UN Volunteers (UNICEF) Hiring An Artificial Intelligence Programme Assistant 2024-25
Introduction
UNICEF works with volunteers primarily through the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme. If you have an undergraduate degree, several years of work experience and are interested in volunteer opportunities around the world, you may be eligible to become a UNV.
UN Volunteers (UNICEF) Hiring An Artificial Intelligence Programme Assistant 2024-25
UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. UNICEF is guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child and strives to establish children’s rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behaviour towards children.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been present in Brazil since 1950, supporting the most important changes in childhood and adolescence in the country. UNICEF participated in major immunization and breastfeeding campaigns; the mobilization that resulted in the approval of Article 227 of the Federal Constitution and the drafting of the Child and Adolescent Statute.
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The movement for universal access to education; programmes to combat child labour; among other great advances in guaranteeing the rights of Brazilian girls and boys. In recent decades, Brazil has promoted a strong process of inclusion of children and adolescents in public policies.
Task description
Within the delegated authority of the 1MiO Skills Development Programme Officer and under their supervision, the Artificial Intelligence Programme Assistant will be responsible for supporting field colleagues to implement AI and STEAM program in Brazil, providing contributions for 1MiO Training area also visibility requirements according to UNICEF’s commitments and mandate. In this context, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: AI Program in Brazil.
• Support the development of AI Program in Brazil that will train 20,000 adolescents and young people in two years.
• Support the range of activities planned with and for adolescents in the AI Program.
• Participate in AI Program planning meetings with UNICEF experts and external partners.
• Identify and keep contact with local partners for the engagement of adolescents in the AI Program. • Identify and contact policy makers and key influencers from civil society to implement AI Program.
• Ensure strengthening and maintenance of the group of adolescents and young people focused on AI.
• Support the implementation of the program in Brazil, considering different states and groups 1 MiO activities in São Paulo, in close cooperation with the national coordination.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 – 80
Required experience
0 – 3 years
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
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Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
3 years
Languages
Portuguese, Level: Fluent, Required English, Level: Working knowledge, Required
Required education level
Secondary education
Competencies and values
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS). The UNICEF competencies required and expected for this post are:
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness
• Works Collaboratively with others
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships
• Innovates and Embraces Change
• Thinks and Acts Strategically
• Drive to achieve impactful results
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
Skills and experience
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence and/or STEAM programmes is mandatory.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels.
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
• Experience with pedagogical materials for youth is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization.
• Management of development projects is an asset.
Reasonable accommodation
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
In addition to duty station-specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.
Area(s) of expertise
Education, Information technology
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
The municipality of São Paulo will be the duty station for this UNV assignment. São Paulo is the most populous city in Brazil, with more than 12,4 million people. It is a place marked by inequalities, mixing rich and poor areas. São Paulo is a vibrant city, with numerous cultural institutions and rich architecture. The UNICEF office in São Paulo is located in Vila Clementino, next to the AACD metro station, several restaurants and Congonhas airport.
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It is generally an expensive city to live in São Paulo, but it offers different housing options depending on the region chosen. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging their own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.
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