About the role#
This internship supports the United Nations Operations and Crisis Centre (UNOCC) within the Data Unit. The unit conducts integrated analysis, modeling, and data engineering to inform UN leadership on country risk outlooks, crisis developments, and trends. You will work within a multi-party entity that provides global situational awareness and risk management.
What you'll do#
- Produce GIS maps for operational support, advocacy, and awareness-raising.
- Assist with strategic planning tasks.
- Collaborate with the team to support the goals of the Data Unit.
What you'll need#
- Coursework in GIS, remote sensing, cartography, and visualization.
- Background in spatial analysis, modeling, geospatial programming, or geospatial data management.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
- A reliable and communicative approach to teamwork.
Location & details#
- This is an unpaid internship based in New York, NY.
- The role offers flexible work arrangements, including remote, on-site, or hybrid options.
- The expected duration of the internship is 6 months.
- This posting is for a candidate pool to fill vacancies through January 2027.
About United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. It consists of 193 Member States and focuses on maintaining global peace and security. The organization operates across areas including humanitarian assistance, human rights, and development. It is based in New York and employs over 67,000 people.
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