AI Adoption Coordinator

The UNOPS IT Group (ITG) is at the forefront of digital transformation, designing, delivering, and managing all of UNOPS IT infrastructure and business applications. We are a global team, dedicated to harnessing cutting-edge technology to address critical business needs and empower UNOPS personnel worldwide. ITG provides the essential IT systems and tools that underpin the successful implementation of UNOPS projects and the delivery of corporate initiatives. From maintaining robust enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and developing bespoke business applications to managing our cloud infrastructure and supporting global collaboration platforms, our work ensures operational excellence. We are committed to continuous improvement, driving effectiveness and efficiency in UNOPS products and services, ultimately helping people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

The AI Centre of Excellence is being established with the ambition of rolling out a robust AI infrastructure and innovative AI-based solutions, ensuring scalability for future growth and technological advancements. This position operates within a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment focused on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance UNOPS operational efficiency and impact. The role is critical for coordinating the delivery and rollout of AI solutions, managing stakeholder communications, and ensuring the successful adoption of AI technologies across the organization. 

Under the supervision of the AI Center of Excellence (CoE) Lead, the Coordinator will lead the delivery and rollout of AI solutions, manage stakeholder communications and engagement, and coordinate operational activities across the AI Practice. This role will drive AI adoption across UNOPS, ensuring deployed solutions deliver measurable efficiency gains and enhance the quality of outputs.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), preferably in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields with 7 years of relevant experience OR

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 5 years of relevant experience is required

Required

• Experience in project coordination, technology rollout, or programme support within complex, multi-stakeholder environments (Minimum 5 years with a Master's, 7 years with a Bachelor's)

• Minimum 2 years of experience in change management, technology adoption, or user enablement 

• Demonstrated experience working with AI models, tools, or platforms, with demonstrated knowledge of the current AI landscape and emerging trends. 

• Experience coordinating across distributed teams or offices, including preparing briefing materials, progress reports, and stakeholder communications. 

• Experience supporting the adoption or implementation of technology solutions, digital tools, or data-driven initiatives.

• Experience delivering training, workshops, or capacity-building activities for non-technical audiences.

Desired

• Experience mapping existing workflows or business processes and translating them into requirements for new solutions or ways of working

• Experience defining KPIs, tracking adoption metrics, or maintaining reporting dashboards.

• Experience working within the UN system or a similar international organisation.

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