UNU-EHS EduSphere, E-Learning – Web Developer Internship

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

UNU-EHS INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

Organizational Unit: United Nations University – Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS)

Reference Number: UNU-EHS/EduSphere/E-LEARNING – WEB DEVELOPER (WEB ENTWICKLER)/2015/ 1

Applications: By email to: internship-applications@ehs.unu.edu

Application deadline:Rolling

United Nations University’s Mission: The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars, engaged in research, postgraduate teaching and capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. For more information, please visitwww.unu.edu.

UNU-EHS : established in December 2003, addresses the risk and vulnerability aspects of human security and the consequences of complex environmental hazards for sustainable development. The work of UNU‐EHS helps to improve the in‐depth understanding of the cause effect relationships to find ways to reduce risks and vulnerabilities. The Institute supports policymakers and decision makers with evidence‐based research and information. www.ehs.unu.edu.

The EduSphere section investigates the teaching – research nexus to enhance the graduate education and research training of the Institute. The section develops open educational resources on vulnerability and risk for sharing with educators, students and self-learners to use, reuse and adapt them in teaching, learning and research. Information Communications Technology (ICT) play a key role in activity of the section with regard to eLearning/distance education, open source technologies and new media in context WEB 2.0 technologies to facilitate communication and knowledge sharing, to enhance project work, and design and deliver learning materials.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop modules for content/learning management framework,
• Support the design and development of a social networking platform,
• Support the design and development of mobile applications,
• Develop prototypes and evaluate technologies used for the development, based on your previous experience and knowledge in other systems,
• Support the design of and delivery of web based educational content.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Field of Study: education, computer science, information/communication technology, media, graphic design or related field

Essential Skills and attributes:

• Good knowledge in database and web programming (PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, AJAX, CSS, MySQL, etc.) as well as open source content/learning management framework (Moodle, ELGG, Drupal, Typo3, etc.). Experience in object oriented programming language will be considered an asset,
• Ability to work independently and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds,
• Excellent command of English.

Desired Skills:

• Other languages, such as French and/or German, will be considered an asset

Teaching/learning objectives:

• Work on exciting projects in context of eLearning, knowledge management and WEB 2.0 technologies,
• Work with a culturally diverse innovative team,
• Gain work experience within UN international working environment.

Duration:The successful candidate will be based at UNU-EHS in Bonn on a full-time basis for a contractual period ranging from 3-6 months. The internship is not remunerated.

Starting Date:Rolling

HOW TO APPLY:

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants should submit their application, preferably by e-mail, and must include the following:

• Quote reference number UNU-EHS/EduSphere/ E-LEARNING – WEB DEVELOPER (WEB ENTWICKLER) /2015/1 in the email subject line;
• Curriculum Vitae in English;
• Cover letter in English: outlining your motivations, experience in technical skills mentioned above, possible contributions to the programme and future career goals;
• Completed UNU-EHS application form (downloadable at:www.ehs.unu.edu/about/internship/international-internship-programme.html#files under Related Files);
• Two letters of recommendation.

For more information about the UNU-EHS internship programme, please visit the website:ehs.unu.edu/about/internship

Workforce diversity is essential to UNU. Suitably qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds including minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Unsuccessful applications will not be acknowledged nor returned.

If you have any questions, please contact us at internship-applications@ehs.unu.edu and for questions concerning the responsibilities/requirements Erick Tambo, tambo@ehs.unu.edu.