Digital, AI and Innovation Internship

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP is seeking an intern to support the Digital, AI and Innovation (DAI) Hub in Dubai, UAE, across multiple workstreams including policy research, data governance, analytics, capacity building and partnerships. You will contribute to knowledge management, develop dashboards, and assist with communications and outreach, while working with UNDP country offices and global teams in a fast-paced environment.

Fluency in English and a keen interest in digital inclusion are essential for success in

Qualifications

• Graduate student or final year in a related field.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Interest or experience in one of the DAI Hub workstream areas.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency in database management and detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Support Systems Transformation & Innovation research and horizon scanning.
• Assist Programme Delivery & Capacity Building with Country Offices.
• Research Data Policy & Governance, data protection and responsible data use.
• Clean and analyze datasets, develop dashboards and translate findings.
• Support Partnerships & Strategic Communications research and outreach.
• Assist with Process Efficiency & Resource Management tasks and SOPs.
• Participate in Product Design & Management, testing digital tools.
• Maintain Knowledge Management platforms and repositories.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Database management

Education

Graduate student or final year

Job description

Responsibilities

Interns can support the Digital, AI and Innovation (DAI) Hub across several workstreams, including:

• Systems Transformation & Innovation: Conduct research on emerging policy approaches and contribute to horizon scanning of global trends.
• Programme Delivery & Capacity Building: Support digital and AI initiatives with Country Offices and develop capacity-building materials.
• Data Policy & Governance: Research data governance frameworks, data protection, and responsible data use.
• Data Analytics & Insights: Clean and analyze datasets, develop dashboards, and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Partnerships & Strategic Communications: Research potential partners and contribute to strategic outreach, social media, and newsletters.
• Process Efficiency & Resource Management: Track project milestones and assist with operational planning and SOP development.
• Product Design & Management: Participate in the design and testing of digital products, including apps and AI tools.
• Research & Knowledge Management: Maintain knowledge platforms and curate digital-related repositories.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a graduate school programme, or in the final year of an undergraduate degree, or a recent graduate (within one year).
• Fluency in English.
• Interest or experience in one of the DAI Hub workstream areas.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency in database management and detail-oriented approach.

About the Company

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the development arm of the United Nations, working in over 170 countries to address extreme poverty, climate change, and good governance. The Digital, AI and Innovation (DAI) Hub serves as UNDP's central platform for advancing systems transformation and inclusive digitalization.