Programme Management - Senior Analyst [Artificial Intelligence and Data Policy Analyst]

Functional Responsibilities

Under the supervision of senior management of UN Global Pulse, the contractor will perform the following duties:

• Support data governance consultants and partnership leads in maintaining a network of stakeholders on AI and data from public, private sector and civil society organizations in Ghana and Uganda;


• Conduct research and draft relevant policy instruments on various AI ethics, data privacy and data protection matters in Africa and with a focus on Ghana and Uganda;


• Assist in editing and reviewing written materials (project proposals, final reports, feedback surveys)


• Participate in various data privacy and AI ethics related discussions with stakeholders, and providing technical inputs to relevant policy initiatives at the national and regional levels;


• Support and coordinate organization of events, working groups, and other advocacy related events related to the AI and data policy work in Africa;


• Take meeting notes, draft summaries, and support timely reporting on all deliverables;


• Work closely with the policy team in Pulse Lab New York, ensuring alignment of policy work and priorities across Pulse Labs.

** Education/Experience/Language requirements

FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
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Education:**

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree), preferably in Political Science, Public Administration, Computer Sciences, International Relations, Law, or other relevant fields is required.


• Two (2) additional years of relevant work experience, in combination with a relevant first level university (bachelor’s degree or equivalent), may substitute for the requirement of a master’s degree.

Required experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working data privacy, data protection, data or AI governance, including AI Ethics with a focus on Global South is required;

Desirable experience (the following experience is optional candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply)

• One or more years of professional experience in a project management position in the field of data and AI governance is desirable;


• Experience in event organization and facilitation is desirable;


• Experience in policy research and drafting policy recommendations on digital development and digital transformation is desirable;


• Familiarity with data governance, AI strategies, and data market concepts is an asset;


• Working knowledge of data and AI applications for social good is desirable;


• Experience of working in public sector, especially international public sector is desirable;


• Technical expertise in the area of AI or data science or related technical fields, including data innovation for social good is an asset;


• Excellent writing, reporting, analytical and communication skills are an asset.

Language

• Fluency in English (written and oral) is required