Jobs at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Key Tasks:

• Assist in generating a variety of communication materials, such as meeting notes, email responses, draft background papers, graphics, and digital analyses.
• Assist in coordination within the Division and across other departments for a variety of projects and initiatives.
• Support the management of partnerships for World Environment Da, Champions of the Earth, and UN Environment Assembly (e.g., drafting meeting minutes, responding to inquiries, conducting follow-ups, updating databases, performing due diligence processes, monitoring and collecting data).
• Support outreach activities for various public advocacy campaigns and activities.
• Assist with the organization of internal and external meetings and events.
• Support the drafting of wrap-up reports and the day-to-day communication of campaign activities.
• Provide administrative, project management, and information management support.
• Carry out other duties on an as-needed basis as may be required.

Qualifications/special skills

• Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• Preferred areas of studies: Communications, Information Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Media Studies, Journalism, or related field.
• No work experience is required. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work. experience.

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Tasks;

• Develop a comprehensive work plan and timeline for deliverables, ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder expectations.
• Gather and document user requirements from selected GEMS/Water partner agencies for functional and non-functional aspects of the water quality data management software.
• Conduct an extensive review and testing of existing open-source/free software to evaluate their potential as a foundation for developing the required data management system.
• Collaborate with technical working groups at UNEP, WMO, and relevant stakeholders to ensure the software integrates seamlessly with the WMO Hydrological Observing System and the UNEP GEMStat water quality information system.
• Design and develop a user-centric water quality data management software system based on the requirements and gaps identified, ensuring interoperability with existing hydrological data exchange standards like SensorThingsAPI and WaterML 2.0.
• Pilot-test the developed software at partner organizations, incorporating feedback to refine functionality and usability.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation for end-users, including software installation guides, usage manuals, and online support resources published via platforms like GitHub.
• Compile a detailed project report summarizing outcomes, challenges, and recommendations for the future development of water quality data management systems.

Qualifications/special skills

• A bachelor degree in informatics or environmental sciences with experience in the field of hydroinformatics is required. An advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the same areas is desirable.
• At least five years’ experience in the development of data management systems with in-depth knowledge of relational database management systems, REST web services and web frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, Javascript) is required.
• In-depth knowledge of data processing, analysis and visualization is required, with a focus on water data exchange standards, especially relevant OGC standards like SensorThingsAPI and WaterML 2.0,.
• Knowledge of water quality monitoring and related metadata is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders is desirable.
• Prior experience in delivering technical training is desirable