INTERN - Data & Technology Research Intern

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and search data from various sources, and generate statistical and analytic reports.
• Assist in making data analysis to serve in reports, analytical papers, and factsheets.
• Create data visualizations and dashboards for internal or external use.
• Monitor and analyze development of advanced technology in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Identify and analyze trends or patterns under assigned areas of responsibilities, using Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques.
• Explore emerging AI tools to enhance information extraction from unstructured data.
• Assist with data aggregation and the development of interactive surveys and communication products.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills and an ability to work with data.
• Interest in applying technology to international peace and security issues.
• Knowledge of emerging digital tools and technological trends is beneficial.
• Enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or higher), or enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent).
• Fluency in English is required.

Nice to Have

• Ability to identify and analyze issues related to WMD nonproliferation by non-State actors.

Qualifications

• No working experience is required to apply.
• Applicants must show proof of valid medical insurance coverage for the full period of the internship and provide a medical certificate of good health prior to the start.

Benefits & Perks

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
• Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.