UN OICT

02/17/2026

"Your perspective, creativity and lived experience are exactly what innovation needs."

Jane Katunge Mutua, Innovation & Smart Cities Intern at , is helping shape cities that are inclusive and future-ready.

Learn about this :
https://unite.un.org/en/WomenInTech-UN/jane-katunge-mutua

02/12/2026

From the field to the data dashboard, Major Suman Devi of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan uses GIS and statistical tools to turn security data into actionable insight.

By strengthening situational awareness, she’s helping advance smarter, evidence-based peacekeeping. 🌍 https://unite.un.org/en/WomenInTech-UN/major-suman-devi

02/12/2026

Internships at the UN Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT)

The United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT) is offering two 3–6 month internships starting in April within its Project Management Office (PMO). OICT defines ICT strategy for the UN Secretariat and supports colleagues worldwide with secure, innovative technology solutions.

Communications & Outreach Internship (PMO – COU)
Join the team responsible for elevating OICT’s global visibility. Support multimedia storytelling through short videos, social media assets, graphics, script writing, editing and web content production.
https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/271584?language=en

Project Management Office Internship (PMO)
Support ICT governance and project delivery across the Organization. Assist with compliance tracking, project documentation, reporting, testing and the Project Online replacement initiative.
https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/271531?language=en

Both roles offer hands-on experience contributing to digital transformation at the United Nations.

📅 Duration: 3–6 months
📍 Start: April

02/11/2026

On the International Day for Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the women shaping innovation across the UN system.

Browse our campaign now, which spotlights over 300 women technologists, engineers, data leaders and digital innovators driving real-world impact, from peacekeeping and humanitarian response to sustainable development.

Their stories remind us that representation matters and that the future of science and technology is stronger when women and girls lead!
https://unite.un.org/en/WomenInTech-UN

02/10/2026

A safer internet doesn’t happen by accident. On , we’re reminded that good cybersecurity practices protect people, communities and the digital spaces we rely on every day.

Listen to United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology Chief Information Technology Officer Bernardo Mariano Junior's message on to learn how to stay safe online:

Bernardo Mariano Jr., UN Chief Information Technology Officer, Assistant-Secretary-General, delivers his Cybersecurity Month message.

02/06/2026

The German Federal State of Schleswig-Holstein has become the world’s first regional government to formally endorse the United Nations Open Source Principles, marking a major milestone for open digital governance.

Announced in Brussels, the endorsement reinforces Schleswig-Holstein’s leadership in advancing transparent, secure and sustainable technologies, while committing to digital systems that prioritize public value, resilience, and inclusion.

A powerful signal of how open source can drive innovation for the common good. Read more about it today:
https://unite.un.org/en/news/schleswig-holstein-becomes-first-regional-government-endorse-un-open-source-principles

Right to left in the photo: David Manset and Omar Mohsine, Vice-Chair and Co-Chair of UN Open Source United, respectively; Nicole Beckendorf, Head of Open Source Program Office Schleswig-Holstein; and Dirk Schrödter, Schleswig-Holstein Minister and Head of the State Chancellery.

02/05/2026

Sanaa Kareem, IT Technician, joined the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq in 2010 after starting her career in academia. As the only woman in her office, she faced challenges, proved her credibility and went on to lead Ana Turath—a digital application marking Iraq’s cultural heritage sites for people who cannot visit them.

Learn more about Sanaa

02/04/2026

Meet Intiranee Tiara Khanthong, Programme Management Assistant at UN Environment Programme, who brings together project management, IT service expertise & organizational psychology to help build systems that truly serve people. https://unite.un.org/en/WomenInTech-UN/intiranee-tiara-khanthong

01/29/2026

Fatima Goumah Khamis Agieb, Information Systems Assistant at United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, uses her skills in network security and operational efficiency to help protect sensitive data and optimize performance.

Fatima talks about her background, hailing from Sudan, and more in today's profile: https://unite.un.org/en/WomenInTech-UN/fatima-goumah-khamis-agieb

01/27/2026

The United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology welcomes Microsoft’s renewed commitment to supporting and helping strengthen the United Nations for its next era. Investments in digital foundations, AI readiness and cross-sector collaboration are essential as the UN works to deliver with greater impact and efficiency.

We look forward to continued partnership with the technology sector in service of people worldwide!

Microsoft supports the UN with digital and AI innovation to boost efficiency, strengthen systems, and expand long‑term impact.

01/26/2026

We’re proud to announce that Unite Wave and the MAIE platform, technology tools that enable insights into the information environment, have been recognized with a 2025 UN Secretary-General Award in the UN 2.0 category for “From Airwaves to Algorithms: Tackling Mis/Disinformation and Hate Speech in Peacekeeping Settings!”

Developed by teams across the Department of Peace Operations and the Office of Information and Communications Technology, Unite Wave analyzes FM radio broadcasts in dozens of local languages. The Monitoring and Analysis of the Information Environment (MAIE) platform uses advanced analytics to track online discourse and detect signatures of inauthentic behavior. Both help peacekeeping missions building resilience and operational effectiveness in peacekeeping settings.

This SG Award recognizes Unite Wave and MAIE’s technological innovation. Tech innovation that is embedded in bigger purpose: to protect civilians and peacekeepers by enabling missions to anticipate, understand and respond to information risks before they escalate into real-world harms.

Congratulations to the colleagues who went above and beyond the call of duty to advance innovation in support of peace!

01/22/2026

Monia Trabelsi, Expert in Chemistry & Fingerprints at United Nations Mission in the DR Congo - Monusco, uses forensic science and chemical analysis to strengthen peacekeeping and accountability in complex settings!

Learn more about Monia at https://unite.un.org/en/WomenInTech-UN/monia-trabelsi