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Job Opportunity: Advisor for Artificial Intelligence in East Africa
Programme: GIZ Digital Skills for an Innovative East African Industry (dSkills@EA)Duty Station: Arusha, Tanzania
Job Band: 4
Contract: Fixed Term
About GIZ
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned enterprise supporting the German Government in achieving its international cooperation objectives for sustainable development worldwide.In Tanzania and across the East African region, GIZ collaborates with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and the East African Community (EAC) to achieve development goals through tailor-made solutions.
About the GIZ East Africa Alliance for Digital Skills, AI Research, and Innovation
This regional initiative fosters digital transformation across the eight EAC partner states. Key focus areas include:- Strengthening public-private collaboration in AI research and education.
- Establishing regional AI policies and education benchmarks aligned with industry needs.
- Promoting cross-border mobility, internships, and online learning.
- Supporting AI-driven startups and scaling innovative solutions.
- EAC Secretariat
- Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)
- East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO)
Responsibilities and Tasks
The Advisor for Artificial Intelligence will:- Provide technical advice on AI policy formulation and implementation across EAC member states.
- Support the development of a regional AI policy framework with EAC Secretariat, IUCEA, and EASTECO.
- Engage stakeholders to integrate AI governance principles, ethics, and best practices into policies.
- Develop and implement AI training programs for higher education institutions and private sector partners.
- Facilitate capacity-building workshops on AI governance, ethics, and research.
- Lead the establishment of a regional AI research network in collaboration with academia, industry, and civil society.
- Organize AI research challenges to address regional issues.
- Strengthen public-private partnerships to promote AI research, education, and innovation.
- Support the development of regional PPP models to foster AI startups and student projects.
- Serve as a liaison between GIZ, EAC Secretariat, IUCEA, EASTECO, and other stakeholders.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
- Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields (PhD is an advantage).
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in AI research, policy development, or education, preferably in a regional or international context.
- Proven experience in public-private partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building initiatives.
- Strong expertise in AI technologies and their ethical implications.
- Knowledge of regional policy-making processes and experience in policy advisory.
- Proficiency in project management, including planning, implementation, and monitoring.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a multicultural team.
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of French or Kiswahili is an advantage.
Additional Requirements
- Familiarity with the East African Community (EAC) and its regional integration efforts.
- Experience working with international organizations or development cooperation projects.
- Willingness to travel across East Africa and internationally as required.
Applications
Interested candidates should apply through the link below:🔗 Apply Now
Closing Date: 31st January 2025
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At GIZ, we celebrate diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including various religions, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, and individuals with disabilities.
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