Stagiaire - Données, intelligence artificielle (IA) et transformation numérique
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) operates in approximately 170 countries, focusing on poverty eradication, reducing inequality, and promoting sustainable development. The UNDP Country Office in Côte d'Ivoire is initiating its 2026-2030 programming cycle, prioritizing digital transformation, data, and artificial intelligence as key enablers for achieving Sustainable Development Goals. This role supports national counterparts and internal office transformation.
Job Purpose
This internship aims to enrich students' practical experience within UNDP, offering exposure to an international work environment and a deeper understanding of the organization's objectives and activities. The intern will contribute to the Côte d'Ivoire Country Office's strategic priorities in digital transformation, data science, and artificial intelligence. This includes supporting national ministries in leveraging data and AI for evidence-based policymaking and modernizing public administration, as well as accelerating the office's internal digital transformation through process automation and data-driven decision-making tools. The role is designed to benefit from the skills of qualified students in these specialized fields while providing them with valuable professional development.
Responsibilities
The intern will support data management and internal digital transformation by assisting with data collection, cleaning, structuring, analysis, and visualization, including developing interactive dashboards. They will contribute to digitizing and automating internal processes using tools like Microsoft Power Platform and Power Automate. Responsibilities also include supporting data engineering and governance, integrating geospatial and socio-economic data, and assisting with AI and predictive analytics initiatives, including prototyping AI solutions and conducting predictive analyses for national development sectors. The role involves supporting ministerial initiatives in data and digital transformation, preparing technical documentation, and contributing to partnerships, resource mobilization, and knowledge management through research and content creation.
Work Experience
No specific work experience is explicitly required for this internship. However, practical experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and visualization tools is highly desirable. Familiarity with AI concepts, machine learning, predictive modeling, and workflow automation tools would be advantageous.
Skills
Proficiency in data analysis, statistical modeling, and visualization tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Excel). Knowledge of AI/data science concepts (machine learning, predictive modeling, LLMs, generative AI, API integration). Familiarity with workflow automation and low-code/no-code platforms (e.g., Microsoft Power Platform). Understanding of data governance and AI ethics. Strong French language skills (written and spoken) and good working knowledge of English (technical English) are required.