Information Management Team

Work LocationHome based Expected durationJuly to Dec.2025 Duties and ResponsibilitiesBackground: Desertification, along with climate change and the loss of biodiversity were identified as the greatest challenges to sustainable development during the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. Established in 1994, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is the sole legally binding international agreement linking environment and development to sustainable land management. The Convention seeks to support countries to address Desertification, Land Degradation, and Drought (DLDD). (www.unccd.int) The G20 (or Group of Twenty) is the annual international forum for the governments of 19 industrialized countries and the European Union (EU). The G20 Leaders' Declaration, issued in November 2020, launched the \"Global Initiative on Reducing Land Degradation and Enhancing Conservation of Terrestrial Habitats\" (G20 Global Land Initiative). Building on existing initiatives and on a voluntary basis, the G20 countries share the ambition to achieve a 50 per cent reduction in the amount of degraded land by 2040. The G20 Global Land Initiative, with oversight from UNCCD, will focus on building capacity, engaging the private sector, empowering civil society and showcasing success. Engagement with the private sector, including in relation to mining, agriculture and forestry, will be key to encourage support for land restoration efforts and the adoption of sustainable land management practices. The Initiative Coordination Office seeks a web/database developer intern to assist the G20 GLI team conduct Geographic Information Science (GIS) activities and maintain and develop web applications. Duties and responsibilities: Under the guidance of the Information Management Officer, the Intern will: • Assist with maintaining and updating geospatial web; • Support the configuration of geospatial tools such as layer toggling, zoom, drawing tools, and export functions; • Conduct data entry, cleaning, and formatting for GIS layers; • Help document scripts, workflows, and processes in user and technical manuals; • Assist in drafting visual content for presentations, reports, and training sessions; • Participate in testing and troubleshooting web applications and APIs; • Support the integration of multimedia content (maps, dashboards, reports); • Contribute to organizing training sessions and compiling learning materials; Qualifications/special skills- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in GIS, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; - Basic understanding of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and GIS tools; - Familiarity with QGIS or ArcGIS Pro, and platforms such as MapX or Superset is a plus; - Ability to work independently and in a remote team environment; - Interest in sustainable development, land restoration, and digital innovation. LanguagesStrong written and verbal communication skills in English is required. Additional Information\"For a remote internship, candidates will require a laptop or desktop PC with Windows 11, Linux (a recent and actively supported distribution), or Mac (with the latest macOS update), as well as a reliable, high-speed internet connection. If available, an Office 365 license will be provided by UNCCD to enable access to official emails, SharePoint, OneDrive, and other office applications such as Word and Excel. Further Computer Requirements: • An antivirus application with regular updates enabled. • A modern web browser (e.g., Edge, Chrome, Firefox) with automatic updates enabled. • For Windows PCs, Windows Update must be enabled to receive the latest security updates. • For Linux systems, candidates should be familiar with applying system updates and ensuring compatibility with Office 365 web applications. Additionally, a mobile phone is required to enable Multifactor Authentication (MFA) via SMS or the Microsoft Authenticator App.\" Intern Specific textInterns 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 FeeTHE 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.