Overview
Internship supporting the development and prototyping of a Publications Database and other knowledge dissemination platforms for UNIDO.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and development of a basic web application for internal and external access to UNIDO’s knowledge products.
- Support the creation of a user-friendly administration interface to manage KM-related content.
- Contribute to exploratory reviews of software tools and AI-driven services for improved search and access functionality.
- Assist in researching and identifying AI driven search possibilities.
- Assist in developing wireframes and layout mockups for the Publications Database platform.
- Assist in the design and creation of dedicated Communities of Practice.
- Assist in designing and creating online forms with or without related submission workflows.
- Participate in the integration or interfacing of potential tools with existing UNIDO platforms.
- Support the documentation of technical findings, proposed architectures, and prototype features.
- Assist with stakeholder consultations and technical coordination with IT colleagues.
- Support research and reporting on knowledge management trends, tools, and good practices.
- Prepare an end-of-internship report.
Required Experience
- Basic experience with web development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) and familiarity with modern frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or similar).
- Exposure to backend technologies and languages such as Python, PHP, or Node.js, and understanding of REST APIs.
- General understanding of relational and/or NoSQL databases and content management concepts.
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle and version control (e.g., Git).
- Experience with SharePoint set-up and functionalities as well as exposure to the use of Power App and Opensearch.
- Interest or exposure to knowledge management systems, digital libraries, document management, or enterprise search solutions is an advantage.
- Ability to research and evaluate digital tools, particularly open-source or AI-enhanced platforms for document indexing and retrieval.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a second level university degree programme (master's or equivalent) or higher; or begin the internship within one year of completing a second level university degree; or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first degree programme (bachelor's or equivalent); or begin the internship within one year of completing a first level university degree. Only accredited institutions will be considered.
- Field of specialization: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
