Digital Analyst
Pubblicato il 12-08-2026 - United Nations Development Programme in Roma
The AI Hub Digital Analysts will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering AI Hub projects, focusing on the convergence of AI foundations for development and private sector growth within the AI Hub for Sustainable Development. This position involves co-designing innovative AI Hub programmes during their development and engagement phases, while leading tailored support to programmes. The Analysts working under the supervision of Programme Design & Delivery Specialist/s, collaborating closely with partners across the G7, African nations, and relevant authorities in 14 partner countries in Africa to amplify impact.
Support Programme Knowledge, Insights & Strategy
- Contribute to the design, implementation, and monitoring of the AI Hub’s knowledge and insights strategy across 6–12-month programming cycles.
- Support generation of timely, action-oriented insights and knowledge products to inform and drive delivery of the Hub’s vision and objectives.
- Assist in building processes, methodologies, and R&D; approaches in collaboration with the AI Hub Head of Programme Design & Engagement, DAI Hub’s Digital Transformation Knowledge & Strategy team, and communications colleagues.
- Support Italy, G7 countries, and African government partners in identifying and catalysing new partnerships and exponential partner actions.
- Track narrative trends, emerging tools, and stakeholder dynamics to help position UNDP and the AI Hub at the forefront of responsible AI and digital development.
Support Flagship Programme Delivery, Partnerships & Scale
- Assist in developing and executing outcome-oriented campaigns and partnership strategies for flagship programmes (Compute & Talent Accelerator and Infrastructure Builders).
- Support setting clear objectives, stakeholder mapping, sourcing and implementation processes for new AI ideas, workstream tracking, and ongoing delivery management.
- Help design and pilot innovative approaches to connect countries, media, communities, and partner teams to harness AI opportunities and mitigate risks.
- Contribute to go-to-market strategies, partnership agreements, and visibility for all AI Hub programmes and partners.
- Collaborate closely with the Digital, AI and Innovation Communications & Partnerships teams (BPPS), UNDP-Italy Rome Centre, and relevant nodes.
Support Programme Management, Measurement & Strategic Coordination
- Assist the AI Hub Executive Steering Group and Private Sector Advisory Groups.
- Support management of partnership expectations, agreements, and partner visibility.
- Work with the Digital Transformation Delivery Coordinator, DT Capability Leads, and project teams to map initiatives, define impact indicators, and address gaps in measurement practices.
- Ensure continuous alignment of programme delivery with the Hub’s strategic objectives.
- Provide coordination support to the Management team in strategic planning, implementation, and monitoring of digital transformation initiatives across the AI Hub.
Ensure provision of top-quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management
- Identify policy-driven issues; and identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme goals.
- Establish/strengthen national and international advocacy networks. Implement relevant, high -impact advocacy with key partners.
- Provide input so that policy advisory contributes to inclusive societal digital transformation and takes digital technology risks and opportunities or futures signals into account.
- Provide sound contributions to knowledge networks, communities of practice, and digital knowledge platforms. xysqume
- Organise training for personnel on related matters in assigned areas.
- Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Public Administration, Business Administration, Learning, International Development, IT, Economics, Business, Communications, or a related field, A first-level university degree (bachelor's degree) in the areas stated above in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience, Minimum of 2 years of experience working in AI, digital transformation, or sustainable development (with master's degree), Minimum of 4 years of experience working in AI, digital transformation, or sustainable development (with bachelor's degree), Demonstrated experience in managing digital initiatives, communities or innovation functions, Demonstrated experience managing high-level offsites, team events, and internal team communications, Experience in advanced use of office applications (MS Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
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