Position Description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of technology through Artificial Intelligence? Do you have experience in the sector? UNICC is currently seeking innovative and forward-thinking AI professionals to join our growing talent pool. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that drive advancements in machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and more.

Applicants for this Talent Pool may be nominated for encumbering an Artificial Intelligence Officer role. In these roles, incumbents will be responsible for shaping and influencing partner projects for AI with a focus on policy, standards and regulatory advisory, operating model, governance structures and controls. The Artificial Intelligence Officer role requires a deep understanding of policy, standards and governance of AI but also an ability to translate this into helping clients set up their principles, policies, operating model, governance structures and controls for Gen AI.

Recruiters will monitor the pool regularly and may contact candidates when:

a new vacancy that matches their profile and preferences has been published
there is an urgent need to fill a temporary position
Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply***

Main duties and responsibilities:

Lead AI Initiatives: Collaborate with team members and the Head of the AI and Machine Learning Unit to spearhead AI projects, focusing on policy, standards, and regulatory frameworks
Develop Operating Models: Create robust governance structures and control mechanisms to ensure project success and compliance
AI Expertise: Serve as the go-to AI expert within our data science and transformation team, offering advice on AI technologies, strategies, and best practices
Guidance and Communication: Provide clear guidance to UNICC and client teams, ensuring alignment and understanding of AI initiatives and their impact
Pre-Sales Support: Assist in pre-sales activities, including client conversations, project proposals, and strategic planning for AI-driven initiatives
Project Delivery: Ensure the successful delivery of client projects related to Generative AI, ensuring solutions are innovative, effective, and aligned with client needs and industry standards
Policy and Standards Assessment: Stay abreast of the latest developments in data and AI policies, standards, and regulations to inform project strategies and ensure compliance
AI Governance Insights: Maintain a comprehensive overview of key developments in AI governance, providing actionable insights to drive best practices
Stakeholder Engagement: Actively engage with key stakeholders in the policy and governance space, fostering partnerships and influencing the development of AI policies and standards globally

Recruitment Profile

Experience And Skills

Essential:

At least five (5) years of experience in IT, including proven experience in big data, block chain, generative and multimodal AI, machine learning or related area
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing operating models, governance, AI risk management policies and controls in any of these areas or multilateral collaborative groups
Exposure to data science strategies, machine learning and business analytics to solve business problems
Deep understanding of Data & AI regulations and Standards
Proven hands-on experience in Responsible AI, Generative AI and Data Ethics
Proven ability with Stakeholder management

Desirable:

Published academic papers, white papers or some form of thought leadership in the field of Responsible / Ethical AI or closely related areas
Experience in government/UN/Academia/development bodies, regulators, standard bodies
Ability to lead project workstreams to completion
Experience in Big data, high-tech or financial industry
Experience in data analytics or related area

Education

Essential:

First University degree in the field of Computer Vision (CV), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Speech Processing, Multimodal AI, Generative AI, or a closely related field

Desirable:

Advanced University degree in the field of Computer Vision (CV), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Speech Processing, Multimodal AI, Generative AI, or a closely related field

Languages:

English: Expert knowledge is required

Global Competencies:

Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective relationships with colleagues and team members. Deals constructively with conflicts
Communicating: Expresses oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others; listens actively. Produces effective written communications. Ensures that information is shared
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences: Demonstrates the ability to work constructively with people of all backgrounds and orientations. Respects differences and ensures that all can contribute
Knowing and managing yourself: Manages ambiguity and pressure in a self-reflective way. Uses criticism as a development opportunity. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth
Producing results: Produces and delivers quality results. Is action oriented and committed to achieving outcomes
Moving forward in a changing environment: Is open to and proposes new approaches and ideas. Adapts and responds positively to change

Benefits

Brindisi: USD 83,293; Valencia: USD 87,717 ; New York: USD 120,803 (single rate, including post adjustment)

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