Duties and Responsibilities

The intern will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the technical specialist. The intern will perform the following functions:

• Develop and implement software projects

• Support the team in identifying partners’ needs and translating into technical requirements.

• Continuously support the wed development projects and their deployment

• Contribute to web application API development processes

• Keep up to date on UNDP guidelines regarding web content, design, and initiatives, particularly guidelines relating to accessibility for people in developing countries and people using assistive technologies

• Monitor new technological developments and share innovations with the team

• Ensure that the Lab uses technology and procedures meeting industry best practices

• Provide as needed support to the Technical Specialist as required for, amongst others, participating in meetings, conferences, providing administrative support, drafting meeting minutes and performing other functions and duties

Note that the internship will be 100% home-based and no travel to the office premises in Istanbul is required.

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Django Framework

• Familiarity with JavaScript/Typescript, HTML, CSS HTTP/2, Web Sockets, and writing RESTful APIs and services

• Strong knowledge of Github actions and git workflow

• Familiarity with Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD)

• Familiarity and skills in Python, SQL Server, Linux

• Experience with using Docker Containers to run and deploy web applications would be an asset

• Ability to effectively use cloud service(s) such as AWS or Microsoft Azure would be an asset

• Interest in International Development and application of technologies for the common good;

• Excellent ability to write and communicate with accuracy and professionalism;

• Ability to manage workload with minimum supervision and collaborate with a wide range of colleagues while meeting deadlines;

• Excellent interpersonal skills: being able to listen and collaborate with a wide range of players, being able to work independently, being pro-active and taking initiative;

• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Personal Competencies:

• Commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;

• Sensitivity to cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age differences;

• Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:
Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

• be enrolled in a second university degree programme (Master’s Degree)

• be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (Bachelor Degree)

• have graduated with a university degree

in fields such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Web Development or similar and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation.

Language:

• Fluent in English with excellent reading and writing skills.