Senior AI Ethics and Governance Lead

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Híbrido; ZAR 1 400 000 - 2 400 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Remote work

Flexible hours

Professional development

Ethical AI focus

Innovative culture

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a principled Senior AI Ethics and Governance Lead to establish responsible AI practices within a globally distributed organization, operating remotely. You will develop frameworks, policies, and guidelines to ensure AI systems are designed and deployed ethically, transparently, and equitably, collaborating with researchers, engineers, legal and compliance teams.

The role requires leading policy development, risk assessments, governance processes, training programs, and

Qualificações

• Advanced degree in a field focusing on technology.
• Experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, governance, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and ethical implications.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience in developing policies, frameworks, and training materials.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement comprehensive AI ethics policies, principles, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for AI projects and provide guidance on mitigating potential harms.
• Establish processes for AI transparency, explainability, and accountability.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and product teams to ensure AI systems adhere to regulatory requirements and ethical standards.
• Develop and deliver training programs on AI ethics and responsible AI practices to employees.
• Monitor the evolving landscape of AI ethics and governance, recommending updates to internal policies and procedures.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Research skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder influencing

Policy development

Framework development

Training materials

Formação académica

Advanced degree in Law/ Ethics/ Public Policy/ CS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client is seeking a principled and forward-thinking Senior AI Ethics and Governance Lead to establish and champion responsible AI practices within their organization, operating in a fully remote capacity. This critical role involves developing frameworks, policies, and guidelines to ensure AI systems are developed and deployed ethically, transparently, and equitably. You will collaborate with diverse teams, including researchers, engineers, legal, and compliance, to embed ethical considerations throughout the AI lifecycle. This position is ideal for an individual passionate about navigating the complex ethical landscape of AI and building trust in intelligent systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive AI ethics policies, principles, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct ethical risk assessments for AI projects and provide guidance on mitigating potential harms.
• Establish processes for AI transparency, explainability, and accountability.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and product teams to ensure AI systems adhere to regulatory requirements and ethical standards.
• Develop and deliver training programs on AI ethics and responsible AI practices to employees.
• Monitor the evolving landscape of AI ethics and governance, recommending updates to internal policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Law, Ethics, Public Policy, Computer Science, or a related field with a focus on technology.
• Demonstrated experience in AI ethics, responsible AI, technology governance, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and their ethical implications.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in developing policies, frameworks, and training materials.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package for a remote position.
• Opportunity to shape the ethical future of AI within a dynamic organization.
• Flexible working hours and remote work setup.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Contribution to building trustworthy and beneficial AI technologies.
• A culture that values integrity, responsibility, and innovation.