The
role sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), public policy,
digital transformation, and development. The successful candidate will work on
questions such as how governments can enable responsible AI adoption, how AI
can improve public service delivery and development outcomes, what policy and
governance frameworks are needed for emerging technologies, and how a DPI
approach can support AI development.
Roles
and responsibilities
AI
policy, governance, and adoption
- Research
developments in AI, policy and governance, and responsible AI across different
countries, particularly LMICs and various sectors
- Examine
how AI can be applied to improve public services and development outcomes and assess
opportunities and barriers to AI adoption
- Support
the development of national or sector AI strategies, policy frameworks,
roadmaps, and implementation approaches
- Analyses
issues related to AI safety, accountability, privacy, inclusion, data
governance, and responsible deployment
- Conduct
rigorous primary and secondary research, including literature reviews, policy
analysis, stakeholder interviews, and comparative country studies.
- Conduct
research and help in the design of an AI sandbox for innovation
Client,
stakeholder engagement and thought leadership
- Contribute
to MSC's thought leadership on AI, DPI, and digital transformation
- Engage
with government agencies, regulators, technology providers, development
organizations, researchers, and other ecosystem stakeholders
- Present
findings and recommendations clearly to senior internal and external
stakeholders.
Project
delivery and business development
- Take
ownership of defined workstreams and smaller assignments under the guidance of
senior team members
- Support
proposal development, concept notes, expressions of interest, and other
business-development activities
Requirements
Master’s
degree in public policy, economics, law, international development, business,
engineering, computer science, data science, or related disciplines.
Prior
experience working on AI is desired, but we are also interested in strong
technology-policy candidates who can demonstrate an ability to learn quickly
and engage meaningfully with emerging issues
Skills Required
- Master's degree in public policy, economics, law, international development, business, engineering, computer science, data science, or a related discipline
- Prior experience working on artificial intelligence
- Ability to learn quickly and engage meaningfully with emerging technology-policy issues
What We Do
MSC (MicroSave Consulting) is a global consulting firm advancing social, financial, and economic inclusion in the digital age. It provides research, advisory, implementation, technical assistance, and capacity-building services, partnering with governments, donors, private companies, and local businesses. Its work spans financial services, enterprise, agriculture, health, food systems, rural livelihoods, digital transformation, policy reform, and sustainable development across developing countries worldwide.
