Achieving Open Data and Open Government on a continental level is a mammoth task. Code for Africa is therefore deliberately designed as a vehicle for partnerships, to allow for shared knowledge and collaborative solutions, driven by thematic champions and diverse approachesCode for Africa (CfA) has immediate vacancies for a full-time AI Manager anywhere in Africa to join our civic technology lab (TechLab) to strengthen our AI capabilities.
The TechLab spearheads the design, development and maintenance of all digital services and infrastructure for CfA, and its external human rights defending partner organisations.
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related technical field
3+ years driving successful AI/ML applications in engineering, research or product roles.
Expertise in modern AI techniques such as NLP, Multimodal LLMs (such as Meta’s LLaMA), and Python.
Proven ability to build and manage high-performing AI teams that deliver cost-effective AI/ML solutions.
Understanding of socio-cultural contexts related to AI use cases across Africa.
Passion for applying ethical, human-centred AI design to create a positive societal impact.
Exceptional communication skills to build trust and AI understanding across stakeholders.
Preferred:
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science or a related technical field.
Experience with civic tech tools and platforms, particularly election and media monitoring, transparency and accountability, or data platforms.
Experience working with government agencies, civil society organisations (CSOs) or community-based organisations (CBOs) in Africa.
Experience with data analysis, visualisation, or storytelling to communicate complex AI/ML concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Knowledge of grant management processes and experience in working with international donors is a plus.
Language and Location Requirements:
Location: This position offers full remote flexibility, so we welcome applications from talented individuals throughout Africa.
Languages: English
Preferred but not required: Arabic, French, KiSwahili or any other major language spoken in Africa.
