UNICEF ́s Frontier Data Tech Team is seeking to hire a senior researcher to identify and drive analysis and research on key portfolio areas such as AI for climate change, humanitarian action, generative AI, algorithmic equity and public health emergencies as well as to support key scientific engagements, mobilization and collaborations. An impact driven, creative and team player person with initiative, technical expertise and writing skills that can help us identify and achieve impact, relevance, opportunity and potential partners through research and applied science.
This undertaking is about reinforcing UNICEF's commitment to data-driven decision-making and ensuring that every action taken by the organization is guided by a steadfast dedication to advancing the rights and well-being of children worldwide. Through this work, UNICEF aims to leverage cutting-edge data science and artificial intelligence technologies to enhance decision-making in both development and humanitarian settings. This consultancy aims to strengthen UNICEF’s scientific and research capabilities in the domains of Generative AI, machine learning, and natural language processing for addressing challenging in the domains of children on the move, environmental emergencies, as well as assessment of biases in data and methodologies. The consultant will undertake research and applied data science analysis to drive forward UNICEF’s innovation agenda in key focus areas. The main objectives of this consultancy are:
Requirements:
Completed profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system and
Upload copy of academic credentials
Financial proposal that will include/ reflect :
the costs per each deliverable and the total lump-sum for the whole assignment (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference.
travel costs and daily subsistence allowance, if internationally recruited or travel is required as per TOR.
Any other estimated costs: visa, health insurance, and living costs as applicable.
Indicate your availability
Any emergent / unforeseen duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF.
At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage.
Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed satisfactory deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.
