Internship - Project Governance Process Review

Duration

6 months

Internships

The IAEA accepts a limited number of interns each year. The internships are awarded to persons studying towards a university degree or who have recently received a degree (see Internship web pages for further details).

The purpose of the programme is:

• To provide interns with the opportunity to gain practical work experience in line with their studies or interests, and expose them to the work of the IAEA and the United Nations as a whole;
• To benefit the IAEA's programmes through the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields.

The duration of an internship is normally not less than three months and not more than one year.

Organizational Setting

The Department of Safeguards carries out the IAEA's duties and responsibilities as the world's nuclear inspectorate, supporting global efforts to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. The primary role of the Department is to develop and implement IAEA safeguards to ensure that there is no diversion of declared nuclear material from peaceful activities and no indications of undeclared nuclear material or activities in a State as a whole.
The Department comprises nuclear safeguards inspectors, responsible for carrying out inspections and verifications of all-safeguards relevant information for nuclear facilities in over 180 States; and technical staff responsible for a wide range of activities including: developing concepts and approaches for implementing safeguards; developing and maintaining safeguards equipment; providing analytical and laboratory services for sample analysis; collecting, evaluating and analysing safeguards-relevant information; providing information and communication technology infrastructure and services; and providing programme coordination support.
The Office of Information and Communication Systems (SGIS) is responsible for the provision of secure Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services that enable the Department of Safeguards to deliver on its mandate. Major services provided by SGIS include provision of information technology project management services; development and maintenance of specialized ICT solutions; operation of resilient ICT infrastructure; provision of customer support services; and protection of safeguards information. In partnership with other organizational entities, SGIS is responsible for planning and implementing ICT strategies as well as promoting ICT standards.

Main Purpose

Are you passionate about project governance, emerging technologies, and digital transformation and eager to apply your skills in a dynamic international organization? The Project Section is seeking an intern to join its team and contribute to a range of projects and initiatives.
As an intern, you would have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and advance your skills by undertaking interesting and diverse tasks, including providing support to governance activities, conducting research, and contributing to the production of documentation and reporting.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Support project governance activities, including the preparation and review of policies, procedures and related documentation.
• Contribute to the governance of AI-enabled and digital transformation projects by assisting with project monitoring, documentation and reporting.
• Conduct research on AI governance, emerging technologies and industry best practices to support policy and decision-making.
• Assist in documenting and analysing business processes and identifying opportunities to responsibly leverage AI and automation.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in information technology, computer science, artificial intelligence, software engineering, business administration or a related field.
• Experience of working with technical documentation in English and in producing reports, for example, as part of studies or work experience.
• Good understanding of business processes and the concepts of business process improvement, including the use of AI and automation.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Applicant Eligibility

• Candidates must be a minimum of 20 years of age and have completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a first degree.
• Candidates may apply up to one year after the completion of a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree.
• Candidates must not have previously participated in the IAEA's internship programme.
• Good written and spoken English essential; fluency in any other IAEA official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish or Russian) an asset.
• Candidates must attach two signed letters of recommendation to their application.