Work with a team that has unique expertise combining the power of journalism and the law to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights.
About the role
We are seeking a highly experienced Responsible AI consultant to play a crucial role in supporting the launch and establishment of the AI Company Data Initiative (AICDI), which seeks to improve access to data on corporate AI adoption to drive transparency and best practice. AICDI addresses the lack of global data on how companies use AI and the impact of AI on people, society, the environment, and human rights. Working with companies and investors, AICDI is building a comprehensive global dataset to promote responsible AI adoption. Through a free voluntary survey grounded in UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, AICDI guides companies in identifying risk factors and empowers them to take action.
Please note, this consultancy contract is expected to last an estimated 6 months with a commitment for 2-3 days a week.
As the Responsible AI Consultant, in this project you will be closely working with the Responsible Business team to fulfil the following tasks:
- Providing strategic guidance in the development of AICDI
- Deliver a Responsible AI research strategy based on the AICDI data and in collaboration with key partners with a shared mission to advance responsible AI.
- Facilitating stakeholder engagement and capacity-building with AI leadership within companies and investors.
- Supporting efforts to mobilize philanthropic funds to advance AICDI’s mission and sustainability.
- Generating topics and content on key issues related to responsible AI to support Thomson Reuters Foundation’s focussed thought leadership and public engagement.
- Contribute to the preparation materials for AI focused webinars and identifying and inviting relevant speakers
- Identify sector trends on AI reporting and how this relates to AICDI data.
- Identifying relevant corporate training topics and supporting the curation of training content to enable companies to engage effectively with AICDI.
- Providing input into responsible AI programming across other TRF workstreams, including resilience of independent media and access to law.
- Representing TRF as a speaker at external events to share insights on AI ethics and responsible corporate AI adoption.
- Supporting the Director of Responsible Business and CEO in preparing for external speaking engagements, including briefings, messaging, and presentation development.
Required deliverables
The consultant is expected to provide:
- A comprehensive region by region roadmap for AICDI’s global implementation.
- Policy and governance recommendations for AI ethics and corporate digital integrity
- Training materials and workshops for participating companies and investors looking to upskill on responsible AI issues related to the AICDI.
- Inputs and design recommendations to new Responsible AI programmes including civil society adoption, AI supply chain labour rights programming and other public interest AI research proposals.
To secure the role of Responsible AI Consultant, you will likely have:
- Expertise in AI ethics, governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience in corporate AI policy development and digital integrity frameworks.
- Knowledge of fairness, bias mitigation, data protection, and human rights in AI.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
To apply for this role, please submit a proposal including:
- A detailed CV outlining relevant experience.
- A technical proposal outlining the consultant’s approach.
- A financial proposal detailing expected remuneration.
- At least two references from previous similar engagements.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please note, the deadline for applications is 15th August 2025.
What’s in it for you
At the Thomson Reuters Foundation, our consultants are our greatest assets. Here are some of the advantages of this role:
- Global Perspective and Impact: We deliver projects across the Global South and Emerging Economies in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Russian. Our beneficiaries include journalists, newsrooms, corporate officials, civil society advocates, lawyers. Grow your consulting portfolio working on some of the most innovative and impactful projects on Responsible Business work.
- A Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class; we combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.
- Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.
- Our Consultant Community: Join our growing community of world-class consultants, meet and exchange insights across the globe and sectors.
About the Thomson Reuters Foundation
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and the USA, we work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique media and legal services to drive systemic change.
For more than 35 years, we have promoted the highest standards in journalism by training reporters around the world to cover issues relevant to their local context, accurately and impartially. Today, we work to strengthen local and national journalism, improve media ethics, standards and regulation, combat misinformation, and explore and shape the future of the profession. We do this through newsroom consultancy, journalism training and mentoring, capacity-building, and via our funding of the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford.
