Hybrid AI Research Lead – African First Language Models

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About the role

  • AI Research Lead guiding development and evaluation of African-first open language models at GSMA. Collaborating with researchers and operators to ensure high-quality outcomes across diverse linguistic structures.

Responsibilities

  • guide the development of 3–5 Africa-first open language models end-to-end
  • act as the technical anchor and coordinator across multiple model-building tracks
  • ensure alignment between researchers, operators, and partners
  • drive high-quality technical outcomes, documentation, and model readiness

Requirements

  • demonstrable experience in developing and evaluating language models
  • strong grounding in NLP techniques relevant to African languages
  • ability to work across diverse linguistic structures
  • skill in analysing datasets and identifying representational gaps
  • technical depth to help partners understand model behaviour

Benefits

  • fantastic learning & development opportunities
  • generous holiday allowances
  • four additional days off for professional development

Job title

AI Research Lead – African First Language Models

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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