Consultant (qualitative) for Children and AI research, Digital Engagement and Protection Unit, UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti, approximately 115 days over 16 months, Florence, Italy, (Remote) #594743

Design and quality-assure qualitative research with children in China on their experiences with relational AI. The remote consultant will support the local research partner, analyse findings and author a UNICEF Innocenti report with evidence-based discussion and policy recommendations.

Department: Office of Strategy and Evidence – Innocenti / Digital Engagement and Protection Unit

• Design the qualitative methodology and consultation workshops with children
• Support piloting and implementation by the local research partner in China
• Review research findings and quality-control qualitative analysis
• Coordinate input from an expert advisory group
• Write the UNICEF Innocenti report, analysis and recommendations

• Master’s degree in a relevant social science or technology field, or a bachelor’s degree with four additional years of experience
• At least five years of professional qualitative research experience related to technology or children
• Fluency in English

• Approximately 115 working days over 16 months
• Remote consultancy linked to Florence, Italy