Background
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Unit of Information and Technology Management (ITM) in Copenhagen is responsible for supporting UNDP Country Offices around the world with ICT and Green Energy solutions.ย Our Unit offers a stimulating and versatile internship in an international environment with contact to various partners from more than 170 countries with the UN and UNDPโs presence. We are a team who work in a dynamic and informal atmosphere, and we expect our interns to become vital members of the team.ย
As an intern, you will be given tasks and opportunities that have a direct global impact on the development efforts of the international community. The UNDP ITM ICT Architecture internship programme enhances the academic life experience of passionate students as interns and empowers them to become socially responsible, innovative, and environmentally conscious leaders of tomorrow. We bridge the gap between textbook learning and real-life industry experience by taking interns behind the scenes of the worldโs leading clean energy and sustainability initiatives, while learning to take into consideration the local context.ย
By being part of our dynamic unit, you will also gain worldwide connections with other top-talented interns and UN staff from other agencies; our office is located at the UN City in Copenhagen giving you the opportunity to interact with people outside the UNDP ITM Unit.
ย Duties and Responsibilities
ย Duration: 6 months (1 August 2025 - 31 January 2026) ย Competencies Cloud computing: understands the cloud computing strategy and cloud-based infrastructure technologies, apply such knowledge and experience in developing infrastructure setup Information Security: knowledge in Information Security to apply in developing infrastructure setup ICT operation support: knowledge in ICT operation and support, applying standard practice and guideline in supporting colleagues Programming Skills: basic knowledge in developing scripts to automate management/operation tasks Client orientation: maintains effective relationships with clients to understand and meet or exceed their needs. Finds ways to ensure client satisfaction Process Innovation: Identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement as well as improving current practices, increasing effectiveness, and achieving efficiency gains. Actively supports the application of sound quality management standards and process improvement Project Management: Able to organize and structure different tasks, good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation. Understands the entire project and programme management lifecycle and service delivery related aspects including experiences in handling and delivering multiple ICT projects Communication: communicates effectively when working in teams and have a proactive attitude with a goal-oriented mind-set Collaboration: displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability and Interest and motivation in working in an international organization.
ย Required Skills and Experience
Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:ย Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a masterโs programme, or higher);ย Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelorโs degree or equivalent);ย Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above)ย in the field of IT Technician/Software Developer, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;ย Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.ย Knowledge in the following fields are required: Project and Programme Management, Project and Service Delivery, Internetworking, Network management, Microsoft collaboration tools, API programming and scripting, and Artificial Intelligence. Knowledge and experiences in Project and Programme Management lifecycle, and Successful Project and Service Delivery is a strong advantage Knowledge in Internetworking (TCP/IP, firewall, routing/switching, LAN, WIFI, etc.) is an advantage Knowledge in Unified communication (voice over IP technologies, Microsoft messaging platform, Cisco Call managers etc.) and Network Monitoring systems is an advantage Knowledge in Microsoft collaboration and productivity Tools: Microsoft Office package, MS Teams, SharePoint, O365, Azure, AWS or google apps is an advantage Knowledge in developing API scripts and scripting languages is essential Knowledge with network architecture and network monitoring systems is mandatory Experience in managing and updating website content is an advantage Experience with gathering, consolidating, and analysing data from databases and reports is an advantage Interest in developing sustainable solutions for country offices, focusing on ICT, IoT, and renewable energy Fluent in written and spoken English is required. Working Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.
Network Management and Administration Strong understanding of TCP/IP protocols, network routing, switching, and firewalls is essential. Strong knowledge of security protocols like firewalls, VPNs, IPSec, and access control lists (ACLs) is required. Familiarity with cloud networking concepts and potential for hybrid cloud deployments is a plus. Experience with Cisco, Meraki, HPE, Juniper enterprise network equipment and familiarity with NetOps and AIOps is valuable. Experience with opensource and enterprise NMS and NPM platforms is preferred. Familiarity with basic network operating systems like Linux or FreeBSD is essential. Basic Linux administration skills are required. Ability to write scripts (Bash, Python) to automate tasks and configuration management is essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve network issues is essential.
Network and Infrastructure Security
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Technical and Project Documentation
Do not miss out on this opportunity to be a part of this international team and apply by the deadline 27 April 2025, midnight (CET).
The application should contain: Cover Letter (in English) stating interest in and qualifications for the post; Current and complete CV in English;
ย Please group your CV and cover letter into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows you to upload a maximum of one document.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and called for interviews following the deadline.
If you have any questions, please write to us via email address itm.internship@undp.org ย Disclaimer
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