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AI Intern x2 (9 months)
Secretary-General’s Office (SGO)
London SW1, Pall Mall
Closing date: 8 May 2024, 17:00 BST.
We have an excellent opportunity for two (2) AI Interns to work with the Commonwealth Artificial Intelligence Consortium (CAIC) within the Secretary-General’s Office (SGO) at the Commonwealth Secretariat.
The CAIC was established in June 2023. The CAIC aims to provide strategic leadership by building the domestic AI capacity of its members with particular focus on small states. The CAIC is operationalised through 4 working groups - namely research and innovation, policy, data and infrastructure and capacity building. The members of the CAIC comprise of champion countries, industry leaders in AI, start-ups, think tanks and universities.
The internship will enable the successful candidates to expand their skills and experience through undertaking research and capacity building in the area of AI.
The AI Interns will work closely with the Adviser – AI and Transformative Technology and the working group leads of CAIC in the implementation of the pilot phase project for CHOGM 2024. The post-holders will also be responsible for assisting in the design and development of AI models for various applications, assisting the Adviser – AI and Transformative Technology with the development and deployment of AI tools, collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand the requirements for integrating AI solutions into products or services of the Secretariat, undertaking research in relation to AI developments, and keeping up to date with the latest AI research and technologies to suggest innovative ideas and improvements.
The internship will enable the successful candidates build and expand their professional networks, work in a multicultural and dynamic work environment, improve their skills and knowledge in AI, work on real world AI application and deployment in the Commonwealth, and improve their managerial, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
To be considered, you must be between the ages of 20 and 30 years and hold a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Artificial Intelligence or in Data Analytics from a recognized university in the Commonwealth. You will need to have a fundamental understanding of Machine Learning (ML) concepts, with demonstratable experience in Python, AI/ML libraries Gen AI and knowledge of version control tools such as GitHub. You will also need Demonstrated experience in the development and deployment of AI applications and models, and strong problem-solving and research skills. Some experience of working in international organization in the field Artificial Intelligence will be an advantage.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 member countries and provides guidance on policy making, technical assistance and advisory services to Commonwealth member countries. We support governments to help achieve sustainable, inclusive and equitable development.
To join us, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country and have the right to live and work in the UK for the full duration of the Internship.
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About us
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries.
It is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.
Our member governments have agreed to shared goals like development, democracy and peace. Our values and principles are expressed in the Commonwealth Charter.
The Commonwealth's roots go back to the British Empire. But today any country can join the modern Commonwealth. The last two countries to join the Commonwealth were Gabon and Togo in 2022.
Vision & mission
The Commonwealth Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation that supports member countries to achieve the Commonwealth's aims of development, democracy and peace.
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Our vision
To help create and sustain a Commonwealth that is mutually respectful, resilient, peaceful and prosperous and that cherishes equality, diversity and shared values.
Our mission
We support member governments, and partner with the broader Commonwealth family and others, to improve the well-being of all Commonwealth citizens and to advance their shared interests globally.
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