(GENEVA, SWITZERLAND) Intern - Programme Management (Event Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement)
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (UNODET) in Geneva, Switzerland, advises senior leadership on technology trends, advocates for digital cooperation, and facilitates multi-stakeholder policy dialogue. Established in 2025, UNODET strengthens system-wide coordination and supports the Global Digital Compact, working to harness technology's opportunities while mitigating risks for the 2030 Goals.
Job Purpose
This internship within the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (UNODET) offers a project-based opportunity to contribute to either event planning and coordination or stakeholder engagement and policy coordination. The role supports high-level UN events, including the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, and assists in implementing the Global Digital Compact. Interns will gain practical experience in managing event logistics, engaging diverse stakeholders, coordinating multi-stakeholder processes, and contributing to policy dialogue on critical digital and emerging technology issues, ultimately supporting the UN's vision for global digital cooperation and progress towards the 2030 Goals.
Responsibilities
Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of UN high-level events, including preparatory meetings, consultations, workshops, and side events. Assist in managing event logistics, participant invitations, and registration processes. Prepare essential event materials such as background notes, agendas, speaking points, and briefing documents. Coordinate effectively across multiple partners and workstreams to ensure timely event execution. Engage stakeholders across various sectors to promote awareness and participation in the Global Digital Compact (GDC) implementation. Contribute to system-wide UN coordination on digital and emerging technologies by assisting in organizing consultations and briefings. Attend relevant UN meetings, prepare meeting notes, and draft summary reports. Monitor developments in key UN mechanisms and Geneva-based processes related to digital and emerging technologies.
Work Experience
While not strictly required, desirable experience includes familiarity with technological governance (e.g., internet governance, AI, digital human rights), excellent organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders. Experience supporting event organization or multi-stakeholder processes, and proficiency with website content management or digital communication platforms are also beneficial.
Skills
Organizational and project coordination skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines; strong interpersonal and communication skills; stakeholder engagement; event planning and logistics support; familiarity with technological governance (AI, internet governance, digital rights); website content management; digital communication platforms.