Tasks:


Data Collection and Processing: Collect, clean, and preprocess spatial datasets related to urban dynamics, including demographics, housing, land use, transportation, and urban development.
Geospatial Analysis and Visualization: Supporting spatial analyses and creating thematic maps to illustrate trends in urban growth, land use patterns, and infrastructure dynamics.
Workflow Automation: Support in developing and refining Python scripts to automate data processing, spatial analysis, and mapping workflows related to urban systems. iv. Dashboard and Interactive Map Development: Design and implement interactive dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, etc ) and web maps (ArcGIS Online, etc) to present insights into urban dynamics for stakeholders.
Reporting and Documentation: Document all workflows, methods, and processes.


Qualifications/special skills


Applicants must at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements:
Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher),
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent),
Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).

Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Preferred areas of study: Geography, geospatial science, remote sensing, urban planning, or any other closely related field. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.