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
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