Specialist in Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Technology Projects (Axis 6)

Contract

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The project “Strengthening and monitoring innovation actions and improvement of the penal and socio-educational systems, in line with national and international human rights principles and guidelines” aims to work on the development of innovative methodologies and actions with a focus on reestablishing regular and adequate functioning of the prison and socio-educational system and produce subsidies to strengthen the monitoring and inspection of official interventions in these systems, in line with national and international human rights principles and guidelines. The project works to provide the National Council of Justice (CNJ) with tools to: (i) promote the development of mandates and capabilities (constitutional, conventional and legal) of the Judiciary to overcome bottlenecks and obstacles that hinder individual performance and better collective action by magistrates in the criminal and socio-educational systems, notably to protect the positions of more vulnerable populations, and (ii) action to enable compliance with the decision handed down by the Federal Supreme Court in the Arguição de Descumprimento de Preceito Fundamental - ADPF 347, which consolidated the understanding regarding the existence of an unconstitutional state of affairs in Brazilian prisons and determined the agreement and monitoring of a national plan and state and district plans aimed at overcoming a situation of structural disarray and massive and systematic violation of fundamental rights, which prevents the implementation of the grammar and programs of principles present in the Federal Constitution, in the International Human Rights Treaties and in ordinary Legislation. To achieve these objectives, the project is organized into 6 axes, which correspond to the intermediate results expected for the project: 1 - Implementation, strengthening and monitoring/evaluation of actions that guarantee the regular functioning of the penal system 2 - Implementation, strengthening and monitoring/evaluation of actions that guarantee the regular functioning of the socio-educational system 3 - Improvement and quantitative and qualitative increase in the collection and production of data from the penal and socio-educational systems, 4 - Improvement, strengthening and monitoring of care strategies for the most vulnerable populations in interface with the penal and socio-educational systems 5 - Technical assistance to the CNJ for advocacy with 1st and 2nd degree magistracy, through the creation of awareness and communication channels, dissemination of content, education, training, interaction strategies, dialogue and other actions that allow better instrumentalization of the information of the performance options of Brazilian judges, enabling them to act more comprehensively towards the population and its inequalities 6 - Efficient management and knowledge management of the project carried out.

The actions are aimed at contributing to an articulated strategy for implementing penal and socio-educational policies in the national territory, together with the other Axes and transversal actions, to guarantee rights, in line with the internal order, with the decisions of the International Courts and with national and international good practices of AI.

Under the supervision of the Program’s General coordination, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for advising the Program and the Departamento de Monitoramento e Fiscalização do Sistema Carcerário e do Sistema de Execução de Medidas Socioeducativas - DMF/CNJ in the formulation and implementation of its Artificial Intelligence strategy, as well as in the management of strategic technology projects that contribute to innovation and improvement of the penal and socio-educational systems.

The duties will consist of: • Advise the Program and the DMF/CNJ in the preparation and implementation of a broad Artificial Intelligence strategy covering different dimensions of management and existing and planned policies, actions and projects, such as the development or adoption of language models and/or other artificial intelligence tools for systems under the responsibility of DMF/CNJ and the safe and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence solutions by the Program's technology teams. • Identify, in dialogue with other Axes and based on research activities on the tools available on the market and in open source, artificial intelligence solutions that can qualify the management and achievement of the objectives foreseen by the Program, especially for the Plan of Confronting the Unconstitutional State of Affairs of the Brazilian prison system. • Develop a training plan for the Program's teams in artificial intelligence. • Support the strategic management of priority technology projects with potential impact on the penal and/or socio-educational systems, such as the National Bank of Penal Measures – BNMP 3.0. • Carry out registration and monitoring of Axis 6 actions, based on the definition of established goals and priority deliveries, and the management strategies and monitoring tools defined by the UNDP and the CNJ. • Organize and participate in meetings representing the team and offering all necessary technical and administrative support. • Perform other tasks, as required by assigned supervision.

Accountability; Adaptability and Flexibility; Client Orientation; Commitment and Motivation; Commitment to Continuous Learning; Communication; Creativity; Ethics and Values; Integrity; Knowledge Sharing; Planning and Organizing; Professionalism; Respect for Diversity; Self-Management; Technological Awareness; Working in Teams.

the areas of Justice, Human Rights, Digital Law, Prison/Penal System, Public Management or related areas (including internship) is required. - Work experience, including internship, with partners in the public sector, especially the Judiciary, is desirable. - Experience with digital law, artificial intelligence, information technology and related areas is desirable. - Experience in advising on projects or public policies is desirable. - Instrumental knowledge in English and Spanish is desirable.

The assignment will be in Brasília, the Federal capital of Brazil and seat of government of the Federal District. Brasilia is a family duty station and classified A (hardship). The living conditions in Brasilia are good as well as the access to health services. The accommodation facilities are in general good, and the choice is wide. 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. Brazil is security level 3 (moderate). United Nations Department of Safety and Security UNDSS Brazil advises to exercise a high degree of caution in Brazil due to high levels of serious and violent crime, particularly in major cities. Violent crime as muggings, armed robbery, kidnappings, and sexual assault, is very high. Avoid shanty towns (favelas) in the big cities and if you are attacked or robbed, do not resist. Demonstrations can occur at any time and may turn violent with little or no warning. All United Nations personnel must scrupulously comply with UNDSS procedures and recommendations during their assignment in Brazil. For missions in rural areas or indigenous reservations, special procedures may apply; UN personnel should consult with the local DSS office in advance. You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator . The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.