TERMS OF REFERENCE
The purpose of this assignment is to provide high-quality technical expertise to UNICEF Malaysia and its partners in the design, development, and deployment of AI systems, models, and analytical solutions, aligned with UNICEF’s data governance and responsible AI frameworks.
Minimum requirements
Work Experience
Proven experience in:
Language Requirements
- Fluency in oral and written English and Bahasa Malaysia
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills
- Experience in development, Malaysian public sector, or social impact contexts is desirable
- Experience in facilitating engagement, consultations and human-centered design.
- Programming skills in Python, R, ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, or equivalent
- Track record of building and deploying autonomous AI Agents, such as Microsoft Copilot Studio that trigger backend automation
- Familiarity with LLM tools, embeddings, or RAG architectures is an advantage
- Knowledge of UNICEF’s mandate, programming and advocacy for children in Malaysia
- Excellent communication skills, and ability to articulate clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
Understand the value of commitments to end-users, products, and project teams.
Desirables
- Certification in AI or data science
- Experience supporting responsible AI initiatives, public‑interest AI systems, or child‑ or rights‑sensitive digital solution
- Experience in implementing PowerApps and Power Automate in enterprise setting
Technical requirements
Work Samples – Three examples of previous relevant systems or work preferably including GitHub repositories, deployed applications (links/demos), CI/CD workflows and training delivered
This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- 3 work samples
Remarks
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.