UNICC is committed to achieving diversity and inclusion within its workforce, providing an environment that reflects the values enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. UNICC is dedicated to the SDGs, making SDG-5 (Gender Equality) and SDG-10 (Reduce Inequalities) the organization goals.
About UNICC:
The objectives of the Centre, as stated by its mandate, are to provide information and communication technology (ICT) services (including training) on an inter-organizational basis.
As a part of the UN family, UNICC espouses the same values that the UN embraces. As a service provider, its core values are unmatched and underlie its continued growth: trust, customer-focus, accountability, understanding cross-cultural differences, excellence, innovation, and teamwork. This combination has made UNICC the preferred provider of shared ICT services within the United Nations System.
UNICC is committed to delivering reliable ICT services driven by best practices. With its world-class technology and state-of-the-art infrastructure, together with the vast cross-domain experience of its very knowledgeable staff, UNICC is always ready to offer UN-friendly shared solutions to the United Nations System of Organizations.
Purpose of the position:
The Dynamics Platform Unit is looking to enhance the capacity of the team to support the operations in the delivery of support to its customers from an application support and platform management perspective.
The main objective is to enable students to apply and complement the knowledge they have acquired throughout their academic training to prepare them for the professional world.
Organizational Setting and Reporting:
Interns work 5 days per week (37.5hours) under the supervision of the Dynamics 365 Senior Technician and will be provided guidance and support to perform the responsibilities mentioned below.
Responsibilities:
The incumbent will work under the guidance and supervision of the Dynamics 365 Senior Technician in the MS Dynamics Unit (DDMS) within the Digital Delivery (DD) division and in close collaboration with the Dynamics Platform Unit on the following duties:
Assist in providing Power Apps and Dynamics environments monitoring, administration and management. Identify risks and propose and implement mitigation actions Assist in providing support to customers for Dynamics services Participate in analyzing, designing and implementing solutions to problems in systems based in the Power Platform, including integrations with existing systems Assist with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making Assist with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochuresCompetencies:
Overall attitude at work: Maintains integrity and takes a clear ethical approach and stance; demonstrates commitment to the Organization’s mandate and promotes the values of the Organization in daily work and behaviour; is accountable for work carried out in line with own role and responsibilities; is respectful towards, and trusted by, colleagues and counterparts. Communication: Expresses oneself clearly in conversation and interaction with others; actively listens. Produces effective written communications. Ensures that information is shared. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective relationships with colleagues and team members. Deals constructively with conflicts. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences: Demonstrates ability to work constructively with people with different backgrounds and orientations. Respects differences and ensures that all can contribute. Knowing and managing yourself: Manages ambiguity and pressure in a self-reflective way. Uses criticism as a development opportunity. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth. Producing results: Produces and delivers quality results. Is action oriented and committed to achieving outcomes.Requirements – Education:
To qualify for this internship, applicants must be currently enrolled in a University programme (final year of a Master’s degree or equivalent) specializing in areas that are relevant to UNICC’s line of business such as Computer Science, Mathematics or other related fields, or must have graduated in the last 6 months.
Requirements – Work Experience:
Applicants are not required to have professional work experience to participate in the UNICC’s internship program, but applicants should have the following functional and technical skills:
Excellent communication skills Understanding of web application development concepts Understanding of cloud computing concepts Able produce documents and presentationsLanguage(s):
Fluency in English is required (verbal and written)Closing date for applications:
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Geneva Time) on 10 June 2025.
Selection process:
The UNICC workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, and opinions. UNICC seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity by ensuring equal opportunity and an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, ethnicity, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
Interested candidates should apply through the UNICC official webpage until set time frame and should fill in the required form and attach a motivation letter. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for the interview.