Result of Service

Expected tangible and measurable outputs: • Reports and analysis on trends on international relations and developments regarding national, regional and international laws and policies on artificial intelligence and related technologies. • Knowledge base including information on stakeholders, laws and policies, and other relevant activities and initiatives. • Input into reports, publications and other project deliverables in line with project requirements. • Materials for and reports on project events.

Work Location

The Hague, The Netherlands

Expected duration

9 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) is a United Nations entity established in 1968 to support countries worldwide in preventing crime and facilitating criminal justice. UNICRI is mandated to assist intergovernmental, governmental and non-governmental organizations in formulating and implementing improved policies in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice. UNICRI’s goals are: • to advance understanding of crime-related problems; • to foster just and efficient criminal justice systems; • to support the respect of international instruments and other standards; • to facilitate international law enforcement cooperation and judicial assistance. The position is located within UNICRI’s Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in The Hague (‘the Centre’). The Centre was established in 2017 and seeks to advance understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and related technologies vis-à-vis crime prevention, criminal justice, rule of law and security; to support and assist United Nations Member States in understanding the risks and benefits of these technologies; and to explore their contribution for a future free of violence and crime. In 2024, UNICRI and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) launched the project AI-POL: Advancing Innovation, Governance and Responsible AI in Law Enforcement (AI-POL), with funding from the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) of the European Commission. AI-POL focuses on engaging executive leaders in law enforcement, developing tailored application-specific guidance, and fostering public trust around AI through community-driven initiatives, building upon the Toolkit for Responsible AI Innovation in Law Enforcement, developed by UNICRI and INTERPOL. The Fellow will support the work of the Centre in international law and policy research, in particular with reference to the AI-POL project. Specifically, the fellow will carry out research and analysis in legal and policy issues, particularly in the fields of new and emerging technologies, international law and international relations, providing insights that support the implementation of the project. Under the supervision of the Head of Unit, the incumbent will perform the following tasks: • Contribute to the work of the team to realize foreseen outcomes and outputs and to further developing the existing objectives and activities through legal and policy research and analysis. • Monitor developments regarding national, regional, and international laws and policies on artificial intelligence and related technologies, cataloguing and storing relevant resources, as well as ensuring the project team is informed. • Monitor trends in international relations and activities of Member States, International Organizations and relevant initiatives of industry partners, cataloguing and storing relevant resources, as well as ensuring the project team is informed. • Support meetings, training courses, seminars, workshops, awareness-raising and promotional events, including by drafting agendas, identifying speakers, preparing materials and participating during events. • Assist in mapping of and coordination with stakeholders in the law enforcement community, industry, academia, as well as counterparts within the UN System and other International Organizations. • Assist in preparing reports and other publications, researching and analyzing relevant background documentation as required. • Any other related research tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/special skills

Education: An advanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in international law, law and technology, international relations or related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. Experience: Work experience is not required for fellows with a Master’s degree. However, work experience in research and analysis in legal and policy issues, particularly in the fields of new and emerging technologies, international law and international relations is highly desirable. Experience with such topics as artificial intelligence, machine learning and data processing is desirable.

Languages

For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of other official UN languages is desirable.

Additional Information

This is a full-time junior position for a Fellow. The full-time fellowship comprises 19 working days per month, and the flat monthly stipend is Euro 3.420,00. This position is located in The Hague, The Netherlands. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station and for obtaining legal work permit at the duty station.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.