Code for Africa (CfA) AI Ethics Fellowship 2025 ($500 stipend per month)

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About Code for Africa AI Ethics Fellowship

Under this fellowship, chosen candidates will develop research and policy recommendations for the ethical adoption of Al 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 Al policies.

Fellows will produce key deliverables such as Al workplace policies, culturally informed impact assessments, regulatory reports, and risk evaluations. Applicants should, therefore, have experience in policy/regulation drafting or review as well as privacy or digital laws and frameworks. Candidates with experience in areas such as Al ethics, technology ethics, or the societal impact of technology, particularly concerning vulnerable populations will have an advantage.

Selected fellows will receive support from CA's TechLab, DataLab, and Al Sandbox, alongside the Digitalise Youth consortium's policy advisors and global ethical Al 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.

• Sponsor Organisation: Code for Africa (CfA)

Benefits of Code for Africa AI Ethics Fellowship

• Stipend: $500/month
• Mentorship - Guidance from CfA's TechLab and support from partner institutions at Digitalise Youth consortium.
• Training: Access to relevant courses and training on information integrity and digital security.
• Real world impact: Opportunity to share recommendations and engage in global discussions on Al ethics in Africa
• Networking: Collaborate with the consortium and its regional networks.
• Showcasing: Present capstone projects to local, national, continental, and global partners and at events.

Code for Africa AI Ethics Fellowship Requirements

They 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 Date and Process

Eligible candidates are invited to fill the application form by 14th April 2025 to join a transformative cohort of innovators addressing the Sahel’s most pressing challenges through ethical AI.

Application Deadline

14 April, 2025

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