Practice Lead, Artificial Intelligence

Reports to : Chief Digital Transformation Officer

Location : Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Grade : SO7 / CG12

Date Published : 13 May 2025

Closing Date for Applications : 4 June 2025 at 16 : 00 CEST

About CGIAR

CGIAR is a global research partnership dedicated to a food-secure future. Its science aims to reduce poverty, enhance food and nutrition security, and improve natural resources and ecosystems. It collaborates with hundreds of partners including research institutes, civil society, academia, development organizations, and the private sector.

About The Position

CGIAR is advancing the responsible and inclusive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform food, land, and water systems for a resilient and equitable future. The Practice Lead of AI will be the senior AI leader within CGIAR, responsible for shaping and executing a system-wide AI strategy that fosters innovation, operational effectiveness, and global impact.

The role is based at the AI and Digital Transformation Accelerator Hub in Abu Dhabi, part of CGIAR's P25 portfolio, which is driving digital transformation across the organization. The Hub, supported by the UAE Presidential Court, will provide AI, ML, data, and cybersecurity capacities, and develop agriculture-specific LLMs and phenotyping approaches in collaboration with global tech partners.

The Practice Lead will work closely with ATRC's TII, AI71, and other CGIAR hubs, and lead the development of a CGIAR Center of Excellence on AI to support best practices and responsible AI adoption across CGIAR's network.

Key Responsibilities

Purpose

• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of CGIAR's AI strategy, integrating it into science, innovation, and operational priorities.
• Promote AI integration into CGIAR research, focusing on predictive analytics, generative AI, NLP, remote sensing, etc.
• Mobilize funding and partnerships to expand AI capabilities and support the AI strategy and Center of Excellence.
• Identify and mitigate AI-related risks in line with CGIAR's risk management framework.

Engagement

Delivery

Requirements

Education and Experience

Key Competencies

Language

Benefits

Employed by the CGIAR System Organization, offering competitive salary, benefits, insurance, retirement, education grant, and relocation support. Contracts are typically for three years, with renewal possible based on performance and funding.

Submitting Your Application

Apply online via the provided link. For assistance, email (HIDDEN TEXT). Ensure your resume and cover letter are in English and exclude personal details like marital status, age, or photo. Applications in other languages will not be considered.

CGIAR is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds. For accommodations due to disability, email your request with 'Diversity and Inclusion Accommodation' in the subject line. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We look forward to your application.

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