Intern - Smart Sustainable Cities

ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, with the mission to connect the world. To achieve this, ITU manages the radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits at the international level, works to improve communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishes global standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communication systems. ITU also organizes global Telecom events bringing together the most influential representatives of government and the private sector to exchange ideas and knowledge for the benefit of all.

INTERNSHIP:  2015/TSB-12

Date of Issue: Internships Applications from women are encouraged Functions: (Unpaid Internship) Intern - Smart Sustainable Cities Deadline for Applications (23.59 Geneva CH) : 31 August 2015 (85 day(s) until closing deadline)  Duration of Contract:  6 Months (min 1 month Max 3-6 months)   Type of Appointment: Internship Duty Station:  Geneva, Switzerland

Organ: The Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB) fulfills the objectives of the Union relating to telecommunication standardization, by providing secretariat support to groups studying technical, operating and tariff questions and facilitating the adoption of recommendations in these areas with a view to standardizing telecommunications and information technology on a global basis. In order to achieve these objectives, the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau works in accordance with the instructions of the World Telecommunication Standardization Assemblies (WTSA), Telecommunication Standardization Study Groups and the Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group. TSB, headed by an elected Director, provides the technical, administrative and logistic support for the assemblies and for the meetings of the groups mentioned.

Organization Unit: Within the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (TSB), the Study Groups Department (SGD) is responsible for facilitating, managing and supporting the work of the ITU-T study groups in the development of global telecommunication standards (ITU-T recommendations) and other documents and databases related to standardization. It provides the secretariats for the Sector's study groups, focus groups and other ad hoc groups. The Department maintains close relations with the ITU Radiocommunication and Telecommunication Development Sectors and takes part in their work as required. Likewise, it cooperates with other global standards organizations such as ISO and IEC as well as recognized industry forums and consortia.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities of the Internship

Smart Sustainable Cities The intern would carry out research on issues relating to ICTs, the environment and climate change. The specific area can be tailored to the background and interest of the applicant. Examples of topics are: ICTs for monitoring and adapting to the effects of climate change and environmental degradation ICTs for mitigating the effects of climate change, improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions e-waste management Internet of Things and smart sustainable cities, smart buildings and urban planning Environmental sustainability Greening ICT Supply chains Green ICT procurement

Qualifications required

Education: University degree in Telecommunications, Engineering and Computer Science, Environmental Law, Environmental Science, Environmental Management

Languages: Very good knowledge of English. A good knowledge of French and Spanish would be desirable

Competencies: Regular use and ability to perform complex tasks with Microsoft Office software, such as Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel

Additional Information: Internship: Unpaid Students, graduates and researchers from ITU-T Academia members are encouraged to apply. List of members: http://www.itu.int/online/mm/scripts/mm.list?_search=UNIV&_languageid=1

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Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration