Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Internship Opportunity with UNDRR Regional Office in Bangkok, Thailand
30 April 2026
  • Host Organization: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

  • Location: Bangkok, Thailand (In-person with flexible modality)

  • Deadline: 11 May 2026

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), one of the Co-Sponsors of IRDR and the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in both developed and less developed countries, has an opening for an internship dealing with Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The internship is based in the UNDRR Office in Bangkok, Thailand and is full-time. The intern will report to the UX Design Lead within the Information Design and Technology Solutions (IDTS) unit. The internship is designed to be full time and in person, but the modality can be handled flexibly.  

Responsibilities

  • Assist in designing and prototyping AI algorithms and data analysing models to support ongoing projects, such as Damage and Losses systems, knowledge hubs and unified data hub with querying functionality, and contribute to future technology exploration.

  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of internal tools for data processing, model training, and AI architecture improvement. 

  • Support the creation, deployment, and optimization of machine learning models, focusing on scalability and performance. 

  • Conduct research and experiments with advanced AI technologies, including generative AI, deep learning, and natural language processing, LLM tools, to identify innovative solutions. 

  • Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) and preprocessing to prepare large datasets for model training and analysis. 

  • Assist in integrating AI solutions into existing workflows and systems. 

  • Monitor, evaluate, and document the progress and outcomes of AI-related projects, contributing to recommendations for improvements. 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. 

  • Perform additional duties as required.

How to Apply

The deadline is 11 May 2026.

For more information and to submit your application, please visit: https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/275270?language=en.

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