Intern - Data and Digital Support Section

About the role

UNCTAD offers an unpaid, full-time internship in Geneva in the Digital and Technology Support Section of the Statistics, Data and Digital Service. The team develops and delivers data, digital and artificial intelligence capabilities, including AI enablement, orientation and training materials, prototypes and practical use cases. The internship runs from 1 February 2027 to 30 July 2027, five days a week (40 hours), in person, under the guidance of a supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in enhancing organizational AI capabilities by researching, documenting and supporting practical AI initiatives
• Help organize, structure and maintain materials for AI enablement, orientation and training
• Support the identification, design, documentation and testing of AI-related prototypes and use cases
• Take part in workshops, demonstrations and knowledge-sharing activities and other duties as required
• Follow UN internship rules, protect confidential information and respect the organization's impartiality

Required profile

• Enrolled in or having completed a graduate programme, or finishing the final year of a first university degree (minimum bachelor's level)
• Field of study in the same area as the internship: Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or Knowledge Management preferred
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• No working experience required; training, education or skills should benefit the UN

Required skills

• Computer literacy in standard software applications
• Willingness to interact with people of different cultural backgrounds

Applicants submit a complete online application with a cover note (degree title, graduation date, IT skills, motivation) and a Personal History Profile (past experience, IT skills, three references). Assessment is based on Personnel History Profiles, and individual interviews may follow. The UN does not charge any fee and does not expect employment after the internship.