Work Location
Full-time. Ideally in-person, HQ Amman duty station. Online / Remote working possible.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of Security and Risk Management (DSRM) is investing in digital transformation across its security information management and operational functions, with a growing emphasis on geospatial capability and the responsible use of artificial intelligence. This internship supports that work by contributing to the development and support of GIS products and AI-assisted tools used across D/FSRM’s five field offices. By the end of the placement, the intern will have gained practical experience in:
Developing and supporting GIS products, spatial datasets and map-based analysis within a UN operational context
Applying AI and automation tools to real security data and geospatial workflows
Working within a humanitarian data management environment with complex operational requirements Under the supervision of the Security Information Analyst, the intern will:
Support the development and maintenance of GIS products for D/FSRM, including spatial datasets, geodatabases, map-based visualisations and operational mapping outputs for the five field offices
Support the agency’s use of artificial intelligence by helping to integrate AI features — such as natural language processing, automated classification and AI-assisted analysis — into existing and new D/FSRM tools and geospatial products
Contribute to the design and development of low-code applications (e.g. Power Apps and Dataverse) that support D/FSRM’s GIS and data management needs
Contribute to the documentation of system logic, data models and user guidance materials
Support testing and iteration of tools with input from field users
Assist with data visualisation and reporting tasks in Power BI where relevant
Perform any other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must be enrolled in or have recently graduated from (within one year) a Master's degree programme in a relevant field. Relevant fields include but are not limited to:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Geomatics
Information Management or Information Systems
Computer Science or Data Science
A related technical or interdisciplinary field Demonstrated experience with GIS software and spatial data management (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS) is a particular advantage. Familiarity with any of the following is desirable but not required: applied use of AI tools and large language models; Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio); or Dataverse.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job internship, English is required.
Additional Information
The intern must provide proof of valid medical and accident insurance and a certificate of good health prior to commencement of the internship. The intern is required to adhere to UNRWA's Code of Ethics and all applicable standards of conduct throughout the placement. The internship is unpaid and does not constitute an employment relationship with UNRWA. Full-time interns are entitled to two days of leave per month. The internship does not carry any expectation of employment following its conclusion.
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.