AI Solutions Manager

Role overview Standard Bank Group is hiring a Data Privacy Manager based in Nairobi. The role centers on safeguarding data integrity and confidentiality throughout the organization. A thorough grasp of data privacy laws is essential, along with the ability to turn legal requirements into practical company policies and procedures. Main responsibilities Create, update, and oversee data privacy policies to ensure compliance with both local and international standards. Collaborate with teams across departments to enhance data protection measures. Carry out privacy impact assessments to detect and address potential risks. Serve as the primary contact for data privacy inquiries and concerns within the organization.

Join GiveDirectly (GD), an organization dedicated to transforming international philanthropy and improving millions of lives by delivering direct cash grants to the world’s most impoverished individuals. According to the Brookings Institution, a staggering $70 billion in cash transfers is necessary to close the poverty gap, while the aid sector currently allocates $135 billion annually, much of which is spent on interventions lacking solid evidence. At GiveDirectly, we aspire to redefine this paradigm by establishing cash transfers as the standard for foreign aid, akin to how index funds serve the financial sector, ultimately expediting the eradication of extreme poverty.Since our inception in 2011, GD has successfully raised over $1 billion and has reached more than 2 million individuals across 15 countries. Our commitment to rigorous research has proven the significant positive impact of our programs on recipients. This has earned us accolades as one of the most innovative non-profit organizations by Fast Company, and our pivotal role in the burgeoning cash transfer movement has been highlighted by prestigious publications including The New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.Our organizational culture values transparency, analytical thinking, agility, and a flat hierarchy. With a global team of around 150 members and country operations teams of approximately 650, we operate in 21 countries and communicate in 69 languages. Our diverse workforce ranges from software engineers and seasoned humanitarian professionals to management consultants, public servants, researchers, and field operations staff.We prioritize our core values, ensuring they are front and center in our decision-making. By genuinely placing the needs of those we serve at the heart of our processes, we cultivate an ambitious, dynamic, and high-performing environment. We encourage you to explore our values; if they resonate with your work style and inspire you, we would love to hear from you.At GiveDirectly, we strive to foster a work environment where every team member can thrive, achieve success, and grow. We promote a culture of ownership, flexibility, mutual care, enjoyment, and opportunities for professional development.

Acumen is on the lookout for a dynamic and seasoned Impact Manager with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience to spearhead Reporting, Data, and Analytics initiatives at a regional level. This role is pivotal in driving a transformative business and economic empowerment program across Africa, with a particular emphasis on uplifting young women. This position will be based in Acumen's Nairobi or Lagos office, with a requirement to work in the office three days a week. Remote work from other locations is not an option. About Acumen Acumen is a global movement of entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and social innovators united by a vision of a world rooted in dignity. Founded by Jacqueline Novogratz, we believe in the transformative potential of business, driven by moral imagination, to break the cycle of poverty. Since our inception in 2001, we have invested in groundbreaking companies, cultivated sustainable markets, and empowered leaders with the necessary tools to forge a more just and inclusive future. With an impact on over half a billion lives, we continue to scale solutions in some of the most challenging communities worldwide. For more information, visit acumen.org. About the Role As the Impact Manager: Reporting, Data, and Analytics, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing the technological solutions necessary for our programmatic Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework. This may involve adapting existing tools such as Salesforce and Google Sheets or identifying new technology solutions to ensure a robust and efficient platform for routine reporting on key data points. The role will emphasize ongoing improvements in system and data management as well as reporting. Candidates should exhibit a high degree of technical proficiency with data and software solutions, alongside a growing familiarity with AI applications. You will collaborate closely with the Impact Manager: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning, who will focus on the design and implementation of the MEL framework and adaptive learning methodologies. Additionally, you will liaise with other Impact & Insight team members based in the UK and various locations in East and West Africa. Occasional travel within the region is expected. Key Responsibilities Include: Facilitating the implementation of the programmatic MEL framework, including MEL plans, data collection strategies, and data management practices.

