Information Technology and Management Intern

The Information Technology and Management Intern will support the successful implementation of the Global Partnership on Plastic Pollution and Marine Litter’s work and the management of Global Plastics Hub. The intern will assist with plastic lifecycle data analysis, optimization and migration of the Global Plastics Hub, bug fixing, and monitoring user engagement to improve outreach activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with plastic lifecycle data analysis, by identifying new datasets and recommending optimal approaches for data integration and visualization within the global data map and country dashboards.
• Assist in the optimization and migration of the Global Plastics Hub by learning its architecture and codebase, cleaning outdated and unnecessary data and content and providing technical assistance for migration processes.
• Assist in enhancing the Global Plastics Hub by identifying and resolving bugs and improving functionalities, as necessary, through the day-to-day management of the Global Plastics Hub.
• Assist in monitoring user engagement and conducing user data analysis to improve GPML outreach activities and promote increased use of the Global Plastics Hub.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or a closely related field is required.
• Master’s degree in a related field is desirable.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Skills

• Data Analysis
• Data Migration
• Bug Fixing
• User Engagement Monitoring
• Plastic Lifecycle Data Analysis
• Information Technology
• IT Management Practices
• Global Plastics Hub Management

Languages

English, French