Cloud Service Engineering Internship

at  United Nations Development Programme UNDP

Job Identification
20614
Locations
Copenhagen, Denmark
Posting Date
09/14/2024, 05:00 PM
Apply Before
10/20/2024, 04:59 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
Vacancy Type
Internship Programme
Practice Area
Crisis management / Country Management Support
Bureau
Bureau for Management Services
Contract Duration
6 months
Education & Work Experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Other Criteria
IT/ICT Engineer, Network, computer Science
Required Languages
English
Desired Languages
UN official languages
Vacancy Timeline
5 Weeks
Background
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
The Cloud Infrastructure Services unit of Information and Technology Management (ITM) Office in United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is responsible for promoting and supporting Cloud platform as well as organization-wide Cloud-based services like Modern Device Management. Our vision is to enable smart UN facilities which are: Optimal and efficient, Efficient in management and Sustainable, by offering and implementing modern Cloud based services to build modern age UNDP around the globe that are fully aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our Unit offers a stimulating and versatile internship in an international environment with contact to various partners from some 166 countries with UNDP 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.
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 Cloud Service Engineer 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-time industry experience by taking interns behind the scenes of the world’s leading Cloud initiatives and technologies, while learning to take into consideration the local context. By being a part of our dynamic unit, you will also gain worldwide connections with other top-talented interns and UN staff from UNDP and 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.

HOW TO APPLY?

Do not miss out on this opportunity to be a part of this international team and apply by the deadline 20 October 2024, midnight (CET).
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and called for interview following the deadline. If you have any questions, please write to us via email address itm.internship@undp.org
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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Assist Cloud Infrastructure team in:

• Provisioning and supporting Core Infrastructure and Cloud services
• Providing advisory and support for existing Cloud services
• Assisting in implementation and support of new Cloud services
• Preparation and publishing of internal documentation and knowledge base articles
• Preparation and conducting webinars and trainings
• Perform other tasks as assigned