Work Location

Berne, Switzerland

Expected duration

Six months

Duties and Responsibilities

The Universal Postal Union (UPU), a specialized agency of the United Nations and the principal forum for cooperation between postal sector stakeholders, establishes the rules for international mail exchanges. It has 191 member countries and has its headquarters in Berne, Switzerland. The UPU’s primary objective is to encourage the provision of quality postal services that are accessible to all, and its core mission is to develop social, cultural and commercial communication between peoples. The UPU comprises several bodies, including the Postal Operations Council (POC), made up of represent¬atives from 41 member countries, which considers operational and technical matters of interest to the postal service. It promotes the introduction of new postal products and establishes standards for the various tech¬nological, operational or other processes as well as procedures for the implementation thereof. General context of the traineeship: Develop end-user reports for several applications.

Qualifications/special skills

– Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics or related fields – student attached to a university or institution of a similar nature and whose course of study is in progress or about to be completed; or – Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics or related fields – graduate having graduated a maximum of six months prior to the internship start date. Good knowledge of: – SQL; – Data analysis; and – Ability to learn and use other languages (C#, JavaScript)

Languages

Proficiency in English is mandatory (UN Level II). French would be an advantage (UN Level II).

Additional Information

** In line with UPU rules, this traineeship is reserved EXCLUSIVELY for STUDENTS. Any other candidate profile will not be considered. Recent graduates in the areas described above are also invited to apply. They must have graduated within six months of the date of this announcement. The traineeship will be remunerated in accordance with current UPU Human Resources rules.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.