About One Acre Fund Established in 2006, One Acre Fund empowers over 5.5 million smallholder farmers to enhance their agricultural productivity. Operating across nine countries that host two-thirds of Africa's farming population, we provide top-notch farming supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agricultural training, and a variety of other essential agricultural services. Our model typically enables farmers to boost their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent while significantly enhancing their resilience. This achievement is driven by our dedicated team of over 9,000 full-time staff, representing diverse backgrounds and professions. To discover more about our workplace culture, visit our Why Work Here blog post. About the Role The Data Engineer is responsible for architecting and sustaining the systems that power our organization's data platform. This role involves designing dependable data pipelines, managing data infrastructure, and enabling high-quality datasets that facilitate analytics and informed decision-making throughout the organization. Data Engineers collaborate closely with analysts, business stakeholders, and fellow engineers to ensure data is accessible, structured, and documented in a manner that promotes consistent and reliable usage. They also take ownership of one or more data domains, being accountable for the pipelines, transformations, and foundational data models that underpin those domains. Responsibilities Data Pipeline Development Design, construct, and sustain data pipelines that ingest and process data from operational systems into the data warehouse. Ensure pipelines are robust, scalable, and maintainable. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to identify failures or anomalies in data processing. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data pipeline failures or data quality. Data Modeling and Semantic Layer Support Collaborate with analysts and data stakeholders to convert raw datasets into structured, reusable datasets that support reporting and analytics. Implement transformations that encapsulate key business logic within the data warehouse. Contribute to the development of curated datasets and standardized views that facilitate consistent analysis across various teams and countries. Ensure datasets are thoroughly documented and easily understood by downstream users. Data Quality and Reliability Establish validation, testing, and monitoring processes to guarantee data accuracy and consistency.

About One Acre Fund Since 2006, One Acre Fund has supported 5.5 million smallholder farmers in nine African countries. The organization supplies high-quality farming inputs, tree seedlings, credit, and modern agronomic training. By working with One Acre Fund, farmers increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35% and strengthen their resilience. Over 9,000 team members from a range of backgrounds contribute to this mission. For more on the organization’s values and workplace culture, visit the Why Work Here blog post. Young Professionals Program The Young Professionals Program offers paid internships and training for outstanding African graduates. Interns take on meaningful assignments that directly support One Acre Fund’s goals. The program includes a thorough onboarding process and project design training. Interns collaborate with peers and gain practical experience to help launch their careers. Role Overview: Global Data Analyst Intern Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the Global Data Analyst Intern works with cross-country datasets to develop core data products. The focus is on building reliable dashboards and reports that inform decisions throughout the organization. This work helps advance One Acre Fund’s mission to deliver larger harvests, healthier families, and improved soil for smallholder farmers. Main Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain operational reports and dashboards to support analytics for multiple teams. Document and verify dashboards and reports for accuracy and long-term use. Monitor how tools are used and make ongoing improvements to ensure they remain useful and trusted. Manage daily operations of the tech service desk, ensuring effective and high-quality support. Escalate and resolve issues promptly to keep operations running smoothly.

About One Acre FundEstablished in 2006, One Acre Fund empowers over 5.5 million smallholder farmers to enhance productivity and sustainability on their farms. Operating in nine countries that are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we deliver high-quality agricultural inputs, tree seedlings, accessible credit, and comprehensive training programs. This innovative model typically boosts farmers' income and asset growth by over 35% while fostering long-term resilience. Our diverse team of more than 9,000 dedicated professionals plays a crucial role in this mission.Discover more about our culture and values through our Why Work Here blog post.About the RoleThe Global Data R&D Analyst position offers a unique opportunity to influence decision-making across all facets of One Acre Fund’s program. By leveraging various data types, including sales, yield, demographic, and satellite data, you will help us reach over one million farmers with greater efficiency and impact.In this role, you will conduct analyses that inform strategic decisions on repayment, program expansion, and operational functions, collaborating closely with program leaders to interpret findings and make informed decisions. You will also play a pivotal role in shaping our data strategy, exploring innovative ways to utilize data to enhance our program outcomes.Moreover, you will work alongside our robust agronomic and socioeconomic research teams across all operational countries, ensuring that trials are executed to the highest standards. This includes providing analytical support, training for team members, and managing our agronomic data warehouse to facilitate research collaboration, thereby amplifying our impact on smallholder farmers throughout the continent.To excel in this role, you should possess excellent communication skills and a strong analytical foundation, with experience in experimental design. You should be adept at navigating ambiguous results derived from imperfect data and advising leadership on the risks associated with various decision paths.This role is intentionally hybrid, requiring proficiency as:an experimental methodologist (trial design & causal inference),an applied data scientist (production analytics, geospatial methods, modeling), andan effective communicator across diverse teams.

