AI for Sustainable Development Advisor

GIZ Ghana; Tipton; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SSNIT

Health insurance

13th Month Salary

Annual bonus

Job summary

GIZ Ghana is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the Artificial Intelligence for All in Ghana initiative. You will manage pilots, coordinate with government, private sector and civil society, and provide policy guidance on ethical AI and data protection.

You will also help scale activities across digital initiatives and oversee subcontractors and events. The role requires strong project management, advisory experience, and fluency in English, with German as a plus.

Qualifications

• MA/MSc in political sciences, international relations or related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience in project management, preferably in development cooperation.
• Experience in advisory services and innovative events.
• Technical expertise in AI or data science related to development.
• Excellent policy advice experience with governmental partners.
• Ability to take initiative as a focal point.
• Team oriented with strong cross-country collaboration.
• Fluent English; German knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of digital technologies and software.

Responsibilities

• Manage development and implementation of AI-for-all initiatives in Ghana, steering pilots.
• Collaborate with governmental partners, private sector, and civil society in Ghana; negotiate with international and local actors.
• Advise on policy frameworks for ethical AI, data protection and privacy with government partners.
• Coordinate and scale project activities with other digital initiatives; manage subcontractors and events, monitor and evaluate AI measures.
• Coordinate meetings and events in Ghana; ensure information flow and reporting.
• Support knowledge transfer within the global FAIR Forward team and contribute to project reports.
• Handle administrative and logistical tasks with GIZ administration.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Project management

Policy advice

Advisory services

Cross-cultural teamwork

English fluency

Education

MA/MSc in political sciences

Tools

Office applications

Virtual team platforms

Job description

GIZ Ghana is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the Artificial Intelligence for All in Ghana initiative. You will manage pilots, coordinate with government, private sector and civil society, and provide policy guidance on ethical AI and data protection.

You will also help scale activities across digital initiatives and oversee subcontractors and events. The role requires strong project management, advisory experience, and fluency in English, with German as a plus.