Internship Recruitment: AI & Digital Innovation, Banjul, The Gambia (6 months)

Organizational Context

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them reach their full potential. We are committed to promoting the rights of every child, viewing it as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development, fostering a sense of purpose while serving children globally.

Job Purpose

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is a UN Agency mandated to advocate for and protect children's rights, ensuring they meet basic needs and achieve their full potential. In The Gambia, UNICEF focuses on ensuring vulnerable children and adolescents have access to quality health, nutrition, water, sanitation, education, and protection services. Adolescent engagement is crucial for addressing challenges like violence, neglect, and climate change. UNICEF empowers young people to shape policies and programs, advocating for children's rights and inclusive development aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring no one is left behind.

Responsibilities

This internship focuses on AI and Digital Innovation within UNICEF's operations in The Gambia. The intern will support initiatives related to emerging technologies, digital transformation, and data analysis to enhance child-focused programs. Responsibilities include assisting in research on AI applications for development, contributing to the development of digital tools and platforms, and supporting data management and analysis efforts. The intern will also help in documenting innovation projects, preparing presentations on findings, and collaborating with team members on various digital initiatives. A key aspect will be learning about and applying responsible AI principles, including privacy, data protection, transparency, inclusion, fairness, and ethical technology use. The role involves actively participating in team meetings, contributing to project planning, and supporting the implementation of digital solutions to address challenges faced by children and adolescents in The Gambia, aligning with UNICEF's mandate and the SDGs.

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required, but prior exposure to data analysis, dashboards, coding, automation, prompt development, research, digital learning, or innovation projects is considered an asset.

Skills

Interest in Artificial Intelligence, emerging technologies, digital innovation, data analysis, automation, knowledge management, or technology for development., Basic familiarity with digital tools (Microsoft 365, online collaboration platforms, data management tools, AI-enabled productivity tools)., Willingness to develop research, analytical, writing, documentation, and presentation skills., Attention to detail and openness to feedback., Interest in learning about responsible AI principles (privacy, data protection, transparency, inclusion, fairness, ethical use of technology)., Ability to work collaboratively., Drive to achieve results., Innovates and embraces change., Manages ambiguity and complexity., Thinks and acts strategically.

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