Deputy Director, Ai Delivery & Government Partnerships-africa

Gates Foundation

Nairobi, Kenya
Ai agenda across africa
Government and public institutions
Ai hubs across the continent
The Deputy Director, AI Delivery & Government Partnerships will lead the Foundation’s AI agenda across Africa, translating modern AI capabilities into trusted, practical, and cost-effective programs that measurably improve outcomes for underserved populations in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) contexts

Job Summary

  • The Deputy Director, AI Delivery & Government Partnerships will lead the Foundation’s AI agenda across Africa, translating modern AI capabilities into trusted, practical, and cost-effective programs that measurably improve outcomes for underserved populations in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) contexts.
  • This is a delivery-first leadership role: building high-trust partnerships with governments and public institutions; strengthening and connecting AI hubs across the continent; and driving priority initiatives that draw on partnerships with platform providers from design through adoption and sustained impact.
  • The Foundation provides an exceptional benefits package to employees and their families which include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities.

Matching Summary

The Deputy Director, AI Delivery & Government Partnerships will lead the Foundation’s AI agenda across Africa, translating modern AI capabilities into trusted, practical, and cost-effective programs that measurably improve outcomes for underserved populations in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) contexts.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI agenda across Africa
  • government and public institutions
  • AI hubs across the continent
  • technology strategy and institutional delivery
  • AI deployments fit institutional realities
  • responsible AI adoption frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • leapfrog traditional development pathways
  • foster a high-performing, collaborative culture
  • cross-sectoral experience
  • French language proficiency

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years of progressive leadership experience
  • demonstrated results in LMIC settings
  • public sector delivery contexts
  • Proven ability to translate complex technology
  • Practical AI literacy

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