AI Coordinator Role at ECMWF: Driving Digital Transformation in a Global Organization Are you passionate about leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to reshape organizational processes and support global innovation? The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) is offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge, long-term AI Corporate Strategy that will transform operational functions like Finance, HR, IT, and Communications. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of AI integration, building scalable solutions to enhance efficiency and service quality across an esteemed intergovernmental organization. This role is pivotal in realizing ECMWF’s AI transformation strategy (2026-2035). You will act as a critical knowledge resource, collaborating with stakeholders, external consultants, and multidisciplinary teams as part of ECMWF’s AI Task Force. This team aims to embed AI solutions responsibly into workflows while ensuring compliance with ethical AI principles, data security standards, and GDPR requirements. With ECMWF’s history of deploying AI-driven systems for breakthrough weather forecasting, this position offers a unique chance to influence global advancements in numerical weather prediction and Earth system monitoring. Key Responsibilities As AI Coordinator, your responsibilities will include: Leading the implementation of the AI Corporate Strategy and ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives. Collaborating with external consultants on workflow assessments, ensuring team readiness for evaluations and workshops. Supporting the design and launch of AI pilot initiatives, such as intelligent document processing and automated analytics solutions. Ensuring AI technologies complement existing systems like Microsoft Power BI or ERP modules. Engaging stakeholders through training and change-management activities to support the adoption of AI technologies. Ensuring AI initiatives adhere to GDPR, data governance, and ethical AI frameworks. Directing cross-departmental collaboration, reporting progress to senior leadership, and promoting sustainability for long-term AI advancements. About ECMWF ECMWF is an internationally renowned organization recognized for its leadership in Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) and Earth system monitoring. Operating across multiple sites in Reading, UK, Bologna, Italy, and Bonn, Germany, the organization provides groundbreaking weather forecasting tools and data that enhance public safety and environmental sustainability. As a trusted partner of 35 Member and Co-operating States, ECMWF’s work includes diverse initiatives such as High-Performance Computing, development of digital tools, and contributions to the European Union’s Copernicus Programme. Learn more about ECMWF’s mission at www.ecmwf.int . Qualifications and Competencies Applicants should have: Proven experience in developing and implementing AI strategies, ideally within the public sector or an international organization. Expertise in applied AI (e.g., LLMs, intelligent document processing, workflow automation). Familiarity with organizational change, stakeholder engagement, and governance within an AI/ML context. Advanced knowledge of GDPR compliance, cybersecurity, and ethical AI frameworks. Strong skills in mapping workflows, managing transformation projects, and delivering cross-functional collaboration. Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders. A degree in data science, computer science, or a related digital transformation field (advanced degrees are advantageous). Proficiency in English (additional knowledge of French or German is a plus). While prior experience in scientific or intergovernmental organizations is desirable, candidates lacking all qualifications are still encouraged to apply. Advice for International Applicants Given ECMWF’s diverse, collaborative environment, international applicants should highlight expertise working within culturally varied teams and cross-border projects. Familiarity with intergovernmental or non-governmental staff networks may strengthen your application. It is also essential to ensure compliance with any immigration and relocation requirements, as successful candidates are expected to work onsite in either Reading (UK) or Bonn (Germany). To stand out, showcase your understanding of ethical AI principles and how they can apply to ECMWF’s multinational approach to weather research and digital innovation. If English is not your first language, emphasize your fluency alongside any additional multilingual abilities that demonstrate your ability to integrate within ECMWF’s multicultural workforce. How to Apply To apply, complete the online application form via ECMWF’s careers portal. Interviews will be conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to ECMWF’s recruitment team at jobs@ecmwf.int. Additional Information for Applicants Relocation to the duty station (Reading, UK, or Bonn, Germany) is required. ECMWF staff members benefit from a hybrid working model, which allows remote work up to 10 days per month. ECMWF also offers an attractive benefits package in accordance with its tailored Staff Regulations. Detailed salary information and allowances are available on the ECMWF website. ECMWF’s Commitment to Diversity ECMWF values diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where differences in identity, culture, and perspective are celebrated. ECMWF encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a special invitation extended to nationals of ECMWF Member and Co-operating States, the EU, and Ukrainian nationals. If you wish to make an impact through cutting-edge AI innovation and global collaboration, we encourage you to apply. Visit our careers page for more details: www.ecmwf.int .