Consultancy: AI Platform Technical Lead, ICTD Digital Core (12 months, remote)

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Valencia
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EUR 70.000 - 90.000
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Descripción del empleo

UNICEF is a global organization dedicated to saving children’s lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfil their potential from early childhood through adolescence. We are working in Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain.

Position Overview

The AI Platform Technical Lead (Consultant) will architect and oversee the technical foundation of UNICEF’s AI ecosystem, spanning multi‑cloud infrastructure design, product backlog and roadmap management, vendor engagement, and oversight of AI/ML model deployment. The role ensures UNICEF leverages cutting‑edge AI capabilities in alignment with Responsible AI principles and organizational priorities.

Scope of Work – Responsibilities

  • AI Platform Enablement
    • Shape UNICEF’s AI platforms to ensure scalability, security, and interoperability.
    • Define multi‑cloud architecture (Azure, AWS, etc.) and optimise performance, compliance, and cost‑efficiency.
    • Establish technical standards, frameworks, and governance models for responsible AI platform development.
    • Assist with integration efforts, API design, and interoperability with existing digital systems.
    • Translate business and programme requirements into technical specifications and platform features.
  • Product Roadmap
    • Maintain the product backlog and roadmap for the AI Portal.
    • Translate AI strategy into actionable technical plans aligned with programme needs and innovation goals.
    • Continuously evaluate and integrate emerging tools, APIs, and services to strengthen platform capabilities.
    • Develop and validate user personas to ensure the Portal meets diverse user needs.
  • Vendor Management
    • Manage technical aspects of contracts and partnerships with UNICC and third‑party providers.
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with cloud and AI vendors, ensuring strategic opportunities are leveraged.
    • Support technical evaluations and due diligence for vendor and partner selection.
  • AI/ML Deployment
    • Provide technical guidance for internal teams and country offices experimenting with AI/ML solutions.
    • Oversee development, deployment, and monitoring of AI/ML models in sandbox and production environments.
    • Manage infrastructure, pipelines, and DevOps/MLOps practices with UNICC and relevant teams.
    • Establish criteria for piloting, scaling, and transitioning AI models into production use.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Experience: Minimum 7 years in software engineering with a focus on AI/ML and cloud architecture platforms.
    • Proven track record of designing and deploying multi‑cloud architectures.
    • Expertise in AI/ML technologies and frameworks.
    • Experience in MLOps/DevOps practices, model lifecycle management, and API integration.
    • Knowledge of data security, privacy, and compliance frameworks.
    • Strong project management skills, able to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
    • Excellent problem‑solving, architecture design, and system integration skills.
  • Language: Fluency in English required; knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset.

Core Values and Competencies

  • Build and maintain partnerships
  • Demonstrate self‑awareness and ethical awareness
  • Drive to achieve results for impact
  • Innovate and embrace change
  • Manage ambiguity and complexity
  • Think and act strategically
  • Work collaboratively with others

Inclusive Employment Statement

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of every child’s rights and commits to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the world. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and may be required to comply with medical and visa requirements.

Travel and Commitment

The role requires four one‑week missions to Valencia. Travel will be provided in economy class with daily subsistence allowance.