Innovation and Technology Policy Expert

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Result of Service The Consultant, Innovation and Technology Policy Expert, is envisaged to support UNICRI with reference to the work of its Centre for AI and Robotics on the project ‘Toolkit for Responsible Artificial Intelligence Innovation in Law Enforcement’. The Consultant will support the project team on the implementation of the project, in particular in terms of providing guidance on innovation and technology policy to guide its development and eventual evaluation, dissemination and roll-out by ensuring it reflects the latest trends and developments.

Work Location Home-based

Expected duration Max. 38 working days from November – December 2021

Duties and Responsibilities In 2021, UNICRI, through its Centre of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics, launched the project ‘Toolkit for Responsible Artificial Intelligence Innovation in Law Enforcement’. The project seeks to fill gaps in terms of guidance and support for law enforcement agencies on the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) through the creation of a toolkit on responsible AI innovation. As a result of the project, law enforcement agencies aiming to develop or already developing AI tools or seeking to procure AI tools from third parties will obtain the necessary knowledge and understanding to enable them to tap into the positive potential of AI. At the same time, by providing overarching principles, requirements and recommendations that promote the lawful and trustworthy use of AI, it is expected that the project will contribute to preventing possible related risks associated with the use of AI and that law enforcement will be in a position to make more informed decisions and deploy AI responsibly.

Under the supervision of the Head of Unit, the incumbent will be performing the following tasks:

  • Carry out desk-based research, compiling, reviewing and analyzing technical and legal information concerning AI and data as relevant to law enforcement.
  • Conduct a benchmarking exercise on AI regulation and policy, identifying and analyzing existent AI regulatory frameworks, guidelines, policies, and strategies at the international, regional and national level, as well as other relevant international, regional, private or sectoral initiatives.
  • Support the conceptualization and preparation of the toolkit, as well as related project materials.
  • Liaise with the toolkit core group of experts established by UNICRI in a prior stage of this project and comprised of law enforcement, academia, private sector and civil society in order to collect insights and feedback to shape the toolkit.
  • Coordinate with other relevant stakeholders for the toolkit, including academia, private sector, civil society, as well as INTERPOL and other relevant entities within the United Nations system, such as the United Nations Police and the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime and other international organizations.
  • Provide substantive technical support in the preparation and during virtual discussion rooms organized by UNICRI and INTERPOL, as well as expert consultations with key stakeholders, the 4th INTERPOL-UNICRI Global Meeting on AI for Law Enforcement and other meetings organized under the umbrella of the development and promotion of the toolkit.
  • Perform other job-related duties as tasked.

    Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, international relations, public policy, sociology or other relevant fields is required. A first-level university degree in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in innovation and technology policy, preferably with respect to AI, machine learning or related digital technologies, is required. Experience with the development of international frameworks, guidelines, policy papers, strategies or best practice documents is required. Experience in policy development in the field of law enforcement and criminal investigations is highly desirable.

Language: For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of other official languages of the United Nations is considered an asset.

Additional Information UNICRI is a United Nations entity established in 1968 to support countries worldwide in preventing crime and facilitating criminal justice. UNICRI is mandated to assist intergovernmental, governmental and non-governmental organizations in formulating and implementing improved policies in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice. UNICRI' s goals are:

  • to advance understanding of crime-related problems;
  • to foster just and efficient criminal justice systems;
  • to support the respect of international instruments and other standards;
  • to facilitate international law enforcement cooperation and judicial assistance.

    No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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