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At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. 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 professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, the right to education! 

• Review the existing ICT and AI related initiatives in the country including consultation with the private sector, Development Partners and National Goverment.
• Review global literature, policies, and frameworks on AI in education, digital learning, and technology governance.
• Together with the Government of Uzbekistan and Development Partners, identify key dimensions, principles and indicators of AI readiness (policy, governance, infrastructure, data systems, teacher capacity, curriculum, ethical safeguards, financing, partnerships, etc.).
• Develop the Framework, including dimensions, indicators, and guidance for application, ensuring feedback and review of developed draft to be shared for consultation.

1. Inception phase and consultation - Inception report with gap analysis and workplan, 31 October 2025, 10 w.d. - 25%

1) Comprehensive review of relevant initiatives and programmes related to digital integration and AI adoption in education in consultation with partners including the World Bank, ITU, UNESCO, Private Sector, etc. 

2) Identification of gaps and challenges including desk review of most relevant international initiatives and best practices that could inform national adoption of AI in education.

3) Development of a workplan based on the findings of the initial analysis with timelines and milestones.

2. Draft Framework Development - Draft Framework and power point presentation to be shared with national partners
30 November 2025, 15 w.d. - 35%

• Define key principles, domains and dimensions of AI readiness
• Develop measurable indicators around core areas identified as part of inception phase (including as a minimum AI as public good, openness, safety, inclusion, among others.)
• Identify roles and responsibilities along main areas of interventions

3. Validation Workshop - Agenda of the consultation, relevant presentation. Report summarizing stakeholder feedback and adjustments, November 2026, 5 w.d. - 20%

4. Final Framework - Final Framework and power point presentation, February- March 2026, 5 w.d. - 20%

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: University degree in computer engineering, science, information and communication technology or any other relevant fields.
• Work Experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional working experience in education digital transformation, school information management systems, education innovation including AI.
  • Proven experience in supporting technology integration in education and utilization of digital learning tools including AI
    Previous work experience with international organizations, work experience with UNICEF is an asset
  • Knowledge/experience of regional /Uzbekistan context
• Language Requirements: Fluent in English.

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) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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 a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation 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.

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Remarks:  

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 is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. 

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. 

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