Role Title: Senior Associate, AI Innovation Competition

Contract Type: Independent Consultant/Contractor

Rate: $425/day, UK £275/day. These rates are non-negotiable. Rates will be adjusted based on location.

Location: France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, US

Closing Date: Dec 15, 2025 @ 5pm EST

Project Description

The Centre for Public Impact is partnering with a large philanthropic organization to design, launch, and manage a global innovation competition focused on applying AI to pressing problems. Winners of the competition will receive significant grant funding and pro bono support from the philanthropic organization. CPI is building a team of a Director, Senior Managers, and Senior Associates to work closely with our partner organization on delivery. The Senior Associate will execute core programme tasks, provide essential coordination and documentation support across the multi-stage application review process, and directly support the Senior Manager and Director in daily programme execution.

The Senior Associate will execute the following core deliverables:

• Assist the Director and Senior Manager with strategic outreach efforts to fill application pool gaps and actively track application volumes and trends for data analysis.

• Complete rapid, high-volume quick assessment to efficiently filter submissions for the detailed review rounds.

• Provide essential administrative and coordination support for all detailed review processes including overseeing the reviewer team, monitoring progress, ensuring deadlines are met, and reallocating capacity when required.

• Monitor each grant applicant’s progression through the programme and document the rationale for advancement based on input from technical experts and CPI’s review team.

• Produce first drafts of critical programme documents, such as high-quality project summaries and reviews-to-date for grant applicants.

Essential Skills and Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across Google Workspace with the ability to build and manage large datasets using formulas for filtering, organizing, and analysis.

• Skilled in creating clear data visualizations, including charts, graphs, and tables

• Ability to interpret complex quantitative and qualitative data, identifying patterns and risks, and applying a holistic lens to strengthen processes and improve outcomes.

• Experience or understanding of AI or related technologies

How to Apply

Please note that we use Applied in order to reduce bias in our hiring process. We do not ask for a cover letter and instead, require two paragraph-length answers. Although we ask for your CV, it will not be looked at until further down the process. We understand applicants may use AI tools as thought partners however, we are looking for original work that reflects your unique perspective, skills and reflections. Please do not submit content that is directly copied or heavily reliant on AI  as these will be flagged and marked down. We have a team of  real people  who score your sift responses and a system that helps us ensure applications maintain authenticity. Please apply by December 15, 2025 by 5pm EST  as the portal closes automatically and we will not be able to reopen it.