AI Innovation Consultant— Public Sector Change Leader, Brussels

Innovation Consultant (Medior) - AHO000117 Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid)

Freelance / Consulting Assignment

Start Date: 29 May 2026

Contract Duration: Until December 2026

Application Deadline: 22 May 2026

We are looking for an experienced Medior Innovation Consultant to support the implementation of AI-driven innovation initiatives within an educational and public sector environment. This role focuses on translating ongoing AI research into sustainable operational implementation across examination and assessment processes.

The initial scope centers around AI-assisted support for NT2 testing, with solutions designed to scale toward additional examination and assessment environments.

You will lead the implementation and change management trajectory end‑to‑end, from strategic planning and stakeholder alignment to training, rollout, adoption, and long‑term operational embedding.

Key Responsibilities

Lead implementation and change management initiatives related to AI-supported examination processes

Translate AI research outcomes into scalable operational solutions

Coordinate alignment between business, IT, and operational stakeholders

Support rollout and adoption of AI-assisted correction and oral examination processes

Develop governance, quality assurance, and operational implementation frameworks

Facilitate training sessions and knowledge transfer to internal teams

Ensure sustainable embedding of methodologies and processes within the organization

Contribute to process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives

Support AI innovation initiatives while ensuring compliance with GDPR and EU AI Act requirements

Required Skills&Experience Must-Have

Proven experience as an Innovation Consultant

Strong experience as an Innovation Manager

Experience supporting the implementation of technology or AI initiatives across multiple language-testing environments

Experience within the public sector

Strong knowledge of:

GDPR

EU AI Act

Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent experience

Native or near-native Dutch proficiency (CEFR C2)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within the Flemish government environment

Background in:

Process Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Experience in business process management and project management

Knowledge of AI platforms and tools such as:

Claude

ChatGPT

Gemini

Experience within the education sector

Ideal Candidate You are an innovative and structured consultant who can bridge strategy, operations, and technology. You are comfortable guiding organizations through AI transformation initiatives and can communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You are highly organized, proactive, and focused on sustainable operational adoption.

Additional Information

Hybrid working arrangement available

Estimated workload: approximately 640 hours

Six-month engagement with approximately 60% allocation

Strong focus on sustainable knowledge transfer and internal capability building

Candidate selection weighting: 50% quality / 50% price

Apply If you are passionate about AI innovation, process transformation, and public sector modernization, we would love to hear from you.

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