Join RWS as a freelance AI Data Specialist focusing on enhancing AI-generated content in Amharic. This part-time, remote role offers flexibility in your work schedule, allowing you to contribute to the development and safety of AI models while earning extra income. Your responsibilities will include data collection, evaluation, annotation, and various tagging tasks across multiple content types such as audio, video, and images. Start immediately and make a meaningful impact in the AI landscape.

Reporting to: Data Analytics ManagerOur Mission:At Watu Africa, we empower aspiring entrepreneurs.As Africa’s leading Asset Finance company, we are dedicated to making dreams a reality for those who seek to start and grow their businesses. We envision a future filled with opportunities and prosperity for the continent, and we aim to be a driving force in this transformation. Our vision is to deliver asset financing solutions for mobility assets (including motorcycles, three-wheelers, and vehicles) and mobile devices to motivated individuals who believe that the right tools can help them succeed as entrepreneurs while supporting their families and communities. Our commitment is to Empower Entrepreneurs by providing the resources needed to advance and thrive in their lives.Your Responsibilities:Develop and maintain comprehensive reports and dashboards for various key performance indicators (KPIs).Utilize data analysis and statistical methods to answer business queries.Assist the management team with a range of data-related requests.Conduct regular audits to ensure data quality in accordance with company policies.Support the establishment and maintenance of back-end data ingestion and transformation processes.Qualifications We Seek:Technical Skills:A degree or diploma in Data Analytics or a related discipline.Over 2 years of experience in Data Analysis.Proficiency in advanced SQL (required).Strong knowledge of Excel and Google Sheets.Familiarity with relational database concepts.Experience in data preparation and acquisition.Preferred Technical Knowledge:Proficient in R or Python.Experience with Google Cloud solutions, particularly Google Data Studio and BigQuery.Experience with non-relational databases or big data technologies.Familiarity with Git and dbt.Non-Technical Skills:Ability to work independently and take initiative.Meticulous attention to detail.Self-motivated and results-oriented.Effective team player with strong communication skills.How to Apply:Click this link: Apply Now.

Develop and implement advanced algorithms and statistical models to extract insights from large datasets, enhance model performance, and ensure data quality through rigorous validation and cleansing processes.Execute data preprocessing, including cleaning and verifying the integrity of data utilized for analysis.Conduct exploratory data analysis to uncover trends and patterns.Research and create innovative statistical models tailored for complex data analysis.

Join Digital Divide Data as a Supervisor in our AI-ML Data Annotation team focused on Advanced Vehicle (AV) and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). In this pivotal role, you will oversee and guide a team dedicated to ensuring high-quality data annotation that drives innovation in AI and machine learning applications. Your leadership will be vital in enhancing data accuracy and supporting the development of cutting-edge technology within the automotive industry.

Join our dynamic team at Salix Data Africa Limited as a Project Manager, where you will play a key role in steering a variety of internal and external projects from inception to completion. You will independently oversee project lifecycles, crafting thorough project plans, task lists, and timelines, while efficiently allocating resources.Collaboration is at the heart of what we do; you will work alongside developers, operations teams, and various departments to ensure timely and scoped deliverables. As the main point of contact for your assigned projects, you will keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the process. Your keen insight will help you monitor milestones, track task progression, and prepare regular status updates for leadership.Proactively identifying potential roadblocks and escalating issues as necessary will be essential to mitigate project risks. You will maintain precise project documentation and communications, ensuring everything is appropriately archived. Weekly Capacity Reports and updates to the New Business Report post-SOW are part of your responsibilities, along with conducting Service Failure Reports when necessary.Collaboration with Senior Project Managers will enable you to resolve escalations, align on strategic objectives, and request additional resources when needed. Your involvement in process enhancements and team initiatives will contribute to refining project management practices across the organization. After project completion, you will conduct reviews to capture lessons learned and identify opportunities for improvement.

