GPN ExpRes Profile – Artificial Intelligence

Successful applicants should:

• Have a Master’s degree with a minimum of five years’ experience in the respective field relevant to the ToR or possess seven years’ experience with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Be prepared for potential deployment to crisis settings with short notice.

 

Additionally, specific preferences include:

• Proficiency in Arabic, French, or Spanish, with Russian and/or Portuguese considered advantageous.
• Encouragement is particularly extended to female applicants. In addition to candidates from the Global South.

 

Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in development or technical related field or equivalent (AI, Data Science, Computer Science, AI Policy, Business Administration, Public Administration or Management, or equivalent)

 

What is Artificial Intelligence?

At UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), we are on a mission to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions around the world. UNDP is the United Nations’ global sustainable development organization working across 170 countries with 17,000 staff.

Digital technology is one of the most fundamental drivers of change this century, providing new opportunities and challenges for development, and fundamentally changing the context in which development is taking place. Since the launch of its first Digital Strategy in 2019, UNDP has been on an ambitious transformation journey to harness the potential of digital technology for development. We are now in the next phase of our digital transformation, implementing the Digital Strategy 2022-2025, which envisions a world where digital is an empowering force for people and the planet.

The Chief Digital Officer at UNDP is leading this effort, aiming to embed digital technology in our development projects, support government partners to build inclusive digital ecosystems, and transform the organization internally to facilitate these changes.

The Digital Strategy highlights AI as a significant opportunity. Internally, we are investing in our human capacity, infrastructure, and next-generation tools to enhance our operations and serve our partners better. This includes building a strong data foundation to leverage AI optimally and ethically, as outlined in our Data Strategy. Externally, we are expanding our support to governments and other stakeholders to develop and implement cutting-edge development solutions, along with capacity-building, financing, and policy and technical advice.
 

Scope of Work, Responsibilities, and Description of the Proposed Work

Consultants recruited to the GPN ExpRes roster will provide services in one of two technical areas (“profiles”):

1) AI Thought Leadership

2) AI Technical Expertise

 

1. AI Thought Leadership:

Strategic Visioning: Develop a long-term vision for AI’s role in advancing the UN’s missions and goals.
Trend Analysis and Research: Monitor emerging AI trends and conduct research to inform UN initiatives.
Public Engagement: Participate in forums and conferences to share perspectives on AI.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with various sectors to form partnerships and share insights.
Internal Advisory: Advise UN departments on AI adoption and ethical considerations.
Policy Advocacy and Development: Assist in developing ethical and globally applicable AI regulations.
Thought Leadership Content Creation: Produce articles, op-eds, and blog posts on AI.
Education and Training: Develop training programs on AI trends, ethics, and best practices.
Multi-disciplinary Collaboration: Integrate AI considerations into broader UN initiatives.
Accountability and Reporting: Provide updates on the impact of AI thought leadership activities.
 

2. AI Technical Expertise:

Assessment and Planning: Review UN systems to identify AI improvement opportunities.
Technical Strategy: Develop an AI strategy aligning with UN missions and objectives.
Solution Design and Implementation: Customize AI solutions for specific UN use-cases.
Data Management and Analysis: Prepare data for machine learning, ensuring privacy and security.
Project Expertise: Create detailed project plans and monitor performance.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Quality Assurance and Compliance: Test AI models for reliability and ensure compliance with ethical guidelines.
Training and Support: Develop and conduct training programs for UN personnel on using and maintaining AI systems. Provide ongoing technical support, including troubleshooting and optimization recommendations.

Documentation: Generate exhaustive documentation for each project phase. This includes design specifications, user manuals, system architecture diagrams, compliance reports, and best practice guides. Ensure that all documentation is kept up-to-date and accessible to relevant parties.

 

Diversity and Inclusion:

At UNDP, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UNDP recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, integrity, and organizational need.

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with the United Nations and UNDP’s aims and objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference checks and adhere to UNDP’s policies and standards of conduct.
 

Requirements and skills

Languages Proficiency

-Arabic

-Chinese

-English

-French

-Russian

Global Call

-Artificial Intelligence

 

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor BSc B.S. BA B.A. “Bachelor’s degree” “undergraduate degree” “development” “technical” “technology” “AI” “Artificial Intelligence” “Data Science” “Computer Science” “AI Policy” “Business Administration” “Public Administration” “Management”

 

Degree types

• Doctorate
• Post-doctorate
• Post-graduate (incomplete)
• Professional
• Masters

 

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