The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is recruiting a Research Fellow – AI: Apply Now!
Closing Date: 15 January 2025.
The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is recruiting a Research Fellow – AI: Apply Now!
The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is recruiting a Research Fellow. The Fellow will work within the Digital Economies Programme (DEP) of ACTS.
Vacancy Summary – Research Fellow
| Department | Digital Economies Programme (DEP) | Grade | RF I |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya | Line Manager | DEP Program, Head |
| Expected Start Date | Mid-January 2025 | Duration of contract | 2 years, reviewed annually. |
| Salary | 20,000 – 25,000 USD p.a. or equivalent in Kshs gross |
About ACTS
The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is a leading Intergovernmental STI policy Think Tank founded in 1988. Its mandate is to strengthen the capacities and policies of African countries and institutions to use science, technology, and innovation for sustainable development. ACTS is based in Nairobi through a host agreement with the Kenya Government and enjoys international status. ACTS’ governing council depicts its international status. It has representation from Ghana (current chair), Ethiopia, Malawi, Cote d’Ivoire, UK, Sweden, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) and the East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO).
ACTS is currently implementing its seventh strategic plan (2022 – 2026) and pursuing the following five programmes: Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Security (AFNS); Climate Resilient Economies (CRE); Science, Technology, Innovation, Knowledge and Society (STIKS); Digital Innovation and Knowledge Economy (DIKE); and Gender Youth and Inclusive Development (GYID). These programmes are delivered through policy research, policy engagement, capacity building and technology brokerage.
Core Duties of the Research Fellow – AI
- Conduct research and development in; AI, the Ethics of AI and Policy of AI.
- Participate in co-publication of research outputs
- Resource mobilization – co-develop proposals to win grants in response to requests (RFP) for proposal from global development funders
- Participate in the management of grants won
Minimum Qualifications
The candidate must hold a PhD Degree in any of the following majors: AI, machine learning, data science, any of the computing disciplines with thesis in AI, or related qualifications.
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