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AI Innovation and Mediation Intern

Location
New York, United States
Deadline
June 18, 2026 (7 days left)
Organization
UN Development Programme
Posted
June 11, 2026
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Job Description

Background
 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.
 
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
 

The Office of the Ombudsman for United Nations Funds and Programmes (the “Office”) is established as an informal pillar of the system of administration of justice within the United Nations to make available impartial and independent conflict resolution services to address work-related issues of the personnel of the UN Funds and Programmes (UNDP, UNICEF, UNOPS, UNFPA, and UN Women).

The Office is seeking an AI Innovation and Mediation Intern with a technology-focused academic background and a strong interest in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to support the Mediation Unit’s technology and AI-enabled initiatives.

See: https://fpombudsman.org/ 

Duties and Responsibilities

The Office is seeking a mediation intern with a technology‑focused academic background and a strong interest in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to support the Mediation Unit’s growing portfolio of technology and AI‑enabled initiatives.

1. Support the development of AI tools for mediation practice:

  • The intern will support the Mediation Unit’s innovation work by contributing to the research, prototyping, and testing of AI‑supported tools for mediation. This includes helping design and automate workflows, templates, and case management processes; structuring and analysing mediation data; and assisting in the development of UN reporting tools. The intern will also explore decision support concepts such as “AI judge” prototypes and help integrate generative AI into training materials and mediation support functions.
  • The deliverables may include using UN-authorized AI tools such as Copilot and Gemini: 
    • Creating AI systems and wo...

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