014

Application Deadline :

15-Oct-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

2-6 months

Languages Required :

English Russian

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. 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.

Background

OCHA Regional Office for Caucasus and Central Asia (ROCCA) covers a region that is highly susceptible to natural and man-made disasters. OCHA ROCCA makes sure that Governments, civil society and international actors are well prepared, so that in the face of slow- or sudden-onset emergencies, the entire humanitarian community joins efforts to assist affected people.

Through its information management activities, ROCCA aims to support timely, better, and more informed programmatic and strategic decisions on humanitarian action in the Caucasus and Central Asia. A key priority is to improve information management preparedness in the region. The scope of information management activities include data collection, data processing and analysis, data mapping and visualization, capacity-building and data dissemination.

The internship is intended to:

promote a better understanding of international problems and give an insight into the work of the United Nations;

provide OCHA ROCCA with the able assistance of an outstanding young student specializing in a field related to their own work.

Duties and Responsibilities

The internship is UNPAID and full-time. The minimum duration is two months. This period can be extended up to a total period of six months.

Under the direct supervision of the OCHA ROCCA Information Management Officer, the intern will:

assist in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing geographical and baseline datasets;

assist in the updating of internal and external information platforms;

support the development of templates for humanitarian data collection and sharing;

support the preparation of information management and GIS capacity building workshops;

perform other duties, as required.

At the end of the internship, the intern will receive full feedback on the job performed, and upon successful completion of the assigned duties, the intern may request a letter of recommendation.

Competencies

Core Competencies

Communication

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed

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

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Applicant must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
1. Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
2. Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
3. Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
The university degree specified above should be in information management, (geographic) information systems, computer science, or any other related field.

Language requirements

Fluency in oral and written English, and working knowledge of Russian, is required.

Experience

Applicants:

are not required to have professional work experience; shall be computer literate in standard software applications, and preferably also in GIS software; have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.