Intern - Emerging Technologies and AI Applications
About The Position
The position is located in the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (UNODET). UNODET was established on 1 January 2025, with a mandate to: (a) advise the senior leadership of the United Nations on key trends in technology, so as to guide the strategic approach taken by the Organization on such issues; (b) serve as advocate and focal point for digital cooperation, through engagement with Member States, the technology industry, civil society and other stakeholders; (c) facilitate multi-stakeholder policy dialogue on digital and emerging technologies; (d) strengthen system-wide coordination within and across the United Nations system on digital and emerging technologies; (e) support the follow-up and implementation of the Global Digital Compact (A/RES/79/1 Annex 1). Through the Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies, UNODET also leads the implementation of the Secretary-General's vision on digital cooperation by working closely with various UN entities and multi-stakeholder groups, facilitating dialogue to accelerate global digital cooperation, seizing on the opportunities that are presented by technology - while mitigating the risks - so that progress towards achieving the Goals by 2030 can be made collectively, as well as carrying out other related duties and responsibilities assigned by the Secretary-General, including follow up actions from the Secretary-General's Roadmap for Digital Cooperation and the report "Our Common Agenda".
Requirements
- Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: - Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher). - Be enrolled in the FINAL academic year of a university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's Level or equivalent); or - Have graduated with a university degree as defined in (1) and (2).
- Interested candidates can pursue broad range of studies as indicated below: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, Information Systems or Digital Transformation
- Fluency in English is required.
Nice To Haves
- Preferably in the area of the below degree programme(s) in a graduate school (second university degree or higher); or if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages, have completed at least four years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a relevant degree.
- Prior experience working with developing prototypes is desired
- Prior experience working with AI or other emerging technologies is desired
- Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Develop prototypes and workflows using AI tools and other emerging technologies to support ODET's initiatives.
- Work on digital platforms' development and maintenance to embed AI tools into workflows to enhance User Experience and UI.
- Assist in preparing technical briefs and knowledge-sharing materials for internal and external stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
