AI Ethics and Digital Transformation Policy Advisor

### Strategic Analysis This role is pivotal in shaping the global AI ethics agenda, a domain where policy often lags behind technological innovation. As AI permeates every aspect of humanitarian work—from refugee status determination to resource allocation—the absence of robust ethical frameworks risks exacerbating inequalities. UNESCO, as the UN's lead agency for education, science, and culture, is uniquely positioned to set normative standards. The advisor will influence how member states harness AI for sustainable development while safeguarding human rights. In a landscape marked by digital divides and geopolitical tensions, this role bridges technology and policy, ensuring that AI serves humanity equitably. The humanitarian sector increasingly relies on AI for crisis prediction and response, making this role critical to ensuring that such tools are transparent, accountable, and inclusive. By convening governments, tech giants, and civil society, the advisor will foster a multi-stakeholder approach to digital transformation, aligning with the UN's commitment to leaving no one behind. This is not merely a policy job; it is a catalyst for responsible innovation in a rapidly digitizing world.