Geographical Information Systems Intern
Position:Intern | I-1Deadline:8 Jan 2027 (115 days left)Job ID:270034Posted on:8 Jan 2026 (250 days ago)
Pay and conditions
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Job Description
The UN Operations and Crisis Centre (UNOCC) seeks GIS interns to support its Data Unit with map production for operational support, advocacy, and strategic planning. Interns will work on spatial analysis, cartography, and geospatial data management in a multi-party crisis and risk management environment. This is a pool opening for internship vacancies running January 2026 through January 2027.
Key Details
Department
UN Operations and Crisis Centre – Data Unit
Position Details
Experience level
Student
Language Requirements
Required
English
Preferred
Another official language
Summary of Responsibilities
- Produce GIS maps for operational support, advocacy, awareness-raising, and strategic planning
- Conduct spatial analysis, remote sensing, and geospatial data management tasks
- Support integrated analysis and modelling that informs senior UN leadership on country risk outlooks and crisis developments
- Contribute to predictive and historic trend analysis within the Data Unit
- Collaborate with team members on geospatial programming and visualization projects
Role Requirements
- Enrolled in or graduated from a degree programme in GIS, remote sensing, cartography, spatial analysis, or related field
- Fluency in English
Desired Criteria
- Collaborative team player
- Knowledge of additional UN official language is an advantage
Skills
Additional Information
- Unpaid internship; interns cover travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses
- Pool opening for vacancies between January 2026 and January 2027
- Work arrangement is flexible: in-person, remote, or hybrid
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from DPPA-DPO Careers, on 8 Jan 2026.