Project Consultant, AI and Frontier Data Tech Initiatives, Regional PMD team, 12 Months, LACRO, Panama (Remote/Work from home) - Req: 594386 at Unicef
Panama
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Jul 10, 2026
Panama
Jul 20, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A consultancy role coordinating UNICEF's AI and frontier data technology initiatives across Latin America and the Caribbean. The work centers on three thematic areas — disaster resilience, migration data, and responsible AI integration across the data lifecycle — requiring collaboration with country offices, headquarters divisions, governments, academia, and civil society. Suited to candidates with a background in project management and experience working with AI, geospatial analytics, or data platforms in multi-stakeholder settings.
Senior level · 5+ years · National · Contract
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Why we read it this way (9)
This is a consultancy (fixed-term contract) role, not a permanent position — the posting explicitly requests a financial proposal and refers to the role as a 'Project Consultant'.
The role is based at UNICEF's Latin America and Caribbean Regional Office (LACRO), location not explicitly stated but likely Panama City (LACRO HQ) or another regional hub — outside the US; the US-based flag set to false.
SOC classification is uncertain: the role is primarily project/program management of AI and data tech initiatives rather than hands-on data science or software development. 15-2051 (Data Scientists) was chosen as the closest fit given the AI/frontier data tech focus, but 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) is a plausible alternative given the hybrid PM/technical nature.
The Master's degree requirement is listed as the primary education requirement, but the posting explicitly states 'A first university degree with additional relevant experience could be accepted,' making it a preference rather than a hard gate — the degree requirement is set to None.
AI, geospatial analytics, and data platforms are listed under the 'Knowledge/Expertise/Skills' required section using 'familiarity with' language, which softens the gate; however, they appear within the minimum requirements block alongside the 5-year experience requirement, so they are treated as required.
Spanish fluency and experience in Latin America and the Caribbean are listed under 'Desirables' and are therefore preferred, not required. No specific named tools or technologies were listed as preferred, so no preferred skills are emitted.
No compensation figures are provided; candidates are asked to submit their own financial proposal.
Posting is for a contract engagement — the market benchmarks below price full-time roles, so read the comp comparison with that in mind.
This role's work location reads as outside the US — the candidate pool, comp, and contention benchmarks here are US-only (BLS employment, Adzuna/USAJOBS demand, and certified H-1B wages), so treat them as a rough US reference, not a local market.
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