Artificial Intelligence Intern

Supports UNICEF Gulf Area Office work on child-centred artificial intelligence by researching GCC AI governance, partnership models and youth engagement. The internship contributes evidence and programme ideas for safeguarding children in AI policy and humanitarian applications.

Department: Gulf Area Office

• Study the UNICEF AI strategy and prepare a presentation for partners
• Research GCC country priorities on AI with and for children
• Support country-specific models for UNICEF engagement on AI through partnership and programme approaches
• Suggest models for engaging young people in AI discourse
• Contribute evidence on AI governance, convening and child rights advocacy
• Support thinking on child-centred AI pilots, scaling and resource mobilisation

• Currently enrolled in or graduated within the past two years from an undergraduate, graduate or Ph.D. degree programme, preferably in international development
• Exposure to political and ethical discussions about AI and expressed interest in AI
• Proficiency in at least one UNICEF working language, English, French or Spanish, and fluency in the working language of the office of assignment
• Strong academic performance shown by recent university or institution records
• No immediate relatives working in any UNICEF office and no relatives in the intern's reporting line
• At least 18 years old

• Internship contract
• Two-month assignment
• Selected candidates undergo reference, academic credential and employment-history checks
• Appointment is subject to medical clearance and any applicable visa or inoculation requirements