• Support with tasks related to internet research.
• Research methodologies and synthesize relevant literature related to issues of interest.
• Assist with tasks relating to information governance.

The intern will be responsible for supporting ISMS on issues of information management, and in particular, internet research. Tasks will include: 

• Conducting targeted open-source research and analysis.
• Researching and summarising political, economic, social, technological, and legal issues related to the current Syrian situation.
• Developing frameworks and processes related to information governance.
• Compiling any relevant research and analysis into a final presentation for the IIIM.

The intern will also be responsible for the following:

• Completing assigned tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Meeting deadlines and responding to instructions promptly.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all records and information accessed during the internship.
• Working independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrating professionalism and respect for colleagues and stakeholders.

Remote, but can be adjusted based on request by the successful candidate.

• 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);
  • (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent).
• Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required such digital diplomacy, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and/or information governance is an advantage.
• 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 Arabic is an advantage.