Selected fellows will receive a monthly stipend of $500 for the duration of the fellowship, which runs for three months. Participants will also receive mentorship and guidance from experts at Code for Africa’s TechLab and other partners within the Digitalise Youth consortium.

Fellows will gain access to specialized training programmes on topics such as information integrity, digital security, and ethical technology governance. In addition to financial support and training, the programme offers valuable networking opportunities with regional and global organisations working in civic technology, digital rights, and governance innovation.

Participants will also have the opportunity to present their final projects and research findings to stakeholders at local, regional, and international levels. These presentations can influence policy discussions and help promote responsible AI practices across Africa. 

Applicants must be professionals with experience in digital governance, policy development, or technology ethics, particularly related to AI, data protection, or digital rights. The fellowship targets individuals who can contribute to policy research and the development of frameworks guiding the responsible use of artificial intelligence in civic and governance systems. Candidates should demonstrate experience in drafting policy documents, legal briefs, regulatory analyses, or advisory reports related to technology governance or digital rights.

Applicants are expected to have knowledge of international AI governance frameworks such as GDPR, OECD AI Principles, or global recommendations on AI ethics. They should also understand privacy laws, data protection practices, and human rights considerations within digital systems. Experience in conducting ethical risk assessments, bias audits, or fairness evaluations in AI systems is considered an advantage.

The fellowship also seeks applicants who can collaborate with technologists and policymakers to translate ethical principles into practical guidance for developers and institutions. Applicants should show a track record of policy advocacy or influencing technology governance practices and demonstrate sensitivity to the social and cultural impacts of AI on vulnerable or marginalized communities. Fluency in English, French, or Arabic is required, and multilingual applicants are encouraged.

Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, Sudan, Guinea, Benin, Togo, Cameroon, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia.

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