Intern - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions and Operational Support

The Intern will support the Labour Migration and Inclusion Unit (LMI) in implementing activities aligned with promoting labour inclusion of migrants and Ecuadorians, including optimizing technological processes through artificial intelligence applied to the Enterprise Development Fund (EDF). The role involves assisting in mapping operational processes, developing basic AI tools, data analysis, and documentation to improve operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support the mapping and documentation of operational processes within the Enterprise Development Fund (EDF), identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
• Assist in the design, testing, and iterative development of basic AI agents (e.g., chatbots, prompt-based tools, and simple automations) to optimize tasks such as information organization, report generation, and tracking of business financing applications.
• Contribute to the organization, cleaning, and basic analysis of data using spreadsheets or other simple tools.
• Support the preparation of dashboards, summaries, and reports to facilitate decision-making.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to translate operational needs into simple technological solutions.
• Document workflows, tools, and prototypes developed during the internship, ensuring knowledge transfer and potential scalability.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent) in Systems Engineering, Data Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or related disciplines from an accredited institution; OR be enrolled in a graduate school programme or graduated within the last 12 months with a Bachelor's degree or higher in related disciplines from an accredited institution.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of programming (preferably Python or similar).
• Familiarity with generative AI tools, including prompt engineering, chatbots, workflow automations, or API-based integrations.
• Experience handling spreadsheets, databases, or basic data analysis and visualization tools.
• Participation in academic, volunteer, freelance, research, or internship projects related to digital transformation, automation, or operational improvement.
• Interest or initial exposure to entrepreneurship, development projects, social innovation, or international cooperation environments.
• Demonstrated interest in artificial intelligence, automation, and technology-driven solutions for development contexts.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated learning capacity and adaptability to new technologies.
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence and automation concepts.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to document processes and technical workflows clearly.
• Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Proactivity and initiative in identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary environments.
• Time management and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Interest in applying technology to development, entrepreneurship, and social impact contexts.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, and Russian) is an advantage.

Skills

• Python Programming
• Generative AI
• Prompt Engineering
• Chatbot modules development
• Workflow Automation
• API Integration
• Spreadsheet Management
• Database Handling
• Data Analysis
• Data Visualization
• Digital Transformation
• Automation
• Operational Performance Improvement
• Artificial Intelligence Concepts
• Process Documentation
• Technical Workflow Documentation
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Time Management
• Process Mapping
• Technology for Development

Languages

English, Spanish