Overview
Support the delivery of a project aimed at enhancing civil society engagement, expanding AI readiness assessment methodology, and strengthening knowledge sharing across African and SIDS stakeholders, under the authority of the Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences Sector and direct supervision of the Head of Ethics of AI Unit.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the coordination and implementation of the project by contributing to activities across its two core pillars.
- Coordinate the implementation of the Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) in six countries.
- Support the preparation and rollout of national inception workshops, data collection processes, and stakeholder consultations.
- Ensure close coordination with UNESCO Field Offices, national counterparts, and consultants to facilitate timely and high-quality delivery of RAM country reports.
- Monitor progress against the project’s Results Framework and contribute to regular reporting.
- Provide logistical and operational support for RAM-related missions, meetings, and procurement.
- Support the planning and delivery of two regional knowledge-sharing fora (Africa and SIDS).
- Lead the planning, agenda design, participant outreach, and documentation for the two regional fora.
- Coordinate structured peer-learning sessions, good practice exchange, and integration of Ethical Impact Assessment (EIA) training elements.
- Contribute to visibility and communication efforts.
- Support monitoring and evaluation of the fora.
- Drafting policy briefs, blog posts, and other relevant materials based on conducted research and analysis, and contributing to the preparation of interventions.
- Provide advice to the Sector on tools, resources and policies related to the ethical, legal, social and governance issues of artificial intelligence.
- Support engagement with key stakeholders, including government representatives, private sector actors, civil society organizations, and international organizations.
- Contribute to other matters requested by the head of unit.
A monthly report on tasks outlining the key activities realized will be required.
Required Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of relevant professional experience on the ethical, legal, social and governance issues of artificial intelligence and related digital technologies, at national and/or international level.
- Experience in supporting international projects and coordinating Multistakeholder initiatives.
- 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.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in governance of artificial intelligence, ethical and social implications of artificial intelligence or digital technologies, law and technology, or other related fields.
