Unit Head (AI and Frontier Technologies)

Technical role focused on information & data within HQ/DDA Data, Digital Health, Analytics and AI, supporting implementation, analysis, coordination and delivery of assigned programme outputs.

Department: HQ/DDA Data, Digital Health, Analytics and AI

• Provides technical leadership, coordination and managerial support within the Department/Programme, in the Unit of AI and Frontier Technologies (AIF) ensuring that activities in this area are carried out efficiently and effectively. Develops and proposes techn
• Oversees a unit of technical teams specialized in various domains within their area of expertise and facilitates the efficient flow of team synergies.
• Manages the programme area in delivering its objectives through efficient managing a small team of technical staff, financial resources and effective work planning to optimize the programme's deliverables in line with the mandate of the Organization.
• Leads and conducts research on best practices in implementing programmes and activities and dissemination of information for capacity building in the respective area of work.
• Manages the monitoring and evaluation and reporting of the subject area of work of key performance indicators and reporting requirements and mechanisms to optimize performance of Programme deliverables.
• Serves as the technical reference among the peer community, UN Agencies and other stakeholders at the technical levels in the respective area of expertise.
• Liaises with and utilizes partnerships in other UN Agencies, Donor, or research institutions in the area of AIF to position the technical area of work and implementation into Global and/or National policies.

• Essential: An advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in Digital Health, Health Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Health Informatics, Mathematics, Computer Sciences, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or other fields related to the f
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Digital Health, Health Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Health Informatics, Computer Sciences, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), including experience in strategy, policy development, and i
• Demonstrated experience managing human and financial resources.
• Demonstrated experience at the international level.
• Experience supporting countries in integrating AI into national health strategies; contributing to global AI governance or normative initiatives; leading multi-partner projects or research on AI in health; and mobilizing resources for digital or AI-enabled hea
• Experience working in LMIC contexts and engaging in high-level policy or technical dialogues is an asset.

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