Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), within its Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics located in the Hague, the Netherlands. The Associate Programme Officer (Artificial Intelligence and Combating Child Exploitation) will work under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer heading the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics and the overall guidance of the Senior Programme Officer (Deputy Director) of UNICRI, Turin (Italy). For more information on UNICRI, please visit the website: www.unicri.it ResponsibilitiesWithin assigned authority, the Associate Programme Officer (Artificial Intelligence and Combating Child Exploitation) will be responsible for the following specific duties: • Provide logistic and substantive support to the organization and delivery of capacity-building activities specifically designed for law enforcement agencies combating online sexual exploitation and abuse of children, including training courses, workshops, and expert consultations, assisting notably in the preparation and review of relevant documents and reports as required; participate in the identification of problems activities and issues to be addressed that may affect these activities and provide recommendations for corrective actions, tracking follow-up actions. • Assist in coordinating activities related to the management of projects, in particular in terms of the preparation and submissions of annual and quarterly progress reports, the preparation and review of programmes of work, internal UNICRI reporting requirements pertaining to ongoing projects, as well as the development of proposals and concept notes for new and related programme activities. • Assist in carrying out and reviewing research on selected aspects of programme activities, with a particular focus on combating online sexual exploitation and abuse of children, and ensuring that programme activities are tailored to and sensitive to relevant trends and developments. • Contribute to the development of tailored guidance, training materials, and recommendations for law enforcement agencies in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to prevent, detect, and respond to child sexual exploitation and abuse online. • Liaise and interact with private sector partners, in particular AI companies developing tools to combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse, to inform and support programme design and implementation. • Participate in and review survey initiatives; assist with the design and issuance of data collection tools; collecting, analysing and interpreting responses and data, including from child protection databases managed by international partners, to identify patterns, inform programme strategies, and prepare preliminary conclusions. • Contribute to outreach and external engagement on behalf of the programme, including delivering presentations on identified topics and highlighting UNICRI’s role in advancing the responsible use of AI in child protection, with a particular focus on combating online child sexual exploitation and abuse. • Participate in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, data collection, etc. • Collect and analyse data, including evidence, to identify trends or patterns and provide insights to enable data- or evidence-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Perform other work-related duties upon request. Competencies• Professionalism: Has knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to both AI and law enforcement and, more specifically, the use of AI in law enforcement. Has good problem-solving skills. Has the ability to assist with data collection using various methods. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Applies judgement in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Is familiar with and experienced in using various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Has ability to analyse and interpret data in support of decision-making and to convey resulting information to management effectively. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. • Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the office's work; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology. EducationAn advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in criminology, law, international security, international relations, political science, or other relevant discipline, is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A first-level university degree and no experience will be accepted for candidates who have passed the United Nations Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P). Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience on international projects related to the prevention of online sexual exploitation and abuse of children OR the successful completion of the Young Professionals Programme Examination (YPP), the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the General Service to Professional Examination (G to P) is required. Work experience in organising capacity building activities and training for law enforcement agencies combating online sexual exploitation and abuse of children is desirable. Experience in liaising with artificial intelligence companies designing tools to combat online sexual exploitation and abuse of children is desirable. Work experience with law enforcement agencies and the development of tailored guidance and recommendations in the field of child protection or online sexual exploitation and abuse of children is desirable. Work experience within the United Nations system or other similar international organisations is desirable. Work experience in collecting, analysing and interpreting data from child protection databases managed by international partners (e.g., National Center for Missing and Exploited Children - NCMEC) is desirable. Work experience with the use of artificial intelligence tools related to the prevention of online sexual exploitation and abuse of children is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).