Chief - Artificial Intelligence, P-5, Fixed Term Position, ICTD Digital Core - Valencia, Spain, #00100006

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.  

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.    

UNICEF is a place where careers are built – we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career, while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.    

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. 

For every child, a digital future

How can you make a difference?

The overarching strategic goal of UNICEF’s Information and Communication Technology Division (ICTD) is to transform and build partnerships with our stakeholders to successfully implement UNICEF programmes globally through innovative technology-enabled solutions.

Operationalizing the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI / ML) in UNICEF is both a strategic and tactical undertaking requiring seniority, depth of subject matter expertise, in-depth understanding of AI implementation and adoption strategies. Reporting to the ICTD Deputy Director, Strategy, Resource Management and Governance, the Chief, AI is the strategic resource who leads in the determination of AI/ML use case applicability, implementation approaches and deployment topologies. By working with Divisional subject matter experts and ICTD Business Relationship Managers, they unlock possibilities for the implementation of AI/ML use cases providing in-depth technical guidance, advisories and hands-on AI/ML expertise.

 

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  JD 2024 Chief AI Spain.pdf

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have… 

• Minimum requirements

• • 1. 1. Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Business Administration, Computer Science, Data Science or other related fields.
       2. Work Experience: 10+ years of experience in business analysis, with a focus on translating complex business problems into technical requirements including for AI/ML implementation.
       3. Demonstrable knowledge and hands-on expertise in AI and ML concepts, including deep learning, computer vision, and natural language processing.
       4. Demonstrable expertise in designing AI/ML systems
       5. Experience applying AI in the resolution and optimization of business processes and inference.
       6. Experience in AI development and deployment tools, language models and platforms.
       7. Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment.
       8. Extensive experience with data visualization tools and techniques.
       9. Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. 

 

• Desirables
  
  1. 1. Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)

 

For every child, you demonstrate ․․․

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values 

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are ․․․

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drives to achieve impactful results
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people 

Familiarize yourself with  our competency framework and its different levels

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

Additional benefits for eligible international professional staff members include:

• Paid holidays and leave, including 2.5 days of annual leave accrual per month and 10 official holidays per year
• Paid parental leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)
• Dependency allowance 
• Rental subsidy 
• Relocation support 
• Home leave travel 
• Education grant for children in school
• United Nations-sponsored medical and dental insurance plan, pension plan, and optional life insurance plan 
• Access to professional development and learning programs, online learning, and learning path 
• Access to staff well-being and career development support 

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female applicants are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.