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  • Posted: Apr 16, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. Currently made up of 193 Member States, the UN and its work are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter.
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    Individual Consultant

     The collaborator will undertake the following activities:

    Preparation and refinement

    • Review and refine the existing interview protocol
    • Identify and prioritize key stakeholders across government, industry, academia, and civil society
    • Support development of an interview plan and outreach strategy

    Data Collection

    • Conduct semi-structured interviews (approx. 40-50) with relevant stakeholders
    • Ensure ethical and high-quality data collection practices
    • Maintain clear documentation of interviews (notes and/or transcripts)

    Analysis

    • Analyze interview data using qualitative methods (e.g. thematic coding)
    • Identify key patterns in policy processes, actor networks, and decision-making dynamics
    • Pay particular attention to linkages between AI governance and food, land, and water systems

    Reporting

    • Produce a concise analytical report (or contribute to a broader research output)

    Summarize key findings, including:

    • How AI policy is shaped in practice
    • Key actors and influence pathways
    • Major trade-offs and governance challenges
    • Present findings to the research team and incorporate feedback

     Deliverables

    Refined interview protocol

    • Stakeholder mapping and interview plan
    • Interview dataset (notes/transcripts, cleaned and anonymized)
    • Analytical report (approx. 10-15 pages)
    • Presentation of findings

    Duration

    • Estimated duration: 12-16 weeks
    • May - November, 2026

    Qualifications and Experience

    The consultant should have the following qualifications:

    • South Africa-based
    • MSc (or higher) in sociology, political science, development studies, or a related field
    • Demonstrated experience conducting and analyzing qualitative interviews
    • Familiarity with AI governance, ethics, or digital policy (preferred)
    • Strong analytical and writing skills
    • Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders across sectors

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