Deputy Director – Operations & Intelligence

Deputy Director – Operations & Intelligence

Organization: ICAO – International Council for AI Oversight

Location: Remote / Global

Type: Voluntary at Initial Stage (To be transitioned into paid upon funding)

Unit: Strategic Operations Directorate

Organization: ICAO – International Council for AI Oversight

Location: Remote / Global

Type: Voluntary at Initial Stage (To be transitioned into paid upon funding)

The International Council for AI Oversight (ICAO) is a global body monitoring the ethical, psychological, sociological, and operational impact of artificial intelligence systems. Our mission is to protect public interest, individual freedom, and digital integrity while ensuring transparent and responsible AI deployment worldwide.

ICAO assesses AI technologies using a Red – Yellow – Green classification system, publishes strategic reports for global organizations (e.g., UN, EU AI Office), and initiates corrective measures when necessary. We conduct field tests, community-based experiments, and behavioral studies to evaluate the real-world influence of AI systems from recommendation engines to public surveillance models.

The Deputy Director – Operations & Intelligence will be a core founding member responsible for overseeing ICAO’s global operational strategy, field coordination, and intelligence analysis. This role is mission-critical for the organization's infrastructure and will contribute directly to ICAO’s regional deployments and ethical intervention strategies.

While the position is voluntary in the initial phase, it will be transitioned into a funded leadership role as institutional support and partnerships are secured.

• Design and lead ICAO’s global operations roadmap
• Coordinate field activities across regional units (EU, US, MENA, Asia, etc.)
• Organize AI behavior tests, media impact simulations, and intelligence experiments
• Manage incoming reports on suspicious AI behavior and system misuse
• Oversee communication between Intelligence Bureau and operational cells
• Respond to crisis situations and draft ICAO public advisories
• Assist in building partnerships with ethics boards, universities, and civic groups

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills
• Background in operations, intelligence, technology, or civic impact
• Experience in international or interdisciplinary environments
• Fluent in English (additional languages a plus)
• High ethical awareness and commitment to transparency
• Passionate about building real accountability in AI governance
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, purpose-driven, remote setting

• Opportunity to shape one of the world’s first AI oversight authorities
• Global visibility and access to a growing international policy network
• Long-term executive role with funding prioritization
• Participation in groundbreaking ethical AI campaigns and experiments
• Full credit in reports, whitepapers, and public releases

Send the following to globalaiobserver@proton.me:

• A short motivation letter
• Your CV
• (Optional) LinkedIn or personal portfolio
• Any questions or ideas you wish to share

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• Seniority level

  Executive

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• Employment type

  Full-time

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