Intern - Programme Management (Digital Cooperation and Emerging Technologies)
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (UNODET), established in January 2025, advises senior leadership on technology trends, advocates for digital cooperation, and facilitates multi-stakeholder dialogue. It strengthens system-wide coordination and supports the Global Digital Compact and AI governance mechanisms, working to accelerate progress towards the 2030 Goals.
Job Purpose
This internship offers a valuable learning experience within the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (UNODET). The intern will contribute to key areas such as the Global Digital Compact, digital cooperation, SDG acceleration, digital public infrastructure, multistakeholder engagement, and AI governance. The role involves assisting with research, analysis, knowledge management, communications, and supporting high-level meetings and stakeholder coordination. This position provides exposure to the UN's strategic approach to digital and emerging technologies, aiming to leverage opportunities and mitigate risks for global progress.
Responsibilities
Assist with research and analysis on digital cooperation, digital public infrastructure, AI governance, and emerging technology issues. Support knowledge management, communications, data analysis, and digital innovation activities, including the use of AI tools. Prepare briefing materials, background notes, presentations, and reports for stakeholders. Support the planning and implementation of meetings, consultations, workshops, and multistakeholder events. Assist in organizing and servicing meetings, including documentation and follow-up actions. Engage with and support coordination among Member States, UN entities, academia, civil society, and the private sector. Monitor developments related to the Global Digital Compact and other ODET priorities. Perform other related tasks as assigned under supervision.
Work Experience
No specific work experience is explicitly required, but the role involves assisting with research, analysis, knowledge management, communications, data analysis, and supporting events. Practical experience in these areas, particularly related to digital cooperation, emerging technologies, or international policy, would be beneficial.
Skills
Research and analysis, knowledge management, communications, data analysis, digital innovation, AI-enabled tools, stakeholder engagement, coordination, event planning and support, report writing, presentation development.