Location: Valletta, Malta
Within ICMPD's Mediterranean operations, the Modernisation Officer – AI and Automation contributes to the integration of AI-enabled and automation solutions across regional portfolios and projects, including those delivered through field offices in Jordan, Lebanon, Libya and Tunisia. Working under the overall supervision of the Regional Portfolio Manager, and in close coordination with Portfolio Managers, Project Managers and HQ counterparts, the role supports fit-for-purpose automation, analytics and digital workflows to improve quality, timeliness, compliance and resource efficiency.
Key responsibilities and results:
- Coordinated project-level AI and automation support: help project teams identify, assess and advance AI-enabled and automation solutions; document and share good practices for wider adaptation.
- Fit-for-purpose digital solutions: provide technical support for developing, adapting and rolling out digital tools, dashboards, workflow solutions and delivery support mechanisms; translate requirements and use cases into practical proposals.
- Responsible AI and risk-aware implementation: apply data protection, information security and responsible AI principles (human oversight, transparency, risk awareness, inclusion); identify and mitigate risks such as data sensitivity, bias, misuse and vendor dependency.
- Capacity development and knowledge sharing: develop guidance notes, SOPs, templates and toolkits; capture lessons learned; provide training and on-the-job support to project teams and partner institutions.
Requirements:
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field; a Bachelor's degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in digital transformation, automation or AI-enabled solutions, preferably in international programme environments.
- Strong analytical, drafting, communication and presentation skills; strong coordination skills across portfolios, projects and countries.
- Sound understanding of data governance, information management and responsible AI principles.
- Proficiency in English required; knowledge of Arabic and/or French is an asset. Advanced proficiency in digital, IT and collaboration tools; ITIL or similar certifications are an asset.
Contract: 24 months (staff contract), grade IP3, monthly net base salary EUR 5,244, plus Provident Fund participation, health and accident insurance, six weeks' annual leave and applicable allowances.
Closing Date 22/11/2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the ICMPD careers portal: https://careers.icmpd.org/ApplicationForm?jobOpeningId=1236. Mandatory documents: Diploma and Passport/ID. Applicants who have already applied to this republished vacancy (VA26P074V02) do not need to reapply.