Head of Policy

Head of Policy - Full-Time

We are looking for a french speaking Head of Policy with a strong ability to do government affairs work, especially in France. The Head of Policy will be working closely with the leadership and with our senior advisor Cornelia Kutterer (former Senior Director of EU Government Affairs at Microsoft) to engage with relevant stakeholders and develop strategic partnerships. You will be a key enabler in ensuring that SaferAI work is distributed to stakeholders who need it and in ensuring that the coming French AI Summit covers safety adequately.

About SaferAI

SaferAI is a fast-moving, mission-driven French organization advancing and promoting AI risk management to reduce AI risks, in particular extreme risks from advanced AI systems. 

• Working in standardization at JTC21, the body in charge of writing the technical specifications of the EU AI Act, part of the newly constituted US AI Safety Institute Consortium, and member of a G7 OECD taskforce, we’re responsible for significant contributions to AI risk management of large language models in this area.
• We are developing a rating system for AI companies from a risk management perspective.
• SaferAI was invited to a hearing at OPECST, the joint Senate and Parliament Commission on Science and Technology in France, to discuss cybersecurity and national security risks associated with AI.
• In collaboration with Kai Zenner and the Ada Lovelace Institute, we co-hosted a workshop attended by over 50 participants in Brussels. Our efforts led to successful coalition-building to promote a drafting process for the EU GPAI Model Code of Practices that would include civil society.

We’re still at an early stage so any colleague can significantly shape the organization.

Responsibilities

Objective: Be the SaferAI Head of Policy, focusing on ensuring that policymakers in France, in Europe and internationally, push adequate risk management practices for LLM development and deployment. 

• Develop a deeper connection to the French policy ecosystem
• Build coalitions to empower actors focused on trustworthy AI development, in France, Europe and across the Atlantic
• Develop a strategy for the French AI Summit to ensure that it covers safety adequately. 
• Organize workshops and policy events as a part of a broader stakeholder engagement strategy

Skills and Experience Required

• French, EU or international policy experience
• Strong communication and interaction skills with policymakers 
• French and English fluency
• Detail-oriented and conscientious

Nice to haves

• Good knowledge of the AI governance & policy landscape
• Solid written communication skills and prior communication experience
• Ability to learn quickly

Working Conditions

Location: We prefer candidates who can work in-person at our Paris office. However, we are open to accommodating a hybrid working arrangement for the right candidate. 

Wage Range: The annual salary range for this position is €50,000 to €65,000.

Other benefits: 

• Health insurance coverage through the French social security system along with generous complementary coverage
• Transportation home to work covered at 50% 
• Productivity expenditures up to $2k annually
• Office space if relevant

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please complete the application form by pressing "Apply here". We will evaluate the candidates on a rolling basis starting now, and we will close the application form on July 10 EOD. 

The next step of the application process consists of a brief 15-minute interview; If you have any questions or concerns throughout the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at careers@safer-ai.org. We look forward to reviewing your application.

SaferAI is committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and supportive community for you to thrive and do your best work. We’re committed to finding the best people for our team, so please don’t hesitate to apply for a role regardless of your gender identity/expression, age, political identity, ethnicity, physical abilities, veteran status, neurodiversity or any other background. We encourage candidates to lean towards applying. We value diversity and recognize that skills can be acquired through various experiences.

Learn more about us on our website: safer-ai.org