Position: INTERN - STATISTICS

Application Deadline: July, 04/2023 

Organization Setting and Reporting

The Geospatial Information Management Section (GiMS) of the African Centre for Statistics of ECA is seeking an intern on geospatial information science and technology. The internship is for three months with an opportunity for extension, pending the needs of the programme.

The internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns work for five days per week (35 hours) under the overall guidance of the Chief, GiMS and the direct supervision of the Senior geospatial information officers of GiMS and other members of the Section.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Communication Officer and the overall guidance of Chief, GiMS and the direct supervision of the Senior geospatial information officers, the selected intern will undertake the following assignments and support the accomplishment of the related tasks, including generating related write-ups and storylines. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Undertake research and activities in support of programmes/projects ongoing in the team.

• Support the GiMS Section with reviews including compiling critical information on key studies, project results and impacts; in particular the use of Earth Observation to delineate and incorporate urbanization spatial patterns and socio-infrastructure into a GIS database, assess African urban sprawls, etc.

• Prepare case studies, technical analyses, compiling statistics etc. for publications including scientific journals, newsletters, pamphlets, and communication material etc.

• Support the development of databases of ongoing projects on the geodetic reference frames, national spatial data infrastructures, etc. and update them with information from projects including results achieved, pictures, videos, and news articles;

• Appraise the common standards and metadata that would make statistical and geospatial information more useable and more relevant to a wider range of stakeholders.

• Identify some of the best practices and experiences, and outline the guiding principles for adopting common standards in the mapping practices in Africa.

• Provide support to the organization of regional meetings and other geo-related events organized by ECA (UN-GGIM Session, Expert Groups meetings, etc)

• Assist in drafting and preparing official documents

• Working on geoportal development

• Perform any other duties as requested

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

Client Orientation:

• Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view

• Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect

• Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions

• Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems

• Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects

• Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to a client

Creativity:

• Actively seeks to improve programmes or services;

• Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs;

• Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas;

• Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box";

• Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things;

• Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches

Education

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

(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); or

(c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Work Experience

• No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advanced course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

• English and French are the working Languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of the other is an advantage.

Assessment

• Potential candidates will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration.

Special Notice

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The Cover Note must include:

• Degree Programme (What are you currently studying?)

• Graduation Date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?)

• List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.

• List your top three areas of interest.

• Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.

• Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.

How to Apply

Register using THIS LINK

In your online Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.

Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.