AI Innovation and Mediation Intern
$12,000–$12,000 year
Remote · United States or New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
AI Innovation and Mediation Intern at UNDP supports the Mediation Unit’s technology and AI-enabled initiatives. Responsibilities include researching, prototyping, and testing AI-supported tools for mediation, designing automated workflows, templates, and case management processes; analyzing mediation data; helping develop UN reporting tools; exploring AI decision-support concepts like an AI judge; integrating generative AI into training materials and mediation support functions; creating AI systems, AI resources lists, chatbots for Ombudsman resources, and AI judge spaces based on UNDT and UNAT cases; developing automations for case management and data snippets; assisting in training materials and event coordination; and generally providing administrative and substantive support. Requirements include enrollment in or recent completion of a postgraduate technology degree, experience with AI tools (Copilot, Gemini), workflow automation, data analysis, and a strong interest in ADR; English fluency; and willingness to work in a 3-month full-time internship with options for in-person New York or virtual modality.
Required Qualifications
- Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme in computer science, information systems, data science, AI, software engineering, or related technology fields; or Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme in a relevant technology field (such as a bachelor’s degree or equivalent) or have recently graduated from a relevant technology programme(as defined above) within one year; or Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program in a technology field and undertake the internship as part of this program
- Master’s degrees in Law, Human Resources, Organizational Behaviour, Psychology, Counselling, and other social sciences may be considered if accompanied by strong technological and technical skills.
- Experience: Demonstrated experience or coursework in AI, automation, data analysis, and software tools.
- Strong understanding of AI tools and systems, especially Copilot and Gemini; Familiarity with workflow automation, data visualization, or prototyping tools is desirable.
- Strong interest in mediation and broader alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and negotiation is required.
- Experience with generative AI tools is an advantage.
- Knowledge of ADR systems and disciplines is highly preferred, and some work experience will be an advantage.
- Language Skills: Fluent written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of other languages is an advantage.
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