Digital Transformation and AI Ethics Officer

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Lead digital transformation initiatives ensuring ethical AI use in humanitarian contexts. Requires digital transformation, AI ethics, strategic leadership, and archives/records management.
### Strategic Analysis This role at UNDP represents a critical intersection of technology and humanitarian governance. As digital transformation accelerates globally, the need for ethical guardrails in AI deployment becomes paramount, especially in development contexts where vulnerable populations may be disproportionately impacted. The officer will shape digital strategies that harness AI for sustainable development while mitigating risks of bias, privacy violations, and inequality. By managing grants for digital initiatives, this position ensures that funding aligns with ethical standards and impacts communities positively. This role is pivotal in establishing UNDP as a leader in responsible innovation, setting precedents for how humanitarian organizations can leverage technology without compromising core values of equity and human rights.