About the role#
The Department of Economic and Social Affairs is looking for an Information Systems Intern to support the development of MUIOGO. This project integrates the OG-Core macroeconomic model into a user-friendly interface based on MUIO. The goal is to transition the application toward a fully open-source framework, making it easier for the community to maintain and distribute. You will work under the guidance of a Senior Economic Affairs Officer in New York.
What you'll do#
- Design and implement a policymaker-friendly user interface based on MUIO.
- Integrate the OG-Core model into the interface.
- Build dashboards for scenario design, selection, and execution.
- Create visualization components to help users explore results.
- Add usability features such as defaults, tooltips, and guardrails.
- Replace proprietary front-end components with open-source alternatives.
- Implement packaging and distribution workflows.
- Set up CI/CD pipelines.
- Write documentation and onboarding materials.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or completion of a graduate program in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or a related field.
- Alternatively, enrollment in or completion of the final year of a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or a related field.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
Location & details#
- This role is based in New York, New York.
- The internship is on-site at the Secretariat Building.
- The expected duration is 4 to 6 months, with a desired start date of 23 November 2026.
- This is an unpaid internship.
- Work hours are full-time, though arrangements can be discussed.
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