Duties and Responsibilities

The interns support the Investigations Section in investigating allegations of various types of
wrongdoing.

In carrying out this overall function, the Interns may:

  • Reviewing fraud cases assistance reported to OAI.
  • Assist in identifying, collating, and analyzing potential evidence, including open-source
    research, data analytics, and forensic reviews.
  • Allow OAI to enhance the efficiency of current fraud investigation processes.
  • Assist OAI in determining whether advanced data analytics, AI technologies, or process
    automation could be used to expand the current applications in fraud investigations and
    financial forensic review cases.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Applicants must, at the time of the application, meet one of the following requirements:

  • Be enrolled in a graduate degree program (a master’s or higher) in computer science, data
    science, forensic accounting, financial investigations, or other relevant applied science—
    preference for specialization in Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (MA).
  • Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program.
  • Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must
    start the internship within one year of graduation.
  • Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the
    internship as part of this program.

Qualifications and experience

  1. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required.
  2. Hands-on experience developing, testing, and using AI or ML technologies for cognitive
    analysis and process automation.
  3. Familiar with AI and machine learning language tools like Python, R, and SQL.
  4. Familiarity with forensic fraud investigations and internal audits is a plus.

Working Languages

  • A fluency in written and spoken English is required.
  • Fluency in French, Russian, Arabic, or Spanish is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of additional United Nations official languages is an advantage.

Work arrangements

  • Internships are located at UNDP Headquarters in New York; however, OAI may decide that
    the role may be home-based.
  • The Interns would need to use their laptop/notebook if home-based.
  • An internships will be full-time.
  • Top applicants will be selected for internships starting around 15 January 2025 and for
    six months.

Application process

The application should contain the following uploaded as one file

  • Current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Cover Letter of up to 500 words addressing the following questions: (i) Why would you like
    to be considered for the internship, and what is your primary motivation for applying for
    this role? (ii) What is your availability for a full-time internship with OAI?
  • Please note that the UNDP job site system allows only one upload of application documents,
    so please make sure you merge all your documents (CV/Resume, Cover Letter, etc.) into a
    single file before uploading.

Terms and Conditions

Internships within the UN system are subject to the following conditions, which the candidates
should familiarize themselves with before applying:

  • The internship will last for six months.
  • Interns who are not financially supported by an institution or program.
  • Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, passports, accommodation, and living expenses
    are the responsibility of (a) The nominating institution, related institution, or government,
    which may provide the required financial assistance to its students, or (b) The intern.
  • Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of their
    internship with UNDP and must provide a medical certificate of good health before starting
    the internship.
  • UNDP accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to personal effects that may occur during
    the internship.

Required Documents

  • Duly completed UNDP Internship Application Form.
  • Signed UNDP Internship Agreement.
  • Copy of their CV/resume.
  • An official letter from the university confirming current enrolment and graduation date.
  • Copy of their passport/national ID card.
  • A copy of their school transcript.
  • Letter of endorsement/recommendation from a professor linked to the candidate’s
    current course of studies.
  • Proof of medical and life insurance is valid for the duty station and covers the duration of
    the internship program.

Competencies

  • Demonstrates integrity.
  • Demonstrates the ability to remain objective, neutral, and independent.
  • Displays cultural sensitivity.
  • Produces timely, quality outputs.
  • Exercises sound judgment/analysis.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Writes clearly and effectively, and,
  • Speaks clearly and convincingly.

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