INTERN - Intergovernmental Affairs, Data Science & Computer Science

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Support the DGACM Global Innovation and Data Analytics Service in its work related to intergovernmental services and data analytics.
• Conduct research on intergovernmental procedures and practices of the United Nations main organs and their subsidiary bodies.
• Support the development of data models and assist with the integration of reporting tools and technologies.
• Support the tracking of current intergovernmental activity, provide analysis, and maintain related data sets.
• Assist with DGACM/GIDAS innovation projects and UN 2.0 activities focusing on data-driven improvements and AI implementations.
• Assist in preparing innovation-based meetings, including summarizing discussions and preparing briefing materials.
• Support AI-driven translation, summarization, speech-to-text, and other relevant technologies for conference and documentation services.
• Contribute proposals and support for GIDAS Innovation initiatives.
• Support the management of internal databases, including user acceptance, quality assurance, and change management processes.
• Assist in issue management processes and prepare related correspondence.
• Develop data analysis models supporting conference management and documentation services.
• Support project management activities for the DGACM GIDAS Office, including strategy, data, and policy support.
• Prepare for meetings with internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a graduate school programme, in the final year of a first university degree, or recently graduated with a university degree.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Have a basic understanding of computer programming, database management, and familiarity with data visualization tools.
• Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to its ideals.
• Ability to interact successfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong analytical, data, innovation, creative, and project management skills.
• Fluency in English (oral and written).

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of another UN official language.
• Interest in data analysis, artificial intelligence, GEN AI, application development, data modeling, data mining, or statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with intergovernmental procedures and UN organs.

Qualifications

• Official proof of enrollment or recent graduation from a university program.

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.
• Interns may need to obtain appropriate visas and work authorization if not citizens or permanent residents of the internship country.