National Consultant on Artificial Intelligence, Digital Technologies and Data Privacy Protection

About the role

The OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB) is seeking to contract national experts to conduct theoretical and practical sessions on the safe and effective use of innovative technologies in public administration. The assignment focuses on strengthening the capacities of the State Customs Service to effectively combat transnational threats through strategic initiatives, including responsible and safe use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in customs activities. The training courses will bring together customs officers from different states to strengthen their awareness of ethical considerations, privacy safeguards and practical use of AI in customs management and law enforcement contexts.

Tasks and responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Acting Head of Politico-Military Department/National Border and Customs Officer, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:

• Developing a training module for the training course, preparing test questionnaire, administering pre- and post-tests, submitting report with analysis of results
• Conducting a training course on responsible and safe use of AI in security environments for the customs officials
• Conducting theoretical and practical sessions, including the topics of responsible use of AI, digital security, phishing: modern attack methods and ways to recognize them, formulating effective prompts for using AI in office and administrative work
• Preparing and submitting SSA deliverable reports

Deliverables

• Approved training module, pre- and post-test questionnaire, report with analysis of results as part of the SSA deliverable report
• Enhance the customs officials' understanding and responsible application of AI tools in the operational practices of the customs service
• Customs officials actively learn and gain advanced knowledge in digital technologies, AI and data protection
• SSA deliverable reports, list of participants, feedback forms and training materials are prepared and submitted

Duration

Maximum 9 months / 180 days

Qualifications

• University degree in law, social sciences or a related field
• More than 12 years of professional experience in digital technologies, cyber security and AI
• Proven ability to conduct training courses on specific subjects related to AI and cyber security
• Proven ability to successfully interact and establish working relationships with government officials
• Experience in collaborating with international and national experts and institutions
• Professional fluency in Russian with excellent communication skills; professional fluency in English would be an asset (both oral and written)
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities
• Ability and willingness to work as a member of team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity
• Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications