Digital Policy & AI Researcher

United Nations Environment Programme is hiring for the Digital Policy & AI Researcher position in Nairobi. This is a full time role. Qualification level: Bachelors. Work LocationRemote Expected duration3 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of… Applications close on 22 November 2026.

Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct research on emerging digital technologies and their environmental impact, focusing on AI policy, digital governance, and sustainability.
• Provide analysis on the intersection of technology and environmental policy, identifying key challenges and opportunities for sustainable digitalization.
• Assist with the research on potential partners and organizations working in digital sustainability, AI governance, and environmental data initiatives to support UNEP’s engagement efforts.
• Assist in developing policy briefs, concept notes, and research papers on digital transformation and the environment.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); Enrollment in a graduation programme focused on public policy, environmental studies, technology…

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