Applications are now open for the 2025 Code for Africa (CfA) AI Ethics Fellowship. Code for Africa (CfA), through the Digitalise Youth consortium, is offering two fellowships to mid-career professionals with experience in digital governance, policy and rights who want to make an impact in Africa’s AI landscape.

Under this fellowship, chosen candidates will develop research and policy recommendations for the ethical adoption of AI tools in governance and civic technology sectors, keeping the safeguarding of individuals at the centre of the work. Candidates will do this by analysing regional regulations (e.g., AU Cyber Security Convention, ECOWAS data laws) and global standards (GDPR, OECD AI Principles) while designing strategies to mitigate bias and advocate for inclusive AI policies.

Selected fellows will receive support from CfA’s TechLab, DataLab, and AI Sandbox, alongside the Digitalise Youth consortium’s policy advisors and global ethical AI networks. Partners include digital rights organisations, think tanks, and democratic governance experts. Fellows will gain strategic resources to refine their frameworks, from technical guidance to policy advocacy platforms.

Eligibility Requirements

seek policy experts and ethicists with:

• Governance Expertise – Background in policy development, regulatory compliance, or digital rights related to technology, data or innovation.
• Policy Drafting – Skill in creating guidelines, legal briefs, or advisory reports.
• Global Frameworks – Knowledge of GDPR, OECD AI Principles, or UNESCO’s AI ethics recommendations.
• Privacy & Security – Familiarity with data protection laws and human rights considerations.
• Bias Mitigation – Experience conducting fairness audits or ethical risk assessments.
• Technical Collaboration – Ability to translate ethical principles into actionable technical specs for developers.
• Advocacy Skills – Track record of influencing policy or corporate AI practices.
• Cultural Sensitivity – Understanding of AI’s socio-cultural impacts on marginalised groups.
• Experience working with African civil society or multilateral institutions.
• Fluency in either English/French/Arabic (multilingual candidates preferred).
• Location: Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, Sudan, Guinea, Benin, Togo, Cameroon, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia.
• Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to African communities.

Application Deadline: 14th April 2025

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Code for Africa (CfA) AI Ethics Fellowship

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