GIS and Artificial Intelligence Intern

This internship supports the development and support of GIS products and AI-assisted tools used across UNRWA's Department of Security and Risk Management field offices. The intern will gain practical experience in GIS product development, AI tool application, and humanitarian data management within a UN operational context.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of GIS products for D/FSRM, including spatial datasets, geodatabases, map-based visualisations and operational mapping outputs for the five field offices.
• Support the agency’s use of artificial intelligence by helping to integrate AI features — such as natural language processing, automated classification and AI-assisted analysis — into existing and new D/FSRM tools and geospatial products.
• Contribute to the design and development of low-code applications (e.g. Power Apps and Dataverse) that support D/FSRM’s GIS and data management needs.
• Contribute to the documentation of system logic, data models and user guidance materials.
• Support testing and iteration of tools with input from field users.
• Assist with data visualisation and reporting tasks in Power BI where relevant.
• Perform any other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled in or have recently graduated from (within one year) a Master's degree programme in a relevant field.
• Relevant fields include but are not limited to: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Geomatics, Information Management or Information Systems, Computer Science or Data Science, or a related technical or interdisciplinary field.
• Demonstrated experience with GIS software and spatial data management (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS) is a particular advantage.
• Familiarity with applied use of AI tools and large language models is desirable but not required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio) or Dataverse is desirable but not required.
• The intern must provide proof of valid medical and accident insurance and a certificate of good health prior to commencement of the internship.
• The intern is required to adhere to UNRWA's Code of Ethics and all applicable standards of conduct throughout the placement.
• The internship is unpaid and does not constitute an employment relationship with UNRWA.
• Full-time interns are entitled to two days of leave per month.
• The internship does not carry any expectation of employment following its conclusion.
• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
• Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
• Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.
• Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
• THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).
• THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Skills

• Geographic Information System
• Spatial Data Organization
• ArcGIS
• QGIS
• Artificial Intelligence Tools
• Large Language Models
• Microsoft Power Platform
• Power Apps
• Power Automate
• Power BI
• Copilot Studio
• Dataverse Integration
• GIS Product Development
• Humanitarian Data Management

Languages

English