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UNESCO seeks an expert to oversee the implementation of the Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) in Suriname. The consultant will lead the preparation of a policy-oriented country report, drawing from RAM results and multi-stakeholder consultations. The report aims to inform a comprehensive national AI strategy, and to provide an evidence-based framework on the ethical governance of AI, with medium and long-term priorities identified, aligning with the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI.
Job Responsibility:
Provide a RAM implementation timeline in coordination with UNESCO
Carry out a mapping of key stakeholders to be engaged for data collection purposes in the RAM implementation
Facilitate work and liaise with a multidisciplinary National Steering Committee that will oversee the deployment of the RAM from the government’s side
Conduct the RAM questionnaire to gain in-depth understanding of the potential for AI development, the state of the art in the country in terms of institutional and regulatory readiness, as well as the regulatory and institutional gaps to be filled to transform the potential into action
Coordinate broad-based multistakeholder national consultations and/or focus groups to present the results of the readiness assessment and to facilitate discussions leading to the identification of needs, concerns, and policy priorities
Prepare a diagnostic report based on the outcomes of the RAM exercise
Organize a mid-term update call with the UNESCO Office and Government counterpart
Organize a validation workshop, together with the UNESCO Office and Government counterpart, to present the draft country report based on the RAM implementation
Draft the final policy-oriented country report presenting the findings of the updated RAM questionnaire
Support UNESCO and the government counterpart in the organization of the launch of the report with national representatives and main stakeholders
Participation in high-level national, regional, or global events organized by UNESCO may be required, to showcase the outcome of the project
Ensure overall coordination with the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation (EZOTI), national stakeholders, and other relevant stakeholders involved throughout the RAM process
Requirements:
Advanced university degree (PhD, or minimum a specialized Master’s or equivalent) in governance of artificial intelligence, or ethical and social implications of artificial intelligence or digital technologies, or law enforcement and technology, or other relevant, related fields
A minimum of 7 years of professional or research experience in the Technology industry, ICTs and within the ethical, legal, social and governance issues of artificial intelligence and related digital technologies, at national and/or international level
Proven experience in conducting research and analysis and/or implementing programmes/projects on the ethical, legal, social and governance issues of artificial intelligence and related digital technologies, as well as standards related to these issues
Experience in producing policy-oriented reports or recommendations is required
Understanding of the development framework in the Caribbean sub-region, including on issues related to artificial intelligence and frontier technologies
A very good understanding of the ethical, legal, social and governance issues of artificial intelligence and related digital technologies
Excellent knowledge on the contexts and dynamics of governance of AI in the implementing country, including policies, legislative and regulatory frameworks, institutional mechanisms, organizational structures and processes, and initiatives by different stakeholders in this field
Experience in undertaking policy review and assessments, both qualitatively and quantitatively, on topics related to governance of AI or related digital technologies
Proven ability to draft clearly, objectively and concisely and to produce high quality policy-oriented analysis and synthesis documents
Tact, discretion and diplomacy are required in dealing with Stakeholders
Excellent knowledge of English and Dutch is required
Nice to have:
Experience with the relevant government agencies in the implementing country is a plus
Knowledge of another local Caribbean language is a valuable addition