Join our innovative team at RWS as an AI Data Specialist, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing AI-generated content in Oromo. Position Type: FreelanceLocation: RemoteWork Schedule: Part-time - Minimum 10 hours per week, with a flexible schedule allowing you to work at your convenience.Start Date: ImmediateDuration: To Be ConfirmedCompensation: Project rates dependent on the vendor’s location Contribute to the Future of AIAre you a student, a recent graduate, a stay-at-home parent, or a gig worker looking for flexible remote opportunities? Join us in shaping the development and safety of cutting-edge AI models! Your RoleIn this position, you will engage in a variety of data-centric tasks, which include:- Collecting, evaluating, and annotating data.- Conducting pairwise comparisons.- Executing counting tasks.- Tagging and labeling objects across various content formats, including audio, video, images, and collected data. What We Seek:- Native fluency in Oromo- Proficiency in English: Fluent or advanced English skills (B2–C2 levels)- Preferred AI & Data Skills: Experience in machine learning, data collection, preprocessing, evaluation, quality assurance, and annotation. What We Offer:- Flexible working hours- Opportunity for additional income- Prompt payment schedule- Ideal for students, part-time workers, or stay-at-home parents#LI-CAN17

Speechify builds technology that turns written content into audio, helping over 50 million users learn and access information in new ways. Our text-to-speech tools work with PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites, making reading more accessible and efficient. Our suite of products spans iOS, Android, Mac, and Chrome. Speechify has earned recognition from Google as Chrome Extension of the Year and received Apple’s 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity. The team at Speechify is fully distributed, with nearly 200 professionals worldwide. Members include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and leaders from companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, plus alumni from Stanford and startups like Stripe and Vercel. There is no central office; everyone works remotely. Role Overview The Data team within Speechify’s AI division is seeking a Software Engineer focused on Data Infrastructure & Acquisition. This position centers on managing and improving the systems that collect and prepare data for model training. The team’s mission is to assemble large-scale, high-quality datasets efficiently and cost-effectively, combining infrastructure, engineering, and research expertise. What You Will Do Find and secure new sources of audio data, then integrate them into the data ingestion pipeline. Maintain and improve the cloud infrastructure for the ingestion pipeline, which runs on Google Cloud Platform and uses Terraform for management. Partner with Scientists to optimize cost, throughput, and data quality, enabling richer datasets at scale for next-generation models. Work with the AI team and company leadership to shape the dataset roadmap for both consumer and enterprise product development. Location This role is based in Nairobi, Kenya, as part of Speechify’s distributed team.

Welcome to Planet. Our mission is to leverage the vastness of space to make a positive impact on life on Earth.At Planet, we design, build, and operate the largest constellation of imaging satellites ever assembled. This groundbreaking constellation provides an unparalleled dataset of empirical information through our innovative cloud-based platform, serving key stakeholders in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We seamlessly blend space exploration with data science.Our global customers harness Planet's data to innovate technologies, boost revenue, conduct research, and tackle some of the most significant challenges facing our planet.By managing every aspect of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, we cultivate a vibrant workplace filled with experts from diverse fields.Our culture is centered around people, fostering community and collaboration as we grow and evolve. Join us at Planet to transform the way people perceive the world.Planet is a global organization with team members working remotely from various locations, including offices in San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and the Netherlands.About the Role:The Sustainability and Impact Team at Planet is on the lookout for a dedicated Impact Engagement Manager. This pivotal role involves direct engagement with Planet’s Impact, Commercial, and other teams, alongside external partners focusing on food security, disaster response, conservation, climate initiatives, and humanitarian efforts, all aimed at fulfilling our mission of Using Space to Help Life on Earth.The Impact Engagement Manager will oversee every stage of project engagement, from initial conception and facilitation to measuring impact. You will serve as a reliable collaborator with a thorough understanding of our product suite and its application in impact-driven scenarios. Building and maintaining trust with key partners will be essential, as will coordinating closely with various internal teams, including Commercial, Product, Customer Success, and Marketing. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about collaborating with leading universities, NGOs, intergovernmental agencies, and private companies worldwide to implement and scale innovative technologies.This is a full-time, remote role based in Nairobi, Kenya, with travel required within the region and to Europe and North America.

Role Overview M-KOPA is looking for a Data Scientist to focus on Credit Eligibility in Nairobi. This position centers on developing predictive models that shape loan eligibility and pricing for five African markets. The work directly influences lending strategies that reach millions of customers. Impact and Scale The models built in this role help millions of underserved individuals access credit, often for the first time. M-KOPA has already provided more than $2 billion in credit to over 7 million customers and processes upwards of 1.5 million payments every day. This work supports a mission to expand financial inclusion across the continent. Key Responsibilities Develop and refine credit scoring and pricing models to expand access to financial services for customers outside formal lending systems. Work with large-scale repayment datasets from five African markets, building machine learning models that balance growth and credit risk. Own the end-to-end process for credit scoring, loan eligibility, and pricing optimization. Collaborate with engineers, analysts, growth managers, and commercial teams across multiple countries. Why Join M-KOPA? Mission-driven Data Science: Directly contribute to increasing financial access for underserved communities. Recognition: M-KOPA has been named among TIME 100’s most influential companies and recognized as Africa’s fastest-growing company by the Financial Times for four years running (2022–2025). Environmental Commitment: M-KOPA is a carbon-negative company, having displaced over 2.1 million tonnes of emissions.

