The position is located in Geneva in the Division of Technology and Logistics (DTL). The Technology and Innovation Policy Research Section carries out research activities aimed at increasing the understanding of technology and innovation and their implications for development, especially in the context of developing countries. The focus of this internship will be to assist the section in its work to undertake its research and analysis related to the issue paper "Science, Technology and Innovation in the age of AI" and to prepare for the 2025-2026 Inter-sessional Panel of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development. Tasks during the internship may include, but are not limited to:  

• Participation in online meetings with the supervisor and team.
• Assist in compiling information and data on technology and innovation trends, as well as innovation and industrial policies related to development.
• Assist in quantitative and qualitative research.
• Assist in preparing short drafts on specific issues as indicated by the supervisors, including development of charts, graphs.
• Provide substantive support to the preparation of relevant documents (e.g. presentations, project documents).

The internship is offered on an remote basis.

• Applicants to the programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
  • (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or,
  • (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
• Should be computer literate in standard software applications;
• No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
• 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.
• 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 French is an advantage.