Head of digital innovation and data

General Title description of the Digital and Data Innovation Officer assignment Country of assignment Côte d’Ivoire

Location

Location of work on a premises Expected start date01/12/2026 Duration6 months (with possibility of extension) Long-term benefits and allowances Sustainable development goal

• 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure UNDP Host Organization ModalityOn the spot Type National Category of volunteer Working hours lFull-time Number of assignments 1 Details Mission and objectives In Côte d’Ivoire, the UNDP cooperation programme for the period 2021-2025 (CPD) is aligned with the national priorities of the National Development Plan (NDP) and the United Nations Framework for Cooperation on Sustainable Development (UNCSD). Through this framework, UNDP and its partners are committed to helping restore confidence in institutions, create the conditions for people to live in peace, be resilient to crises and shocks, and reap the benefits of inclusive growth and shared prosperity. Projects and programmes are being implemented to address these development challenges in the country.

Job overview

As part of the Digital Flagship Italy program–Africa (Mattei Plan for Africa), funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), UNDP Côte d’Ivoire and the UNDP Centre in Rome are implementing the project “Executive Feasibility Studies on Climate Resilient Agriculture and Digital Innovation in Côte d’Ivoire”. One component of the project is the feasibility study of the National Hub for Artificial Intelligence and Data Innovation, now called the National Center for Innovation and Artificial Intelligence. The study answers four structuring questions: what is the Centre’s purpose (demand, services, prioritized portfolio of use cases and role of head of network), what does it need (site, digital and computing infrastructures, skills), how does it work (status, governance, operation, legal framework and data governance), and how much does it cost and how to finance it (costs, economic model, financing strategy and corporate governance), and how does it finance the type of risk management in terms. The study will be carried out over seven months by a multidisciplinary consulting firm under the coordination of UNDP. Abidjanand validated by national counterparts through a Technical Working Group and three workshops (start-up, review of options, final validation). To strengthen the technical and analytical management capacity of this component, UNDP Côte d’Ivoire is recruiting a United Nations National Specialist Volunteer as Digital and Data Innovation Officer. The main objectives of the volunteer will be:

• Support the operational follow-up of the feasibility study of the National Center for Innovation and AI and its three deliverables;
• Administer the mapping questionnaire and maintain the database of AI and data use cases and ecosystem;
• Facilitate the organization of dialogue with national counterparts around the study;
• Contribute to the consideration of gender, digital inclusion and responsible AI in all work. Description of the task Under the direct supervision of the Component Manager at UNDP Côte d’Ivoire, and in close collaboration with the Expert on AI and Quality Control and the Project Coordinator, the volunteer will perform the following tasks:
• Support follow-up of the component work plan and schedule of the firm’s three deliverables (1. Start-up and diagnostic report, 2. Options report, 3. Final feasibility report);
• Prepare reviews of deliverables: compilation of comments from UNDP and national counterparts, maintenance of the feedback matrix and follow-up on their inclusion;
• Maintain the deliverables tracking table and shared document repository;
• Report any inconsistencies or deficiencies in the data and documents received to the team. Contribute to data analysis and use case database
• Administer the UNDP AI ecosystem mapping questionnaire and data, monitor responses and maintain the corresponding database covering the five priority sectors (agriculture, health, education, public administration and private sector) to inform the firm’s work;
• Collect, organize and verify the data needed to monitor the study (ecosystem actors, available skills, ongoing initiatives, breakdown of data by gender) and produce monitoring tables and visualizations in support of the AI Expert and Quality Control during the review of the portfolio of use cases proposed by the firm;

Education / Qualifications

• Monitor public policies and initiatives related to AI, data and digital transformation in Côte d’Ivoire and the region. Supporting stakeholder engagement
• Support the logistical and technical preparation of meetings of the Component 2 Technical Working Group with the Ministry of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation (MTNIT), the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Côte d’Ivoire (ARTCI) and technical agencies;
• Contribute to the organization of sectoral consultations, three validation workshops (start-up, review of options, final validation) and training sessions and exchange on digital, AI and innovation; write minutes and records of decisions;
• Facilitate exchanges with universities, the UniPod, the private sector and the ecosystem of star-tups and innovation. Knowledge management and communication
• Write briefing notes, summaries and presentations, and contribute to project progress reports;
• Document methods, tools and lessons learned;
• Contribute to the project’s communication products in connection with the office’s communication team. In addition, UN Volunteers must:
• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteering by reading relevant UNC and external publications and actively participating in UNV activities (e.g. at events marking International Volunteer Day);
• Be familiar with and develop traditional and/or local forms of volunteering in the host country;
• Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary actions they undertake, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
• Contribute articles on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV camaraderie program for new UN volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use UNV’s online volunteering service wherever possible. Eligibility criteria Âge 18 – 80

Experience

Nationality The applicant must be a national, legal resident or have refugee status in the country of assignment. Requirements of assignment Relevant experience Languages French, Level: Fluent, Required English, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable Level of education required Master’s degree in data science, computer science, statistics, information systems, digital economy or related field Skills and values

Other information

Accountability Adaptability and Flexibility Building Trust Client Orientation Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication Creativity Empowering Others Ethics and Values Integrity Knowledge Sharing Managing Performance Planning and Organizing Professionalism Respect for Diversity Self-management Technological Awareness Vision Working in Teams Skills and experience

• At least 3 years of professional experience in data analysis, digital transformation projects or supporting innovation ecosystems;
• Mastery of at least one data analysis language (Python or R) and SQL, as well as a visualization tool (Power BI, Tableau or equivalent);
• Good general digital and AI culture, and strong interest in their applications for development;
• Experience in organizing meetings or workshops and coordinating with multiple partners;
• Excellent writing skills in French (notes, minutes, reports) and ability to read and operate technical documents in English;
• Rigor, sense of organization and ability to work independently within tight deadlines;
• Ability to work inclusively within a multidisciplinary team;
• A good awareness of safety. Strengths:
• Practical experience with large-scale machine learning or data processing projects;
• Knowledge of the Ivorian digital ecosystem (institutions, universities, startups, private sector);
• Concepts of governance and data protection, responsible AI or digital inclusion;
• Experience with the UN or other international development organization;
• Participation in a feasibility study or the preparation of an investment project. Field of expertise Innovation, foresight, change management, Information technology and telecommunications, Data science, information management, Artificial Intelligence Driving licence Other information Volunteering is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken voluntarily, for the common good, without financial reward being the main motivator. Living conditions and remarks As this is a national United Nations Volunteer assignment, the United Nations Volunteer will be responsible for organizing his or her own housing and other essential elements of life. This position is based in Ivory Coast Abidjan. . .National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance scheme. National UN Volunteers must be culturally sensitive and adapt to the dominant culture and traditions. Conditions of service of National United Nations Volunteers The contract has a validity period for the period indicated above with the possibility of extension subject to availability of funds, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, the assignment is not expected to be renewed. The applicable volunteer living allowance is paid monthly to cover housing, utilities and current living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependants) – with the exception of United Nations Community Volunteers), as well as final repatriation (if applicable). You can check all the rights to https: Declaration of inclusivity The United Nations Volunteers programme is an equal opportunities programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care and protected characteristics. As part of their commitment to UNV’s values, all UN Volunteers are committed to combating all forms of discrimination and promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or any other status. Note on vaccination requirements Covid-19 Candidates selected for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19), in accordance with the applicable host entity policy. Warning of fraud The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interview, test or other fees as part of the application or recruitment process. If you receive a request for payment of any fee, please do not take this into account. In addition, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. You are therefore advised to exercise great caution when communicating personal information on the web.

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