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Direct employerAI Fellow - Africa Regional Offices
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About this role
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Role overview
The Gates Foundation is hiring an AI Fellow for a 12-month full-time position based in Nairobi, Kenya. This role suits candidates with AI skills who want to apply their knowledge to global health, development, and education projects in Africa. The fellowship is part of a regional cohort working on impactful AI solutions.
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What you will do
- Partner with teams and project sponsors to identify and scope AI solutions addressing real-world challenges.
- Prototype AI tools rapidly using large language models and document findings for scaling or next steps.
- Design and develop AI/ML models integrated into decision-support tools, ensuring model accuracy and fairness.
- Manage datasets and data pipelines with attention to data integrity and ethical use.
- Develop reliable software using strong engineering practices including clean code and testing.
- Support AI literacy by creating workshops and mentoring team members in responsible AI use.
- Collaborate across teams and partners to co-design and deliver AI solutions and facilitate training sessions.
Requirements
- Hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Applied Math, or a related field.
- Have at least 2 years of experience applying AI solutions, preferably in health or agricultural systems.
- Possess strong knowledge of modern AI/ML, including modeling, evaluation, and experience with large language models.
- Show interest in applying AI to health systems, public financial management, supply chain, or logistics.
- Be comfortable learning adjacent technical areas such as data engineering and optimization as needed.
- Demonstrate strong teamwork and adaptability in complex environments.
- Have good communication skills to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Be motivated to apply AI responsibly for public good with alignment to equitable development and global health.
- Have hands-on experience building prototypes with LLMs and be willing to teach and share findings openly.
Benefits
The employer offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, paid time off, paid family leave, retirement contributions, regional holidays, and employee community opportunities.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact by 12 November 2026. The employer will not provide visa sponsorship or relocation support.