The Africa AI Language Initiative aims to build Africa-first, open, locally representative AI models across the continent’s most widely spoken languages
Job Summary
The Africa AI Language Initiative aims to build Africa-first, open, locally representative AI models across the continent’s most widely spoken languages.
You will guide the development of 3–5 Africa-first open language models end-to-end, acting as the technical anchor and coordinator across multiple model-building tracks.
Working at the GSMA offers unparalleled access to the mobile industry, competitive compensation, fantastic learning opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive culture.
Matching Summary
The Africa AI Language Initiative aims to build Africa-first, open, locally representative AI models across the continent’s most widely spoken languages.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Developing and evaluating language models
NLP techniques for African languages
Multilingual and low-resource language expertise
Technical programme coordination
Data analysis and bias identification
Stakeholder collaboration across sectors
Nice-to-have
Scientific rigour and reproducible experimentation
Clear communication of complex technical concepts
Adaptability and curiosity in research methods
Experience with tokenisation and model finetuning
Working in multidisciplinary teams
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity
Key Requirements
Experience developing and evaluating language models
Expertise in NLP for tonal, agglutinative, and morphologically rich languages
Ability to analyse datasets and identify representational gaps