Intern - Digital inclusion policies and practices

The internship supports the Arab Digital Inclusion Platform (ADIP) project to promote inclusive digital transformation in the Arab region. Tasks include research, data preparation, document review, event support, and contributing to project deliverables and online platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background research, retrieve and compile information, and prepare input and contribute to project activities including the digital inclusion policy template, assessment tool, inclusive Arab region event, and the project's e-inclusion digital platform.
• Prepare statistical tables and graphs and support on the preparation of presentations and background material to contribute to selected activities and deliverables.
• Support the project team on the review of documents, data and information to ensure accuracy, clarity and validity.
• Assist the project team on the preparations for events and deliverables, and keep track of their related workplans and milestones for smooth implementations.
• Support on the preparation of draft reports, briefings, presentations and correspondences, and on the translation of documents (English/Arabic).
• Contribute to the teamwork and updates needed to the ADIP project online portal.
• Support the teamwork on other related tasks, as needed.

Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent); or have graduated with a university degree as defined above.
• Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Applicants must have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter.
• Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic is required.

Skills

• Digital Inclusion Policies
• Research
• Data Preparation
• Document Review
• Event Support
• Project Deliverables
• Online Platform Management
• Computer Literacy
• Standard Software Applications

Languages

English, Arabic