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Purpose of Assignment: Design qualitative research methodology for consultation workshops with children in China on AI, support local implementing research partner (review findings, conduct quality control of research analysis, etc.) and write up UNICEF Innocenti report with complete analysis, discussion and recommendations.
This 2.5 year project will involve a mixed methods study that captures children’s real-life experiences with AI tools in China, delivered in two iterative phases: (1) qualitative consultative workshops with children to establish children’s interactions and perceptions of relational AI systems, followed by a (2) quantitative survey with children to dig deeper into the key findings and enable targeted recommendations. UNICEF China will be the overall project lead, UNICEF Innocenti the research lead, and a local institution will be recruited in China to be the research partner and implementer (the “local partner”).
UNICEF Innocenti is recruiting a qualitative research consultant to support the first phase of this project. The qualitative research consultant will be working in the following areas: (See TOR for details)
- PROJECT SETUP
- RESEARCH DESIGN AND PILOTING
- CHILD CONSULTATIONS AND ANALYSIS
- EXPERT ADVISORY GROUP
Minimum requirements
- Motivated self-starter, with demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively in geographically dispersed teams and across cultures.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to organize own work and to carry out a project with limited supervision according to deadlines.
Desirables
- Familiarity with conducting research in the Chinese context considered an asset.
- Experience working in the UN or other international development organizations is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
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 promote 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 the 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
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