Development of Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI (GenAI) in Mauritania

United Nations - UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia

Consultant Closes 30 Jun 2026 11 days left

Overview

Development of national guidelines for the use of Generative AI (GenAI) in Mauritania, balancing its potential with proactive governance to mitigate risks.


Key Responsibilities
  • Review regional and international best practices related to GenAI policies and guidelines.
  • Define risks associated with GenAI application in Mauritania.
  • Identify national stakeholders and conduct interviews/meetings.
  • Prepare GenAI Guidelines including acceptable use cases, data types, transparency, oversight, privacy, IP, and risk mitigation.
  • Ensure alignment with Jordan’s AI strategy and public administration reform agenda.
  • Contribute to national workshops and update draft proposals.
  • Prepare presentation slides and a summary brief.
  • Provide recommendations on dissemination, awareness-raising, and implementation.
Required Experience
  • At least 10 years of professional experience in technology related issues.
  • 5 years in the domain of digital technologies.
  • Previous experience in the development of national policies and strategies.
  • Previous experience in the delivery of research papers is desirable.
  • Previous experience in Generative AI is desirable.
Qualifications
  • A masters degree or equivalent in AI, ICT, technology, engineering, computer science or a related field is required.
  • A Ph.D. degree is desirable.
Other Details
Languages Required
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic is required.
Languages Preferred
• Knowledge of English or French is desirable.
Contract Duration
16 weeks
Work Modality
Remote
Remuneration
Not specified
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