Lead, Strategic Integration, Artificial Intelligence, Mena

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About the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR)

About the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Network (C4IR Network)

The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Network accelerates the responsible adoption of technology and transformation of industry at the national, subnational and global levels via policy-making, pilots and partnerships. In just six years, the Network has grown to 19 centres across five continents, with measurable impact at local and global levels.

Why we are Recruiting

Technology has long been a driver of national development, with advancements from industrialization to wireless connectivity transforming economies and enabling progress.
Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies are reshaping the digital economy, offering unprecedented potential to address regional priorities such as energy efficiency, education, and sustainable development.

In the MENA region, these advancements have opened pathways to accelerate economic growth, overcome development challenges, and harness AI’s transformative potential. However, the adoption of AI across the region highlights the need for tailored, region-specific approaches to fully unlock its benefits.

The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) is committed to addressing these challenges by fostering partnerships across the MENA region through its growing

network of Affiliate Centres
- These centres play a critical role in advancing responsible and inclusive AI adoption while addressing the unique needs of governments, industries, and communities. The Lead, Strategic Integration, Artificial Intelligence, MENA will drive this mission forward by supporting AI Governance Alliance (AIGA) initiatives, collaborating with Affiliate Centres in the region, and promoting AI-driven innovation tailored to the region’s priorities and opportunities.

Reporting Lines and Interactions

The Lead will report to the Head, AI Applications and Impact, based in Geneva. Operating within an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment, the Lead will navigate multiple teams and geographic locations to effectively fulfil the responsibilities of the role.

This role entails close collaboration with various stakeholders, including the broader AIGA team located in Geneva, San Francisco, New York, China, and Japan. Additionally, there will be interaction with the C4IR Network and Partnerships team, as well as direct engagement with staff from these affiliate centres.

Breakdown of main responsibilities

The Lead position is of critical importance for advancing Forum’s work on AI, expanding the C4IR network, and increasing the engagement of Affiliate Centres by ensuring their deeper and strategic integration into global Forum initiatives.

The main responsibilities include:

- Strategic integration and thought leadership_- Stay abreast of the latest developments in the Fourth Industrial Revolution and related fields, providing thought leadership within the organization and externally- Lead the design and implementation of initiatives aimed at increasing AI competitiveness and accessibility for nations, with a focus on the MENA region while integrating global perspectives.- Generate insights and frameworks to help leaders anticipate the societal and economic impact of AI, ensuring inclusivity and equitable participation.- Manage complex, cross-regional initiatives from conception to execution, ensuring timely delivery and measurable impact.- Contribute to reports, white papers, and other publications to disseminate best practices and policy recommendations.- Develop and implement the strategic integration strategy with the C4IR affiliate Centres to ensure seamless collaboration with the World Economic Forum on the topic of AI and digital technologies and Centres in MENA region - connecting them at the global level end enabling them to drive their regional agendas- Incubate and kick off new projects where needed and ensure outputs and ambition levels are aligned with the other Forum’s activities- Collaborate with C4IR Network and Partnerships team to ensure the successful delivery of relevant joint AIGA-C4IR independent centres events and other deliverables in MENA region where network members actively contribute, to strengthen the C4IR agenda and community, and advance AIGA objectives and deliverables.
- Community engagement_- Act as a key liaison for MENA and other relevant regions, identifying and addressing regional needs and opportunities for AI growth and competitiveness.- Build and mobilize multistakeholder coalitions, including policymakers, industry leaders, academia, and civil society - both at the regional level an