Dutystation: Multiple
Functional responsibilities
Purpose and Scope of Assignment
To achieve its goals, UN Global Pulse is looking for a Project Management Intern (Data and AI governance). Under the direct supervision of the Data Privacy Specialist, the selected candidate will work closely with the policy team to support the development of Disha on issues relating to data and AI governance, data protection and privacy, and digital public goods. The internship will also provide an excellent opportunity to learn about aspects of partnering with technology and data companies.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new initiative and to shape the direction of data and AI products as digital public goods to enable the development of digital solutions for impact at scale.
The responsibilities of the Project Management Intern (Data and AI governance), will include:
Conduct policy and legal research of relevant regulatory and legislative frameworks as they relate to data governance, AI ethics and governance, digital public goods, data protection and privacy, and related topics
Conduct research and analysis to identify best practices and innovative approaches to facilitate and enable efficient, ethical, and responsible data sharing through data exchange solutions
Contribute to the conduct of ethical and risk assessments and preparation of mitigation recommendations
Contribute to the development of data and AI governance frameworks and drafting of related policies, tools, and processes
Assist with the organization of stakeholder engagement activities, such as workshops, peer exchanges, surveys, and similar activities to support the development of data and AI governance frameworks
Contribute to production of communication assets, such as articles, blog posts, white papers, etc. on related topics
Assist in the organization and contribution to advocacy engagements to promote Disha and promote the adoption of global solutions for responsible and ethical data sharing
Perform other related duties as required
Monitoring and Progress Controls
In coordination with the UN Global Pulse staff, the Project Management Intern (Data and AI governance) will report on progress and assure the timely deliverables of the agreed outputs. The selected candidate is expected to exercise flexibility in the internship regarding the potential of dynamically adapting working arrangements so that outputs can be delivered.
The selected candidate will work on the assignment full time (candidates who can only work part time will also be considered) for an estimated 6 months.
This position will be based in New York or Helsinki.
Interns may be eligible for a monthly stipend from UNOPS provided that they do not receive funds from other institutions. Further, UNOPS may provide a one time travel lumpsum. However, they must make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and necessary visa arrangements.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
Applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree or be pursuing an advanced university degree, such as a Masters or a Ph.D., or be a recent graduate from such studies (within the last 3 years)
To be eligible for this particular internship, the candidate must preferably have studied or be studying towards a university degree in: public administration, law, political science, computer sciences or other relevant field
Experience:
Progressive experience in data ethics and governance, AI ethics and governance, digital public goods, data protection and privacy is highly desirable;
Familiarity with local, regional, and global data ethics and governance, AI ethics and governance, data protection and privacy regulatory and legislative frameworks is highly desirable;
Familiarity with data exchanges, data markets, data trusts and similar concepts is desirable;
Excellent research, reporting, and writing skills is a strong advantage;
Experience in conducting risk assessments and drafting policy recommendations on issues related to digital transformation is an asset;
Technical expertise or familiarity in the area of AI or data science or related technical fields, including data innovation for social good is an asset;
Familiarity with International Law concepts, knowledge of the UN system and mandate is an asset
Language
Fluency in both written and oral English (read, write and speak) is required.
Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an asset.
TOGETHER, WE BUILD THE FUTURE
UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.
Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.
We are proud of our people and embrace diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries from a range of backgrounds, and languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.
We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.