Artificial Intelligence Intern

Work Locationin the Hague, in person / Hybrid or Remote Expected duration3 months extendable Duties and ResponsibilitiesThese are internship positions which are located in Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in the Hague, in person / Hybrid or Remote. OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response efforts. OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions. The internship is within the Digital Services Section (DSS). Within OCHA, DSS is dedicated to developing and maintaining innovative technology solutions that support the humanitarian community. The team plays a critical role in facilitating a rapid, effective, and principled response to crises, guided by humanitarian principles. Operating around the clock, DSS ensures that vital information is collected, processed, and disseminated efficiently. The team's work is pivotal in extending the reach of humanitarian aid, addressing increasing needs, drawing attention to overlooked crises, and providing decision-makers with timely and reliable information. We are seeking a motivated and passionate intern to join our team to support the internal AI community building initiative at OCHA. Key Responsibilities: Research and Analysis: 1. Conduct research on emerging AI trends, tools, and best practices relevant to OCHA’s work. 2. Prepare internal papers, reports and/or presentations on these topics. Share findings through online engagement (online discussions, presentations, etc.). Content Development and Management: 1. Collaborate with OCHA teams to gather and share insights on AI projects and initiatives. 2. Develop and maintain content for the OCHA AI Intranet site, including policies, guidance, use cases, and project updates. Rapid Prototyping and Experimentation: 1. Explore and test emerging AI tools and approaches through quick, low-effort prototypes (e.g. vibe coding). 2. Contribute to the development and refinement of a Prompt Catalogue to support effective use of generative AI across OCHA. 3. Document learnings from experiments and share insights with the OCHA-AI community to inform future development and adoption. 4. Collaborate with teams to identify practical use cases for AI tools and assess their feasibility through rapid testing. Community Engagement and Support: 1. Support the identification of sustainable activities to help ensure long-term engagement of the OCHA-AI community of practice 2. Contribute updates and other communication materials to keep the OCHA-AI community informed and engaged. 3. Support the community focal point(s) with AI-related inquiries and support within the organization. 4. Support the organization and coordination of regular meetings, workshops, and webinars to promote AI knowledge sharing and collaboration. Training and Capacity Building: 1. Identify and promote opportunities for staff to participate in AI-related training and development programs. This may be done via the OCHA-AI Intranet site/community and/or OCHA’s Learning platform. 2. Time permitting, produce short summaries / videos of how AI-approved tools can be used to aid OCHA staff in their work. Qualifications/special skillsApplicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent). Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Additional InformationCompetencies: The United Nations Core Competencies include: 1. Communication: Ability to draft clearly and concisely, good written and oral language skills. 2. Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from different national and cultural backgrounds to achieve organizational goals. 3. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view. 4. Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; Shows willingness to learn new technology. Assessment: Potential candidates may be contacted for interview. Intern Specific textInterns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.