Overview
The AI Innovation Intern will assist in the development and implementation of AI-based solutions, foster technological innovation, and ensure adherence to ethical AI principles within UNDP’s global operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in designing AI tools and platforms that address corporate operation challenges.
- Support the deployment of AI systems to optimize operational efficiency and business processes.
- Collaborate with business counterparts to develop data transformation logics.
- Contribute to building semantic models, which are the foundation for AI-driven decision-making processes.
- Assist in exploring new GIS analysis tools.
- Support business counterparts leveraging AI based GIS analysis tools.
Required Experience
- Prior academic or internship experience in AI, Data and GIS applications.
- Understanding of AI principles, machine learning techniques, and ethical AI practices.
- In-depth knowledge of data science, linear algebra, algorithms, and statistics.
- In-depth knowledge of computer programming languages, such as Python, JavaScript, and C#.
- Exposure to AI models such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Cloude etc.
- Exposure to Cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and GCP.
- Willingness to learn and continue developing knowledge in an up-and-coming field.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced work environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to collaborate cross-functionally with different teams.
Qualifications
- Be enrolled in either in a graduate level program (Master’s or PhD), in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields.
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
- Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (1) and (2) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;
- Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program
