Emerging Technologies and Cybersecurity Specialist

This UN Volunteer Specialist advances UNICEF Bhutan’s responsible digital transformation for children and adolescents. Based in Thimphu, the role maps emerging technologies, supports safe AI and data-informed programmes, strengthens cybersecurity and child online protection, develops guidance and training, and coordinates partners on digital literacy, innovation and risk mitigation.

• Map and analyse emerging technology trends relevant to UNICEF Bhutan
• Develop guidance, reports and training materials on AI, cybersecurity and child online safety
• Support safe and child-responsive use of AI and data-informed programme tools
• Document results, challenges and lessons from technology initiatives
• Design training to prevent and respond to child online harm
• Coordinate government, schools, civil society and private-sector partners

• Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, or a related field
• Cybersecurity, digital safety, information security, data protection, or related digital risk management work
• Required: English

• Experience working on child online safety or safeguarding sensitive data
• Experience with government, development partners, schools or civil-society initiatives

• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Safety
• Data Protection
• Training
• Partnership Development

• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Platforms

• UNICEF Bhutan will facilitate visa and work-permit arrangements for the selected candidate.