Unit Head (AI and Frontier Technologies)

Duty station Geneva, Switzerland

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and coordination within the Unit of AI and Frontier Technologies.
• Oversee and manage a small team of technical staff, financial resources, and work planning.
• Develop and propose technical health policies and strategies in collaboration with Regional and Country Offices.
• Conduct research on best practices, capacity building, and disseminate information.
• Manage monitoring, evaluation and reporting of key performance indicators and related reporting requirements.
• Represent the programme area at meetings and advocate for AI & Frontier Technologies.
• Liaise with UN Agencies, donors and research institutions to position the technical area in global and national policies.

Education

• Essential: Advanced university degree (Master or equi...