Internship: eTools team, Field Results Group, New York Headquarters

eTools is a platform designed and built by UNICEF to strengthen the way it works with partners across the globe in managing results for children. eTools is a suite of applications that is being custom developed in-house using an open source and agile software development approach. The eTools team seeks intern(s) to support the eTools global transformation initiative.

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

The UNICEF Internship Programme offers qualified and eligible students at both Headquarters (HQ) and Country Offices (CO) the unique opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in UNICEF's work and the United Nations system under the direct supervision of experienced UNICEF staff.

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For every child, hope.

UNICEF's role in planning, measuring, tracking, and reporting results for children require the ability to gather, integrate, and share information between multiple actors. The demands for real-time information and problem solving with partners is vital to this process, especially in humanitarian action. While some country offices have attempted to address these needs individually in the past, eTools is the only institutionally supported platform built for this purpose.

eTools is a platform designed and built by UNICEF to strengthen the way it works with partners across the globe in managing results for children. eTools is a suite of applications that is being custom developed in-house using an open source and agile software development approach.

The eTools team seeks intern(s) to support the eTools global transformation initiative.

The intern will work with Field Results Group based at UNICEF Headquarters, New York. S/he will report to the eTools Project Manager. S/he is not expected to travel out of this duty station during the assignment. A flexible workspace will be provided. The intern will be expected to participate in project meetings, as well as other UNICEF meetings. 

How can you make a difference?

You will work towards reaching the following objectives to support the eTools global transformation initiative and create value for children;

• Participate in eTools project meetings to understand different modules and rollout to countries
• Support documenting outcomes from eTools project meetings related to module functionality and rollout to countries
• Support documenting test cases and/or user guides related to eTools modules and rollout to countries
• Perform other tasks as necessary to furthering UNICEF's eTools global transformation initiative

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have to be/have...

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree programme preferably in Computer Science or Business.
• Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written form is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle is desirable.
• Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish) is considered an asset. 

Duration

This will be a full-time internship, the duration of the internship will be for a minimum of 3 months with anticipated starting in March 2018 with a possibility of extending for a total of 6 months.

Remuneration

In accordance with UNICEF's guidelines, interns will be paid a stipend of US $1,500/month full time. There is no expectancy of employment at the end of the internship. UNICEF is not responsible for obtaining any necessary visas.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values are Commitment, Diversity, and Integrity and our Core Competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results. To view our competency framework, please click here. 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.