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Purpose of Activity/Assignment: Support UNICEF’s regional data tech portfolio in advancing the priorities of the Frontier Data Network (FDN) work plan with LACRO. This includes: (a) strengthening data expertise rooted in local realities; (b) expanding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and geospatial intelligence; and (c) fostering collaborative innovation ecosystems across governments, academia, civil society, and technology partners, d) Coordinate the design, planning, implementation support, documentation, and delivery tracking of selected AI and frontier data tech use cases, working with technical teams in LACRO, Country Offices, DID, OSE, and external partners.

Purpose of this consultancy: Under the supervision of the Data and Monitoring Manager and in close collaboration with the Frontier Data Network team in the AI Office, Digital Impact Division(DID), HQ, the Project Manager, AI and Frontier Data Tech Initiatives will support UNICEF’s regional data portfolio with a strong focus on coordinating and advancing the priorities of the Frontier Data Network (FDN). This includes: (a) strengthening data expertise rooted in local realities; (b) expanding the use of AI and geospatial intelligence; and (c) fostering collaborative innovation ecosystems across governments, academia, civil society, and technology partners.

This role plays a central part in advancing UNICEF’s AI Strategy and its vision to responsibly leverage artificial intelligence for program impact, operational efficiency, and child rights advocacy.

The FDN LAC work plan centers on three high-impact use cases demonstrating how frontier data technologies can improve outcomes for children and adolescents in Latin America and the Caribbean: Ahead of the Storm: Data readiness and disaster resilience through AI and geospatial intelligence; Children on the Move: Data tech innovation for migration; AI Across the Data Lifecycle: Responsible AI integration from data collection to insight generation and Child center AI.

In this capacity, the incumbent will support the establishment of a Regional Network for Frontier Data Collaboration, support the development and finalization of the LAC Data for Children Portal, and contribute to other innovative data products that involve AI solutions, in collaboration with DID with the purpose of advancing regional priorities. 

The Project Manager will work closely with colleagues across LACRO, CO and HQ (DID/OSE) to develop, coordinate, and promote frontier data tech priorities, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s global vision and effective implementation across the LAC region, specifically  
the consultant will provide technical project management support across the following FDN LAC workstreams: 

1. Ahead of the Storm: geospatial intelligence, disaster risk readiness, data preparedness, and emergency analytics. 
2. Children on the Move: migration-related data innovation, partner coordination, and support to regional evidence products. 
3. AI Across the Data Lifecycle and Child center AI: responsible use of AI to improve data collection, processing, analysis, quality assurance, dissemination, and insight generation; and child center AI related work.  

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the Terms of Reference here:   ToR LACRO FDN Project Consultant.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Master's degree in data science, information systems, computer science, public policy, international development, statistics, geospatial analysis, project management, or related field. A first university degree with additional relevant experience could be accepted.
• Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in project management, data/technology delivery, digital transformation, innovation, or AI/data initiatives. 
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English required. Having fluency in Spanish is highly desirable.
• Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder projects across international organizations, governments, academia, or civil society. 
• Familiarity with AI, geospatial analytics, data platforms, or frontier data technologies. 
• Desirables: Experience in Latin America and the Caribbean is highly desirable. 

For every Child, you demonstrate Care

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

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter 
• A separate financial proposal  Financial proposal Project Consultant, AI and Frontier Data Tech Initiatives .docx

Remarks:  If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not visible on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers.

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.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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