AI and Data Specialist, Information Technology Solutions Office; ITSO P

AI and Data Specialist, Information Technology Solutions Office (ITSO), New York, P-4

New York, United States

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• Job Identification 31006
• Posting Date 12/27/2025, 02:07 AM
• Apply Before 01/17/2026, 04:59 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations New York, United States
• Grade P4
• Vacancy Type Fixed Term
• Rotational/Non Rotational Non-Rotational
• Contract Duration 1 Year with Possibility for extension
• Education & Work Experience Master's Degree - 7 year(s) experience OR Bachelor's Degree - 9 year(s) experience
• Required Languages English
• Desired Languages French, Spanish
• Vacancy Timeline 3 Weeks

The Position:

UNFPA is seeking a skilled AI and Data Specialist to spearhead the establishment of its AI, Data, and Knowledge practice within the Digital Center of Excellence (CoE) of the Information Technology Solutions Office. This pivotal role will be instrumental in advancing UNFPA’s  Digital Strategy by architecting and leading end-to-end AI and data initiatives, with a particular focus on leveraging program-related data to enhance global, regional, and country-level programming.

This position reports directly to the Chief.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for  articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

As an integral member of the Digital Center of Excellence (CoE), the AI and Data Specialist will drive the practical application and strategic adoption of AI and Data solutions across UNFPA. This position’s primary function is to serve as an IT Leader and Product Manager for key Digital CoE initiatives, leading the full lifecycle of data and AI products to spearhead solutions that meet the data and AI needs of UNFPA programmes, supporting accelerated impact.

You would be responsible for:

A. Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Solutioning

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to formulate the long-term AI strategy, implementation roadmap, and use-case prioritization plan that directly supports the goals of the UNFPA’s Digital Strategy
• Manage end-to-end AI initiatives from ideation and technical design through development, integration, and deployment, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with governance policies
• Design, architect, and implement agentic AI solutions capable of complex reasoning, dynamic response generation, and multi-step task orchestration
• Establish best practices, standards, and training materials for AI development and ethical usage across UNFPA

B. Artificial Intelligence and Data Governance

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive AI and Data Governance Frameworks, including policies and procedures to ensure ethical, responsible, and compliant usage across the organization
• Act as the primary liaison with information security and legal teams to enforce…