Ajua, a pioneering startup with Silicon Valley backing, is revolutionizing the Integrated Customer Experience (#IntegratedCX) landscape in Africa. Our Data Science team plays a crucial role in ensuring that Ajua's product offerings not only address our clients' challenges but also elevate their understanding of customer needs to unprecedented levels. We are on the lookout for a Senior Data Scientist to spearhead the development, deployment, and monitoring of advanced analytics and machine learning solutions within our product suite. This role demands a commitment to scientific rigor and statistical methodologies to tackle the multifaceted challenges associated with creating and enhancing Integrated Customer Experience products.Key Responsibilities:Define business requirements and objectives as clear data science problems.Extract, cleanse, and transform relevant data to address various Integrated Customer Experience challenges for analysis, modeling, and reporting.Develop and implement cutting-edge analytics and machine learning models across the Ajua product stack, directly influencing merchants and enterprise clients.Collaborate with product teams to convert product feature requirements and use cases into experiments, leading the design, development, analysis, and reporting of outcomes that drive customer impact.Pursue continuous improvement of data science skills, focusing on problem-solving, writing efficient and maintainable code, mastering Integrated Customer Experience data, and proactively addressing customer and data-related product challenges.Engage in internal Data Science and broader technology project reviews and participate in community meet-ups.Work collaboratively with engineering, product, and customer success teams, ensuring clear and effective communication across all levels of the organization.

We are on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Data Analyst to join our innovative team at Invent Consulting Ltd. In this role, you will be instrumental in transforming data into actionable insights that drive our business strategy, product development, and operational efficiency.Develop advanced models to analyze trends, forecast performance, and recommend strategic improvements.Conduct thorough data analyses to support informed decision-making across the organization.Create visually appealing and informative dashboards and reports to communicate findings effectively.Design and implement automation tools to enhance daily operational efficiency.Maintain the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of business metrics across all reporting.Produce comprehensive documentation and training materials, establishing best practices and a robust data toolkit for the team.

Role overview M-KOPA seeks a Senior Data Scientist to join its Credit & Underwriting team. This fully remote position, based in Nairobi, centers on developing machine learning models that guide credit eligibility and pricing. The work directly shapes lending strategies for millions of customers in five African markets. Why join M-KOPA? Make a measurable difference by expanding access to credit for underserved communities. M-KOPA has already provided over $2 billion in credit to more than 7 million customers, with daily payment volumes exceeding 1.5 million transactions. Work at a company recognized on the TIME 100 list of most influential companies and named Africa’s fastest-growing company by the Financial Times for four consecutive years (2022–2025). Support a mission-driven, carbon-negative initiative that has displaced over 2.1 million tonnes of emissions. What you will do Design, build, and improve machine learning models for credit scoring and pricing, with a focus on increasing financial access for customers typically excluded from formal lending systems. Work with large-scale repayment datasets from five African countries, balancing growth and credit risk through data-driven model development. Collaborate closely with a focused team that manages the full lifecycle of credit scoring, loan eligibility, and pricing optimization. Location This is a fully remote role based in Nairobi.

Efficiently oversee intricate executive calendars, coordinating high-stakes meetings with both internal and external stakeholders to maximize time efficiency.Meticulously arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, and comprehensive itineraries.Compose and refine critical communications, presentations, and reports with exceptional precision and attention to detail.Strategically organize and manage meetings, conferences, and events, ensuring all logistical elements and catering needs are seamlessly met.Act as a key liaison between executives, employees, clients, and external partners, upholding the highest standards of professionalism.Handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion, understanding the importance of executive-level communications.Effectively prioritize and manage incoming communications, including phone calls and emails, responding in a timely and professional manner.Establish and maintain efficient filing systems, ensuring meticulous organization of both digital and physical documents.Contribute to special projects and undertake additional tasks as assigned by executives, showcasing adaptability and dedication to organizational objectives.