AI Innovation Intern

UNDP • New York, NY

2h • Remote

About The Position

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Unit of Information and Technology Management (ITM) in New York are the enablers supporting UNDP Country Offices around the world with technological solutions that empower the projects we deliver. Our Unit offers a stimulating and versatile internship in an international environment with contact to various partners from some 166 countries with UNDP presence. We are a team who work in a dynamic and informal atmosphere, and we expect our interns to become vital members of the team.

UNDP is committed to leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative tool to advance sustainable development objectives. The AI, Data and Engineer Team works across divisions to design and implement cutting-edge AI solutions tailored to the unique challenges faced by global communities. This dynamic role supports innovation and AI-based insights that help achieve the organization’s strategic goals.

The AI Innovation Intern is responsible for assisting the development and implementation of AI-based solutions, fostering a culture of technological innovation, and ensuring adherence to ethical AI principles within UNDP’s global operations. The position is fully remote and the successful Interns are required to work with North America EST zone

Requirements

• Be enrolled in either in a graduate level program (Master’s or PhD), in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields.
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
• Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (1) and (2) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;
• Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program
• Prior academic or internship experience in AI, Data and GIS applications.
• Understanding of AI principles, machine learning techniques, and ethical AI practices.
• In-depth knowledge of data science, linear algebra, algorithms, and statistics.
• In-depth knowledge of computer programming languages, such as Python, JavaScript, and C#.
• Exposure to AI models such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Cloude etc.
• Exposure to Cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and GCP.
• Willingness to learn and continue developing knowledge in an up-and-coming field.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced work environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to collaborate cross-functionally with different teams.

Nice To Haves

• Has interest and understanding of AI development.
• Has interest in developing AI. Promote a client service-oriented culture within the unit, connecting the new upcoming UNDP Digital Workspace strategy with current theories and practices in Design Thinking, Service Design, and Customer Experience
• Has good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data for practical implementation.
• Communicates effectively when working in a team, and can work independently with a proactive attitude and a goal-oriented mindset
• Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Has interest and motivation in working in an international organization.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude. Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view.
• Is a self-starter and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mind-set; good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities, effective when working in teams and independently. Promote the ITM’s overall ICT strategic framework and work plan pertaining to the minimum ICT standards, infrastructure, and connectivity dimensions. The ITM unit is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Our work is focused on high quality, continuous improvements, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing AI tools and platforms that address corporate operation challenges.
• Support the deployment of AI systems to optimize operational efficiency and business processes.
• Collaborate with business counterparts to develop data transformation logics.
• Contribute to building sematic models, which are the foundation for AI-driven decision-making processes.
• Assist in exploring new GIS analysis tools.
• Support business counterparts leveraging AI based GIS analysis tools.

Benefits

• Monthly stipend
• The stipend will be paid monthly, and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.
• Where an intern is financially supported by an institution, government or third party, UNDP will, subject to the rules of such institution, government or a third party, pay the intern the difference, if any, between the external financial support provided and the applicable UNDP stipend.
• Where an intern is engaged in-person and is not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, Government, foundation or scholarship programme, a stipend intended to help cover basic daily expenses related to an in-person internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station, is paid by the receiving office (monthly “in-person” stipend rate is USD1,000). A remote reduced stipend (the rate is a subject to the duty station location) is intended to help cover expenses related to the internship, such as internet connections or other means to remain in contact with the receiving office, is paid by the receiving office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees