(VALENCIA, SPAIN) Intern - Research and Programme Support
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (UNODET), established in January 2025, advises UN senior leadership on technology trends, advocates for digital cooperation, and facilitates multi-stakeholder dialogues. It supports AI governance mechanisms and implements the Secretary-General's vision for digital cooperation, aiming to leverage technology for achieving the 2030 Goals. This internship supports the AI Governance for Humanity Lab.
Job Purpose
This internship aims to provide motivated and analytically strong individuals with practical experience in research and programmatic activities within the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (UNODET), specifically supporting the AI Governance for Humanity Lab. The role will expose interns to the complexities of global digital cooperation and AI governance, contributing to the Lab's objectives of mobilizing multistakeholder networks, establishing information-sharing norms, and fostering impactful AI cooperation. Interns will assist in research, policy analysis, event preparation, and stakeholder engagement, gaining valuable insights into the UN's strategic approach to emerging technologies and their impact on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Responsibilities
Interns will support the AI Governance for Humanity Lab's research and programmatic activities under senior supervision. Key duties include conducting desk research on AI governance, digital policy, and emerging technologies; monitoring and analyzing global AI governance trends and regulatory developments; preparing research briefs, background notes, and analytical summaries. Responsibilities also extend to supporting event preparation, including invitations, agendas, and logistical materials for consultations and dialogues. Interns will assist in drafting meeting summaries and action trackers, support stakeholder engagement activities, and provide project-based administrative and operational support. Ad hoc tasks related to the Lab's evolving needs will also be assigned.
Work Experience
While specific years of experience are not mandated, the role requires strong analytical and research skills, organizational and coordination abilities, and excellent communication. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to synthesize complex information, possess high attention to detail, and be able to meet deadlines. Experience supporting events, stakeholder engagements, or administrative coordination is desirable, as is a demonstrated interest in AI governance, digital policy, or emerging technologies.
Skills
Strong analytical and research skills; Strong organizational and coordination skills; Excellent written and verbal communication; Ability to synthesize complex information; High attention to detail; Ability to meet deadlines; Collaborative work ethic; Demonstrated interest in AI governance, digital policy, or emerging technologies; Familiarity with AI regulatory/policy discussions; Experience supporting events/stakeholder engagement/administrative coordination.