Consultant: AI and Data Readiness

Supports the UN Statistics Division's Data for Now initiative by developing practical guidance materials on AI readiness for official statistics and organising a regional workshop for African least developed countries. Synthesises AI strategies and statistical frameworks, engages national statistical offices, and documents lessons learned.

Department: United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)

• Prepare a detailed workplan specifying key outputs and timelines in consultation with UNSD
• Review existing materials and tools on AI readiness for official statistics to develop workshop content for African LDCs
• Synthesise regional and national AI strategies and relevant statistical frameworks, strategies and laws
• Engage with partners and stakeholders to gather inputs for workshop materials
• Interview selected countries to understand gaps, challenges and national experiences
• Organise and facilitate the regional workshop on AI readiness for official statistics
• Document lessons learned and prepare the post-workshop report

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in statistics, economics, data science, development studies or related field, or a Bachelor's degree with nine years of qualifying experience
• Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience in social sciences, including statistics, economics, digital transformation or data science
• Minimum three years of experience working with national statistical systems, particularly in developing countries
• Demonstrated experience in data governance, data management and data quality frameworks
• Solid knowledge of statistical production, including non-traditional data sources and metadata development
• Experience designing or supporting capacity-development initiatives such as training and workshops
• Full command of spoken and written English required

• Part-time consultancy from 17 August to 31 December 2026, home-based with travel to the regional workshop
• Travel authorization and related costs handled separately from the consultancy fee