Digital and Innovation Fellow
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Under the direct supervision of the Senior Economic Advisor, and the Economics Specialist, the Digital and Innovation Fellow provide support in the following areas:
• AI and Digital Innovation Support
• Assist in the integration of AI tools (e.g., Large Learning Models (LLMs), chatbots) into UBOS systems under the guidance of USPC and UBOS.
• Support data cleaning, analysis, and visualization for SDG monitoring using tools like Stata, Python, R, or PowerBI.
• Contribute to the development and testing of a proof-of-concept AI chatbot for UBOS’s Open Data Portal.
• Capacity Building and Training
• Help organize and co-facilitate training sessions for UBOS staff on AI applications, data visualization, and statistical tools.
• Document training outcomes and user feedback for iterative improvements.
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
• Act as a liaison between UBOS, UNDP Uganda, and USPC for day-to-day coordination.
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and knowledge products to share project progress and lessons learned.
• Administrative and Logistical Support
• Support project management tasks, including scheduling meetings, tracking deliverables, and maintaining documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Eligibility criteria
• Age
• 18 – 80
• Required experience
• 1 month
• Nationality
• Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
• Assignment requirements
• Relevant experience
• 1 year
• Languages
• English, Level: Fluent, Required
• Required education level
• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Computer science or Data Science or Mathematics or Statistics, IT, or a related field.
• A Masters degree in any of these fields will be an added advantage.
• Certifications in AI, data analytics, or cloud computing (e.g., AWS, Azure) are an advantage.
• Competencies and values
• Integrity and professionalism: ability to apply good judgment; high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures.
• Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations.
• Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender;
• Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely.
• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.
• Skills and experience
• Familiarity in data analysis, digital innovation, or AI.
• Familiarity with programming (Stata, Python/R), data visualization tools (PowerBI/Tableau), and open-source AI frameworks.
• Exposure to statistical systems or SDG monitoring is desirable.
• Basic understanding of AI/Machine Learning (ML) concepts and data engineering.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in multicultural teams and adapt to dynamic environments.
• Area(s) of expertise
• Information technology
• Driving license
HOW TO APPLY
All candidates for the aforementioned United Nations Volunteers (UNV) job should apply online at the link below.
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Deadline: Expired
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