Purpose and Background

Amnesty International's Tech Programme, under the Research, Advocacy and Policy Directorate, is seeking a qualified and experienced Policy Consultant to develop an internal policy briefing on the human rights implications of AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This work will support our Children and Young People's Digital Rights, Health and Well-being (CYD) team within the RIGHTS Click programme.

This consultancy offers a unique opportunity to help shape Amnesty's future public policy position in a fast-evolving area at the intersection of technology, children's rights, and international human rights law.

•    Consultancy Duration: Timeline to be agreed with selected consultant
•    Location: Remote
•    Budget: Up to £15,000 GBP (inclusive of all costs). 

Deliverables

The consultant will be expected to deliver a comprehensive internal policy briefing covering:

•    A taxonomy of the types of content constituting AI-generated CSAM (e.g. nudifying apps, AI-generated images).
•    A summary of the debate around the criminalisation of “virtual children” and historical context.
•    An analysis of the main human rights concerns, including risks of prohibition and potential societal harms.
•    A review of relevant treaties and legislative frameworks (e.g. OPSC, EU AI Act, CoE Convention on AI and Human Rights).
•    A set of recommendations on whether governments should prohibit or criminalise AI-generated CSAM.
•    Proposals for non-legislative actions by governments.
•    Responsibilities and actions required from private actors and tech companies.
•    Considerations related to safety-by-design and industry standards.
•    Discussion of human rights risks, including impacts on privacy and other fundamental rights.

The consultant will be expected to work collaboratively with relevant Amnesty International stakeholders and incorporate their input throughout the process. 

Key Skills and Experience

Essential:

•    Strong knowledge of international human rights law, particularly related to children's rights.
•    Experience addressing CSAM, online child exploitation and abuse, and relevant digital rights frameworks.
•    Understanding of generative AI, deepfakes, privacy, and online safety technologies.
•    Excellent analytical and written communication skills.

Desirable:

•    Prior work on regulatory responses to emerging tech.
•    Familiarity with industry safety standards and accountability frameworks.
•    Experience working in multi-stakeholder and inter-disciplinary environments.

Bidding Instructions

To submit a tender for this opportunity, please upload the following documents via our recruitment platform, eArcu under the CV section:

1.    CV and short biography outlining relevant expertise (max. 1 page)
2.    A brief proposal (2–3 pages) including your proposed approach, methodology, timeline, and deliverables
3.    A detailed breakdown of your fees, not exceeding £15,000 GBP
4.    Examples of relevant past work (e.g. policy papers, strategic briefings)File formats accepted: PDF, Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.

Payment terms: 30 days after receipt of a valid invoice for the agreed milestone.

Please refer to the Terms of Reference attached for more information on this consultancy opportunity.   

Applications must be in PDF or Word format.

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Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 

Amnesty International believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable. Together, we're committed to being an anti-racist organisation with a diverse workforce that can better tackle the global human rights challenges that face our world today. We know that different voices, ideas, perspectives, experiences and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of people around the world.

We are committed to building and sustaining an anti-racist, culturally diverse and inclusive organisation, where all employees feel valued, have a sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. We therefore strongly welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of their background; including underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals and those who may have or are living with a disability.

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