Overview
This role supports the UNCT in leveraging AI, digital transformation, and data innovation for implementing the UNSDCF. It also focuses on the digitalization of UN operational and programmatic processes and the inclusive and ethical use of AI and data.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and analyse emerging trends in digital technologies, artificial intelligence and innovation, translating insights into actionable recommendations.
- Support UNCT, Results Groups and UN entities in integrating digital, AI and data-driven approaches into programme design, implementation and monitoring.
- Support development of Joint Programme proposals related to digital transformation and innovation.
- Provide data analysis and visualization support.
- Support the operationalisation of the Roadmap for Digital Cooperation.
- Identify opportunities for applying AI across programme design and delivery, monitoring and evaluation, data management and reporting, communications and knowledge management, and administrative process automation.
- Support the RCO with the design and development of AI-enabled tools and prototypes.
- Support the establishment of an ethical framework for AI use within the RCO and UNCT.
- Promote and ensure universal accessibility standards across all UN-supported digital initiatives and content.
- Assess existing data management systems and digital tools within the UNCT and contribute to strengthened knowledge management and sharing.
- Organize and deliver workshops, training sessions, knowledge sharing sessions, and practical labs on AI fundamentals and use cases, digital tools for development, data analytics, and digital accessibility.
- Support the development of training materials, user guides, technical documentation.
- Document and disseminate best practices, case studies, and lessons learned.
- Support the maintenance, optimization, and secure use of collaboration platforms and data management systems.
- Support RCO (PDF / UNIC) collaboration with universities, startups, private sector actors, public institutions.
- Support the development of public–private partnerships (PPPs) in digital transformation.
- Collaborate with regional and global UN teams working on AI, data science, and digital innovation.
- Support advocacy on digital transformation, AI for development, and inclusive digital ecosystems and contribute to communication products.
- Support RCO in other tasks as required.
Required Experience
3 years of experience in digital transformation, AI, data science, or related fields. Experience translating technical concepts, data analysis, or digital trends into policy, programme, or strategic recommendations for non-technical audiences. Experience working in multi-stakeholder environments, including collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Digital Transformation, Engineering, Human-Technology Interaction, Technology Governance, Public Policy, Business or any other related field.
