Internet Resources Intern (Publication for roster purposes)

The internship supports the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM) in internet research, information governance, data analysis, and script development related to the Syrian situation. The intern will conduct open-source research, synthesize relevant literature, and assist with information management tasks within the Information Systems Management Section.

Responsibilities

• Support tasks related to internet research.
• Research methodologies and synthesize relevant literature related to issues of interest.
• Assist with tasks relating to information governance, data analysis, and script development.
• Conduct targeted open-source research and analysis.
• Research and summarize political, economic, social, technological, and legal issues related to the current Syrian situation.
• Assist with frameworks and processes related to information governance, data analysis, and script development.
• Compile relevant research and analysis into a final presentation for the IIIM.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Meet deadlines and respond to instructions promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality of all records and information accessed during the internship.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate professionalism and respect for colleagues and stakeholders.
• Produce a final presentation detailing research and analysis for the sole use of the IIIM.

Requirements

• No prior experience necessary; relevant coursework in international relations, journalism, law, international politics, information governance, machine learning, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, information security, privacy law, data protection, digital forensics, data science, engineering, software engineering, or a closely related field of study is sought.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including willingness to understand and tolerate differing opinions and views.
• Must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) or be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required; knowledge of French and/or Arabic is an advantage.
• Interns must keep confidential all unpublished information obtained during the internship and not publish reports or papers without explicit written authorization.
• Interns are bound by the same duties and obligations as staff members regarding confidentiality.
• Interns are responsible for all internship-related expenses and must secure adequate insurance coverage.
• Candidates of certain nationalities must obtain a visa authorizing their stay in Switzerland before beginning the internship if in-person.
• Internship recruitment decisions are based on qualifications and organizational needs; the UN is committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided upon request.
• Applicants related to staff members by child or sibling relationship are not eligible; other family relationships have restrictions on work unit and supervision.
• The internship may involve engagement with distressing material and/or information.

Skills

• Internet Research
• Information Governance
• Data Analysis
• Script Development
• Open-Source Research
• Information Management
• Data Protection
• Digital Forensics
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• Information Security
• Privacy Law
• Data Science
• Software Engineering

Languages

English