Consultancy on AI Risk Mitigation Framework for the Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation (PHIT) (for Internationals - remote with travel)
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UNICEF seeks an international consultant to adapt its AI Risk Assessment Framework for the Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation (PHIT) project. The role involves developing an operational approach for early, expert-led assessment of a health AI application and building government capacity.
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Responsibilities
- Adapt UNICEF's AI Risk Assessment Framework into an operational approach for the PHIT project
- Apply the framework to assess the PHIT AI Diagnostic and Treatment App, generating risk insights
- Develop, validate, and institutionalize a user friendly AI Risk Assessment Tool for government use
- Conduct co design, regulatory review, and gap analysis
- Integrate findings into comprehensive risk mitigation and governance guidance
- Support capacity building and institutionalization with government stakeholders
Requirements
- Master's degree in artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, public health, health informatics, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in AI governance, digital health governance, technology risk assessment, or related fields
- Experience working in the health sector, preferably in public health or health systems contexts
- Experience engaging with senior government counterparts and facilitating co design processes
- Fluency in English
- Strong understanding of international AI governance frameworks and standards (NIST, WHO, ISO)
- Ability to translate risk assessment findings into practical mitigation and governance actions
- Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
- Proven ability in capacity building and systems strengthening
- Ability to work across technical, policy, and operational domains
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Overview
- UNICEF works in over 190 countries to save children’s lives and defend their rights.
- This consultancy adapts UNICEF’s AI Risk Assessment Framework for the Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation (PHIT) project.
- The assignment facilitates timely, risk informed decisions to accelerate the application's design, procurement, and implementation.
Workstreams and Phases
- Workstream 1: Priority application early application of adapted AI Risk Assessment Framework to assess PHIT AI Diagnostic and Treatment App.
- Workstream 2: System development developing, validating, and institutionalising a user friendly AI Risk Assessment Tool.
- Phase 1: Establish shared interim framework through co design, regulatory review, and gap analysis.
- Phase 2: Prioritise initial risk assessment of PHIT application (WS1) while initiating testing and validation with government users (WS2).
- Phase 3: Integrate findings from both workstreams into comprehensive risk mitigation and governance guidance.
- Phase 4: Finalise unified framework, tool, and implementation package; support capacity building and institutionalisation.
Minimum Requirements
- Masters in artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, public health, health informatics, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in AI governance, digital health governance, technology risk assessment or related fields.
- Experience working in the health sector, preferably in public health or health systems contexts.
- Experience engaging with senior government counterparts and facilitating co design processes.
- Fluency in English.
- Strong understanding of international AI governance frameworks and standards (NIST, WHO, ISO).
- Ability to translate risk assessment findings into practical mitigation and governance actions.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
- Proven ability in capacity building and systems strengthening.
- Ability to work across technical, policy, and operational domains.
Desirables
- Experience in health systems strengthening, particularly in primary health care or digital health contexts.
- Experience working with governments or international organisations on digital governance or technology policy.
- Experience in multi country programmes, preferably in LMIC or SIDS contexts.
- Familiarity with Pacific Island countries and their health system, governance, and digital health contexts.
Benefits
- Attractive compensation and benefits package.
Application Instructions
- Submit an up to date TMS profile and CV.
- Submit a cover letter.
- Submit a separate financial proposal using the linked template.
- Submit a detailed technical proposal outlining methodology and work plan.
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