Overview
The consultant will oversee the implementation of the Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) in Suriname to inform a national AI strategy and provide a framework on the ethical governance of AI.
Tasks Summary
- Provide a RAM implementation timeline.
- Carry out a mapping of key stakeholders.
- Facilitate work with a multidisciplinary National Steering Committee.
- Conduct the RAM questionnaire.
- Coordinate broad-based multistakeholder national consultations.
- Prepare a diagnostic report.
- Organize a mid-term update call.
- Organize a validation workshop.
- Draft the final policy-oriented country report.
- Support the organization of the report launch.
- Participate in high-level events.
- Ensure overall coordination with stakeholders.
Experience Requirements
- A minimum of 7 years of professional or research experience in the Technology industry, ICTs and within the ethical, legal, social and governance issues of artificial intelligence and related digital technologies, at national and/or international level.
- Experience with the relevant government agencies in the implementing country is a plus.
- Proven experience in conducting research and analysis and/or implementing programmes/projects on the ethical, legal, social and governance issues of artificial intelligence and related digital technologies, as well as standards related to these issues.
- Experience in producing policy-oriented reports or recommendations is required.
- Understanding of the development framework in the Caribbean sub-region, including on issues related to artificial intelligence and frontier technologies.
Qualification Requirements
Advanced university degree (PhD, or minimum a specialized Master’s or equivalent) in governance of artificial intelligence, or ethical and social implications of artificial intelligence or digital technologies, or law enforcement and technology, or other relevant, related fields.
