Data Governance Internship

About the role

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking an intern to support the Global Policy Centre for Governance's data sharing workstream. This role will contribute to research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement on trusted data exchange across public institutions.

Key responsibilities

• Support research and analysis of governance arrangements and institutional incentives for effective data sharing.
• Assist in mapping country experiences, conducting surveys, and preparing knowledge products on data sharing.
• Support stakeholder mapping, technical consultations, webinars, and preparation of briefing materials.
• Contribute to documentation of citizen data approaches and analytical products on integrating citizen‑generated data.

Required profile

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Strong interest in global development, governance, rule of law, and gender equality.
• Demonstrated research and analytical abilities, with interest in data, statistics, and public policy.
• Team player with good organisational and time‑management skills.
• Eligibility: enrolled in final year of a relevant degree programme or recent graduate.