INTERN – E-Learning Content Development & Digital Learning Support

Bonn (or Hybrid)

6 months

Under the supervision of the Head of Office or a designated officer, and in close coordination with UN GGCE personnel, the Intern will: • Support the development of an e-learning course on geodesy by structuring, organizing, and adapting existing UN GGCE content for online learning. • Assist in converting technical material (reports, presentations, training slides, background papers) into learner centred e-learning modules, ensuring clarity, coherence, and appropriate cognitive load. • Support the use of Articulate 360 to develop interactive learning elements, quizzes, knowledge checks, visuals, and narration scripts, under guidance. • Assist with the preparation of course outlines, learning objectives, module structures, and storyboards aligned with adult learning and capacity development principles. • Support the integration and hosting of course content on the Digital Learning Centre’s Moodle platform or Articulate Cloud, as appropriate. • Support testing and quality assurance of e-learning modules within the Leaning Management System (LMS) to ensure functionality, usability, and accessibility across devices. • Collaborate with technical experts to ensure scientific accuracy and alignment with UN GGCE objectives and the GGRF framework. • Contribute to the preparation of supporting materials such as course descriptions, participant guidance notes, and certification or assessment elements. • Assist with coordination and documentation related to course development meetings, reviews, and timelines. • Perform other related duties as assigned in support of UN GGCE capacity development and digital learning activities.

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in instructional design, e-learning, educational technology, multimedia design, digital communications, geodesy, geospatial sciences, GIS, geography, or a related field; or, (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in any of the fields listed above. Knowledge of a Moodle-based Learning Management System is desirable. Proven ability to use content authoring tools (e.g., Articulate 360, H5P) and media design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva) is desirable. Applicants to the United Nations Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship is required.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is desirable. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

Not available.

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.