Work Location

Geneva

Expected duration

3-6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The internship is located in the Information Systems Management Section (ISMS) within the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM), Geneva, Switzerland. This internship is for a minimum of 5 months and maximum of 6 months with a desired starting date in February 2025, is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work 5 days per week (40 hours) and reports to head of the Information Systems Management Section Operations Team. Interns will have the opportunity to work closely with the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM)’s Information Systems Management Section (ISMS) Team. The duties of interns may include, but are not limited to, providing support for computer information systems, and creating weekly reports on systems usage. Interns will assist in the preparation of travel kits of hardware and software for travelling staff. Interns will assist in managing a range of cybersecurity tools. Interns will also assist in implementing IT projects and contributing to the preparation of reports and other work products.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). 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 PhD Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD 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. Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. Please provide details. Experience working in a multi-cultural international work environment, conducting research and/or handling sensitive or confidential information is desirable. Please provide details.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. Fluency in English is required for this internship.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

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.