ثبت نام دوره ی کارآموزی GIS در سازمان ملل متحد(نیویورک-امریکا)........United Nation Careers-GIS Intern

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Cartographic Section or his/her designated officer, the incumbent is responsible for the following duties in the Cartographic Section of the Specialist Support Service (SSS), Logistics Support Division (LSD), Department of Field Support (DFS): 

Assistance in providing cartographic and geographic information services to the Secretariat as well as the Security Council; Assistance in providing timely geographic information support to peacekeeping and other United Nations operations; Assistance in maintaining geographic databases including satellite imagery and gazetteers; Assistance in preparing production of small-scale briefing maps and large-scale planning and operation maps; Assistance in geographic data collection, analysis and studies for projects developed by the Cartographic Section (e.g. UNmap, UN Gazetteer, UN Earth, UN International Boundary Information Services, etc.); Assistance in designing and developing software aiming at geographic data collection, analysis and studies for projects developed by the Cartographic Section (e.g. UNmap, UN Gazetteer, UN Earth, UN International Boundary Information Services, etc.); Performs other functions as required.

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 client

Education

Applicants must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher), preferably in a Computer Science related degree involving Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or other related discipline that involves a substantial GIS component, and web technologies; or if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, must have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university of equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree. 

Be computer literate in standard software applications; 

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 demonstrated the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.