Overview
The internship aims to support the digitalization, analysis, and operational use of Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) results by contributing to the development of digital tools, analytical outputs, and research products that strengthen evidence-based project development and technology deployment in Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of a digital dashboard or data platform consolidating TNA findings across countries.
- Assist in structuring datasets, indicators, and metadata derived from TNAs.
- Contribute to organizing qualitative and quantitative TNA outputs into accessible digital formats.
- Support visualization of technology needs, sectoral priorities, and cross-country trends through dashboards and analytical tools.
- Assist in maintaining and updating digital repositories of TNA-related information.
- Conduct analytical work to identify practical use cases for digital and emerging technologies aligned with priority sectors identified in TNAs.
- Develop concept briefs illustrating applications of technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital platforms, data systems, and other emerging technologies in LDC contexts.
- Map technology solutions to development challenges, including public service delivery, productive sectors, climate resilience, and economic transformation.
- Support preparation of case studies and knowledge products showcasing scalable technology applications.
- Conduct desk research and policy analysis related to digital transformation strategies, innovation ecosystems, and technology adoption in LDCs.
- Compile background materials, data, and analytical inputs for project concept notes and technical cooperation proposals.
- Assist in drafting briefing notes, analytical summaries, and presentations supporting programme development.
- Monitor global trends and best practices related to digital transformation and emerging technologies relevant to LDC priorities.
- Contribute to research outputs supporting partnerships and resource mobilization efforts.
- Attend meetings and prepare summaries and analytical notes.
- Assist in preparing presentations, communication materials, and internal knowledge products.
- Support coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders where required.
- Perform other related duties as requested, consistent with the intern’s background and learning objectives.
Required Experience
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.
Qualifications
- Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree, equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree (bachelor's degree or equivalent).
- Applicants enrolled or who have completed their degree in a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is an advantage.
- Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme.
- Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
