Digital Transformation & AI Ethics Lead
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
The Lead will drive digital transformation initiatives and ensure ethical AI deployment across UNDP programmes. Responsibilities: develop digital strategies, establish AI ethics guidelines, manage technology grants, and build staff capacity on data governance and digital inclusion. Requirements: Advanced degree in computer science, digital policy, or related field; 8+ years in digital transformation, AI ethics, or ICT for development; strong grants management and strategic M&E experience; knowledge of UN digital principles.
### Strategic Analysis
The UNDP's Digital Transformation & AI Ethics Lead is pivotal in aligning technology with humanitarian goals. As digital tools rapidly evolve, ethical AI deployment ensures fairness, accountability, and inclusion, preventing harm in vulnerable communities. This role drives strategies that leverage AI for development while mitigating risks like bias and exclusion. It also manages tech grants and builds staff capacity, embedding digital principles across programmes. By doing so, UNDP can enhance aid effectiveness, promote data-driven decision-making, and uphold human rights in the digital age. This position bridges innovation and ethics, ensuring technology serves the furthest left behind. In a global landscape where digital divides persist, this leadership is critical for equitable progress and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.