(GENEVA, SWITZERLAND) Intern - Programme Management (Event Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement)

UN Atlas; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 20.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (UNODET) invites applications for a remote internship focused on event planning, stakeholder engagement, or policy coordination. This project-based placement supports high-level UN events such as the Global Dialogue on AI Governance and contributes to implementing the Global Digital Compact.

Interns will gain hands-on experience in organizing consultations, preparing background briefs, agendas, and speaking points, and coordinating with

Formación

• Experience with event organization or multi-stakeholder processes.
• Familiarity with governance of technology (AI, internet governance, digital rights).
• Experience with website content management or digital platforms.

Responsabilidades

• Support planning, coordination, and delivery of UN high-level events.
• Assist in managing event logistics, invitations, registrations.
• Prepare background notes, agendas, speaking points, briefing docs.
• Coordinate across partners and workstreams for timely execution.
• Engage stakeholders to promote Global Digital Compact implementation.
• Attend UN meetings, draft summary notes and reports.
• Monitor developments in UN digital technologies mechanisms.

Conocimientos

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Event planning

Communication skills

Digital governance

Website CMS

Digital communication

Descripción del empleo

Work arrangement Remote / Home-based

Organizational Context

The United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (UNODET) in Geneva, Switzerland, advises senior leadership on technology trends, advocates for digital cooperation, and facilitates multi-stakeholder policy dialogue. Established in 2025, UNODET strengthens system-wide coordination and supports the Global Digital Compact, working to harness technology's opportunities while mitigating risks for the 2030 Goals.

Job Purpose

This internship within the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (UNODET) offers a project-based opportunity to contribute to either event planning and coordination or stakeholder engagement and policy coordination. The role supports high-level UN events, including the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, and assists in implementing the Global Digital Compact. Interns will gain practical experience in managing event logistics, engaging diverse stakeholders, coordinating multi-stakeholder processes, and contributing to policy dialogue on critical digital and emerging technology issues, ultimately supporting the UN's vision for global digital cooperation and progress towards the 2030 Goals.

Responsibilities

Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of UN high-level events, including preparatory meetings, consultations, workshops, and side events. Assist in managing event logistics, participant invitations, and registration processes. Prepare essential event materials such as background notes, agendas, speaking points, and briefing documents. Coordinate effectively across multiple partners and workstreams to ensure timely event execution. Engage stakeholders across various sectors to promote awareness and participation in the Global Digital Compact (GDC) implementation. Contribute to system-wide UN coordination on digital and emerging technologies by assisting in organizing consultations and briefings. Attend relevant UN meetings, prepare meeting notes, and draft summary reports. Monitor developments in key UN mechanisms and Geneva-based processes related to digital and emerging technologies.

Work Experience

While not strictly required, desirable experience includes familiarity with technological governance (e.g., internet governance, AI, digital human rights), excellent organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders. Experience supporting event organization or multi-stakeholder processes, and proficiency with website content management or digital communication platforms are also beneficial.

Skills

Organizational and project coordination skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines; strong interpersonal and communication skills; stakeholder engagement; event planning and logistics support; familiarity with technological governance (AI, internet governance, digital rights); website content management; digital communication platforms.

Languages

Required Not informed

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