Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Information Officer and the direct supervision of the different heads of units: Chief, Technology Officer, Chief, Operations and Mission Engagement Solutions, Head, Resources Management, Senior Information Security Officer, the ICT AI Intern will support the exploration, development, and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across business processes and enterprise applications. The role focuses on identifying opportunities to embed AI into existing systems and workflows, including operational and financial processes.

• Applicants should be currently enrolled in, or have recently completed, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of the following fields:
  • Computer Science, Data Science, 
  • Artificial Intelligence, or a related field; 
  • Information Technology or Digital Innovation; 
  • Business Administration, with a demonstrated focus on digital transformation, business analysis, or process improvement; or 
  • International Relations or a related discipline, with a demonstrated interest in technology and data
  • Coursework, academic projects, or a thesis covering machine learning, data analytics, software development, or process automation is an advantage. 
• Previous experience in the United Nations system, an international organization, or a non-governmental organization.
• Practical exposure to programming through academic projects, internships, personal projects, or coursework, ideally in Python, JavaScript, or a comparable language;
• Familiarity with generative AI tools and concepts, such as large language models, prompt design, or Retrieval Augmented Generation, gained through study, certification, or hands-on experimentation;
• Exposure to cloud services, in particular Microsoft Azure, or to low-code and no-code platforms such as Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot Studio;
• Familiarity with SharePoint, content management systems, or digital learning tools;
• Basic programming knowledge, exposure to AI is a plus; and,
• Excellent writing and communication skills. 
• For this internship, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French, Spanish or another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese and Russian) is an advantage.