Position: Policy Consultant – Human Rights Implications of AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) Organization: Amnesty International (Amnesty Tech Programme) Contract Type: Consultant Work Arrangement: Flexible / Remote Budget: Up to £15,000 GBP (inclusive of all costs) Application Deadline: June 20, 2025, 23:59 PM UK time
Remote Consultancy: Shape Policy on AI, Children’s Rights & CSAM for Amnesty International
Amnesty International’s cutting-edge Amnesty Tech Programme is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Policy Consultant to develop a critical internal policy briefing. This remote consultancy offers a unique opportunity to directly influence Amnesty’s future public policy position at the complex intersection of emerging technology, children’s rights, and international human rights law, specifically focusing on AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
This role supports the Children and Young People’s Digital Rights, Health and Well-being (CYD) team within the RIGHTS Click programme, aiming to navigate the fast-evolving landscape of digital threats to child safety.
Consult on critical human rights implications of AI-generated content for children with Amnesty International.
About the Employer & Why Work with Amnesty International:
Amnesty International is a global movement of over 10 million individuals campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We operate in nearly every country, striving for justice, fairness, freedom, and truth wherever they are denied. As an independent, international, and influential organization, we conduct powerful research, engage in direct lobbying, organize mass demonstrations, and run online campaigns, all inspired by the hope for a better world where human rights are universally respected and protected.
Advantages of Consulting for Amnesty International:
- Pioneering Impact: Contribute to shaping global human rights policy in a groundbreaking and highly sensitive area at the forefront of technology and ethics. Your work will directly inform Amnesty’s stance on critical digital rights issues for children.
- Influential Platform: Work with an internationally recognized authority in human rights, ensuring your research and recommendations have a global reach and impact.
- Intellectual Challenge: Engage with complex legal, ethical, and technological dilemmas, pushing the boundaries of human rights advocacy in the digital age.
- Flexible Work: This remote consultancy allows you to leverage your expertise from anywhere, offering significant autonomy and work-life balance.
- Diverse & Inclusive Collaboration: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team within Amnesty Tech and across the organization, fostering a rich exchange of ideas. Amnesty is deeply committed to being an anti-racist, culturally diverse, and inclusive organization, actively encouraging applications from underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals, and persons with disabilities. Read their full commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion here: Racial equality, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion policy – Amnesty International.
- Competitive Remuneration: A budget of up to £15,000 GBP is allocated for this consultancy, reflecting the specialized expertise required.
Consultancy Deliverables: Comprehensive Policy Briefing
The selected Policy Consultant will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive internal policy briefing that includes:
- Content Taxonomy: A detailed classification of various forms of AI-generated CSAM, such as nudifying applications and AI-generated images.
- Criminalization Debate Summary: A concise summary of the global debate surrounding the criminalization of “virtual children,” including historical context.
- Human Rights Concerns Analysis: An in-depth analysis of the primary human rights concerns arising from AI-generated CSAM, including potential risks of prohibition and broader societal harms.
- Legislative Review: A thorough review of relevant international treaties and legislative frameworks (e.g., OPSC, EU AI Act, CoE Convention on AI and Human Rights).
- Policy Recommendations: A clear set of recommendations on whether governments should prohibit or criminalize AI-generated CSAM.
- Non-Legislative Actions: Proposals for effective non-legislative actions governments can undertake.
- Private Actor Responsibilities: Analysis of responsibilities and required actions from private actors and tech companies.
- Safety & Industry Standards: Considerations related to safety-by-design principles and relevant industry standards.
- Fundamental Rights Risks: Discussion of human rights risks, including impacts on privacy and other fundamental rights.
The Consultant will work collaboratively with relevant Amnesty International stakeholders, incorporating their input throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Skills and Experience:
Essential:
- Strong knowledge of international human rights law, with a particular focus on children’s rights.
- Demonstrated experience addressing CSAM, online child exploitation and abuse, and relevant digital rights frameworks.
- Comprehensive understanding of generative AI, deepfakes, privacy concerns, and online safety technologies.
- Exceptional analytical and written communication skills, capable of producing high-level policy documents.
Desirable:
- Prior work experience on regulatory responses to emerging technologies.
- Familiarity with industry safety standards and accountability frameworks in the tech sector.
- Experience operating effectively within multi-stakeholder and inter-disciplinary environments.
Bidding Instructions:
To submit your tender for this consultancy opportunity, please upload the following documents via Amnesty International’s recruitment platform (eArcu) under the CV section by the deadline:
- CV and Short Biography: Maximum 1 page, outlining your relevant expertise.
- Brief Proposal: 2–3 pages detailing your proposed approach, methodology, timeline, and how you plan to achieve the deliverables.
- Detailed Fee Breakdown: Clearly itemize your fees, ensuring the total does not exceed £15,000 GBP.
- Work Examples: Provide examples of relevant past work, such as policy papers or strategic briefings.
Accepted file formats: PDF, Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. Payment terms: 30 days after receipt of a valid invoice for agreed milestones. Please refer to the attached Terms of Reference (TOR Policy on AI-generated CSAM.pdf) for more detailed information.
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