Project Assistant - Social and Human Sciences

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About the Organization

UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, is a specialized agency dedicated to strengthening our shared humanity through the promotion of education, science, culture, and communication.

We set standards, produce tools and develop knowledge to create solutions to some of the greatest challenges of our time, and foster a world of greater equality and peace.

Protecting biodiversity, responding to artificial intelligence, advancing quality education, safeguarding heritage, and ensuring access to reliable information are some examples of the work that UNESCO does with its 194 Member States across the globe.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Under the overall authority of the Director of the UNESCO South Asia Regional Office, the functional authority of the Chief of Social and Human Sciences (SHS) Sector, and the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer of the "Empowering Minds: Transforming Lives" project aimed at developing a Global MOOC on the Ethics of AI, the incumbent will provide support in managing the "Empowering Minds: Transforming Lives" project and advancing the Sector’s broader initiatives on AI Ethics, as outlined below:

Project Coordination and Implementation Support:

• Assist the Programme Specialist and the National Project Officer in managing the project timeline, ensuring that curriculum development, content creation, and course delivery align with deadlines.
• Support the meetings of the Project Steering Committee and Advisory Group, including organizing meetings, drafting agendas, and preparing relevant materials.
• Assist in coordinating with subject matter experts, consultants, and production teams to develop course content.
• Assist in coordinating operational activities for the RAM initiatives in India, Bangladesh, and Maldives including supporting logistical arrangements (venue arrangements, invitations, participant lists, etc.) and other support.
• Undertake other tasks as requested by the Director and Chief of SHS Sector, as required

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in governance of artificial intelligence, ethical and social implications of artificial intelligence or digital technologies, law and technology, or other related fields.

 Skills/Competencies

• Proven organizational and coordination skills, ability to take initiative, establish priorities, monitor work plans, budget, and report on actions and projects.
• Familiarity with project management skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to deal efficiently with partners at different levels.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment.
• Capacity to adapt and adjust work schedules and perform diligently under pressure.
• Excellent knowledge management with an understanding of emerging communication and information technologies and their potential uses.

Languages

• Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English.

Desirable qualifications

Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in the field of social and human sciences, political science, international relations, and technology policy.
• Experience of working on projects on the ethical, legal, social and governance issues of artificial intelligence and related digital technologies or related areas.
• Experience in UNESCO’s Programmes and/or normative tools in the field of Social and Human Sciences.
• Experience with the United Nations System, multilateral settings/cooperation and development.

Skills/Competencies

• Good knowledge of UNESCO’s work, and familiarity with Social and Human Sciences Sector activities.

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