Technical Expert – AI4HR

Global Campus of Human Rights; Venezia; Ibrido; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

A global human rights organization based in Venice is seeking a Technical Expert for their AI4HR project. This temporary position lasts 8 months and involves tasks such as data collection and analysis, requiring a strong background in social sciences and AI. The chosen candidate will work remotely and receive a gross remuneration of €3,500. Candidates should apply by 10 October 2025.

Competenze

• Proven expertise on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Reliability, high motivation, flexibility.

Mansioni

• Set up data collection across online consultations.
• Coordinate research design and methodology.
• Conduct data cleaning and quality control.
• Analyse data collected from online consultations.
• Contribute to report summarising research findings.

Conoscenze

Qualitative and quantitative research

Data analysis

Communication skills in English

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge about children's rights

Formazione

MA in social sciences

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

PROJECT: AI4HR. HOME INSTITUTION: Global Campus of Human Rights (GC). PROJECT LEADS: Chiara Altafin, Elvis Fokala, Lukasz Szoszkiewicz. The Technical Expert position is a temporary position in the joint Research Project ‘AI4HR’ among the GC Research Department and the Global Campus Europe based in Venice and the Global Campus Africa based in Pretoria. The ideal candidate will work remotely and be responsible for performing various tasks in relation to the project.

Key responsibilities

1. Set up the data collection across online consultations to be held in High Schools.
2. Coordinate with the project leads for the development of research design and methodology (in particular the selection of appropriate frameworks for data collection and data analysis), data collection and analysis.
3. Conduct data cleaning and data quality control.
4. Analyse the data collected across the online consultations in High Schools.
5. Contribute to the development of a report summarising research findings.

Qualifications

• MA in social sciences, in particular (but not limited to) sociology, anthropology, educational, and law studies.
• Proven ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis in the area of social sciences.
• Proven experience in data analysis (e.g., survey-based research, interview studies using grounded theory).
• Proven expertise on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Very good communication skills in English.
• Reliability, high motivation, flexibility.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment and to define and implement solutions in line with assigned objectives.
• Knowledge about children’s rights will be an added advantage.

Terms & Conditions

The position will have a duration of 8 months starting from November 2025. The remuneration equals € 3,500 gross in total, subject to taxation. The working language is English. The selected candidate will be offered either a coordinated and continued collaboration contract or a consultancy contract depending on fiscal regime applicable. S/he will be contracted directly by the GC in Venice.

Project background

The project is a five-year research project (2024-2029) supported by the Global Campus of Human Rights and Right Livelihood partnership. The project is led by the GC Research Department and two GC Campuses — Global Campus Europe (Venice) and Global Campus Africa (University of Pretoria, Centre for Human Rights), with the participation of key partners from Queen’s University Belfast, Raoul Wallenberg Institute/Lund University, University College Dublin, Adam Mickiewicz University, Center for European Studies in Yerevan State University, and Kathmandu Law School, Nepal. The project aims to create an AI for Human Rights Toolkit. The Toolkit will be designed with, and for, young people. The Toolkit will have three layers each focused on GenerationAI: (1) The Workplace; (2) The Higher Ed Classroom; (3) The High School Setting.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their applications through the compilation of the Form below by 10 October 2025, 12:00am CET. Application documents must include:

• CV of max 2pp tailored to the position.
• Cover letter: link to a 50 secs motivation video (or written statement of 250 words single spaced) outlining max three reasons why they would be suitable for the position
• Declaration of consent to the processing of personal data for recruitment purposes.

The selection will be carried out at the sole discretion of an examining commission. The shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview during the second half of October 2025. Candidates\' personal data will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation - Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016.

The Global Campus of Human Rights is a global human rights organisation which aims at building an inclusive workforce with diverse backgrounds, cultures and perspectives. We encourage people of all ages, ethnicities, religions, gender identities, sexual orientation, disability to apply and are interested in receiving applications from those who are marginalised and underrepresented.