Programme Manager (Climate Resilience & Digital Ethics)
UNICEF
Lead projects on climate resilience and digital transformation with a focus on AI ethics. Requires Diplomas in Climate Change, Digital Transformation, and Strategic Leadership. Certifications in Archives and Grants Management are beneficial. Responsible for M&E, environmental health and safety, and managing strategic grants.
### Strategic Analysis
UNICEF's Programme Manager for Climate Resilience & Digital Ethics represents a pivotal fusion of two critical humanitarian frontiers: climate adaptation and responsible technology. As climate change intensifies, children are disproportionately affected, yet digital tools—especially AI—offer unprecedented opportunities for early warning systems, resource optimization, and personalized aid. However, without robust ethical frameworks, these technologies risk exacerbating inequalities or violating privacy. This role bridges that gap, ensuring UNICEF's climate projects leverage AI transparently and equitably. The demand for such hybrid expertise reflects a broader shift in humanitarian strategy: from reactive relief to proactive, data-driven resilience building. By integrating M&E, environmental health, and grants management, this position operationalizes high-level policy into measurable impact. As funders increasingly tie grants to ethical technology use, this role becomes a linchpin for sustainable, accountable programming in an era of polycrisis.