Remote Partnerships Lead: AI & Data Tech

UNICEF Careers; Spain (TX); Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF seeks a Programme and Partnership Lead/Specialist (Frontier Data Tech) to drive internal/external AI and frontier data partnerships. The role bridges technology and social impact, coordinating stakeholders across UNICEF units and partners to deliver tangible outcomes for children.

The candidate will have 8+ years in data/AI partnerships, strong communication skills, and experience with cross-sector collaborations in low- to middle-income contexts. English required.

Qualifications

• Advanced University Degree in data, technology, international development, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in data science, AI partnerships, or related fields.
• Experience coordinating across private, public, and academic sectors to deliver data/tech goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic partnerships for UNICEF's AI Office and Frontier Data initiatives.
• Lead design and implementation of flagship AI/data tech programs with cross-functional teams.
• Foster data sharing agreements with private sector and research partners.
• Bridge technology goals with social impact objectives in child-focused programs.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Partnership development

Strategic alignment

Education

Advanced University Degree in data/tech

Job description

UNICEF seeks a Programme and Partnership Lead/Specialist (Frontier Data Tech) to drive internal/external AI and frontier data partnerships. The role bridges technology and social impact, coordinating stakeholders across UNICEF units and partners to deliver tangible outcomes for children.

The candidate will have 8+ years in data/AI partnerships, strong communication skills, and experience with cross-sector collaborations in low- to middle-income contexts. English required.