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

Global Pulse is a flagship innovation initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General on big data. Its vision is a future in which big data and AI are harnessed and used responsibly as a public good. Its mission is to accelerate discovery, development and scaled adoption of data innovation for sustainable development and humanitarian action. To this end, Global Pulse will work to promote awareness of the opportunities Big Data presents for sustainable development and humanitarian action, forge public-private data sharing partnerships, generate high-impact analytical tools and approaches through its network of Pulse Labs, and drive broad adoption of useful innovations across the UN System.

Global Pulse implements data innovation programs through its Pulse Labs to provide UN and development partners with access to the data, tools and expertise required to discover new uses of big data and AI for development. Global Pulse develops policies, toolkits, applications and platforms to improve data-driven decision-making and support the evaluation of promising solutions.

• 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.

• 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;

• 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

Contract type: International Individual Contractual Agreement (IICA) Contract level: IICA-1/ICSC-9
Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.