JOB OVERVIEW
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Deadline: May 29, 2025
Internship Type: Full-time, Unpaid
About UNECA – United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) plays a pivotal role in promoting economic and social development across the continent. Guided by the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2063, UNECA is a powerhouse of policy research, capacity building, and strategic support for a transformed and empowered Africa.
Position: Intern – Geospatial Information Management
Internship Overview
This exciting internship opportunity at UNECA offers exposure to cutting-edge work in geospatial information systems (GIS), sustainable urban planning, and environmental data analytics. Interns will contribute to projects that support Africa’s data-driven development initiatives
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet at least one of the following:
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree (minimum Bachelor’s) in:
- Geography
- Geoinformatics
- Environmental Science
- Urban Planning
- Or a related field
Have recently graduated (within the past year) with a degree in the above areas.
Required Skills & Technical Qualifications
- Basic experience with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS)
- Understanding of geospatial data formats (e.g., shapefiles, GeoJSON, satellite imagery, geodatabases)
- Familiarity with web mapping applications is a plus
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is required; knowledge of French is an added advantage
- No prior professional work experience is required
Languages
- Required: English (fluency in oral and written)
- Desirable: French
Internship Conditions
- This is an unpaid internship.
- Interns are responsible for their own travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses.
- Non-resident candidates may need to arrange appropriate visa/work authorization before starting.
- Selected candidates must begin the internship within one year of graduation.
How to Apply
To learn more and submit your application, please follow the instructions on the official UN Careers Portal:
Note: Job openings are removed at 11:59 PM (New York Time) on the deadline date, May 29, 2025.
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