AI Design Fellow, February 2026 at Dalberg
- Job
Title: AI Design Fellow, Feb 2026
- Business/Department:
Dalberg Data Insights
- Job
Category: Information Technology
- Location:
Nairobi, KE (multi-location)
- Closing
Date: 12/1/2026
ABOUT THE AI FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Dalberg Data Insights is looking for one AI Design Fellow
who can join the team. As an AI Design Fellow, you’ll play a key role in
shaping how we communicate our AI and developmental impact work through
compelling visual storytelling and user-centered design. The AI Fellowship
program will help you to discover your strengths and use them to grow into the
job that fits you best. As entrepreneurship and creativity is highly valued at
DDI, we also encourage AI Fellows to drive their own initiatives related to design
for development.
Employee Value Proposition:
The Design Fellowship program is designed to help you:
- Develop
your skills in communications design, visual storytelling, and user
experience geared towards impact
- Build
a strong foundation in human-centered design thinking within the context
of AI and development work
- Gain
hands-on experience designing for diverse audiences across different
contexts and constraints
- Discover
your strengths as you work on design strategy, UI/UX projects,
presentations, and reports
What Suceess Looks Like:
While full-time employment is not guaranteed following the
6-month fellowship, we aim to offer permanent positions to fellows who excel in
the program. In addition to demonstrating technical and professional growth, we
assess synergy with the current team, alignment with firm culture and values,
and fit within a GWC framework:
- Get
it: Understand the responsibilities and requirements of the role based
on clearly defined expectations
- Want
it: Genuinely want to perform and excel in the role.
- Capacity
to do it: Possess the skills and capacity to perform the role
effectively.
SCOPE OF POSITION
As an AI Design Fellow, you will:
- Become
an active member of project teams, supporting visual communication and
alternative design needs across DDI’s work as it arises.
- Translate
problem statements into user journeys, flows, wireframes, and refined UIs
for web dashboards and field tools.
- Create
lightweight prototypes and support light user feedback/testing to inform
iterations.
- Design
communication materials and other visual collateral for various DDI
initiatives.
- Design
presentations, reports, and data visualizations that communicate complex
information clearly.
- Collaborate
closely with engineers and consultants to ensure designs ship as intended.
- Contribute
to simple design standards (components, file hygiene, accessibility
awareness).
- Participate
in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas to client
challenges.
- Help
establish design standards and processes as part of building the design
function.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Visual
and Interaction Design:
- Strong
visual communication abilities including typography, color theory,
composition, and layout design.
- Proficiency
in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop,
Illustrator, InDesign), Canva, or similar platforms.
- Portfolio
demonstrating end-to-end product work (problem → process → outcome),
including academic projects, freelance, or professional work
- UX
and User-Centered Thinking:
- Demonstrated
ability to think critically about user needs and context, even without
formal HCD training.
- Basic
understanding of UX/UI principles and ability to create low- to
mid-fidelity prototypes.
- Clear,
concise UX writing and micro-copy skills.
- Ability
to support light user feedback/testing to inform iterations.
- Problem-Solving
and Iteration:
- Strong
ideation and brainstorming capabilities to generate multiple creative
solutions.
- Ability
to approach design challenges from different angles.
- Openness
to feedback and iterative design processes.
- Comfort
with ambiguity and building in a new, evolving function.
- Communication
and Collaboration:
- Ability
to articulate design decisions and rationale clearly to both designers
and non-designers.
- Strong
presentation skills to share design work with stakeholders and clients.
- Collaborative
mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
(engineers, consultants, project managers).
- Interest
in AI products and data-heavy interfaces.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- 0–2
years of experience in product/UX/UI or content design.
- Exposure
to design systems, data visualization, or simple product communications.
Note: We are committed to fostering a diverse and
inclusive workplace. Therefore, we encourage candidates of all genders,
backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Employment in Dalberg offices is
conditional upon the candidate having or obtaining the necessary authorization
to live and work in that country.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Our current opportunities are based in Nairobi.
Candidate applications will be considered on a rolling
basis.
Technical Data Fellow, February 2026 at Dalberg
Job Title: Technical Data Fellow, February 2026
Business/Department: Dalberg Data Insights
Job Category: Information Technology
Location: Nairobi, Kenya (multi-location)
Application Deadline: 1st December 2026
Maximize Your Potential with Dalberg Data Insights
Dalberg Data Insights is seeking graduates in AI
& Data Science to join the seventh cohort of our Data
Fellowship Program. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop your
skills, tackle global challenges, and gain hands-on experience in building
impactful data solutions.
About Dalberg Data Insights
Dalberg Data Insights works to democratize AI access in Low-
and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), addressing the growing digital divide. Our
work includes:
- Designing
AI and data strategies and solutions.
- Providing
AI literacy training to clients and partners.
- Piloting
AI and data solutions.
- Consulting
on responsible AI practices.
- Developing
and scaling advanced AI analysts and advisors (aia2) to transform data
into actionable insights.
We have developed platforms like augment.impact,
which enable us to efficiently build AI analysts and advisors to analyze and
interpret data for greater productivity and impact.
Dalberg Data Insights is part of the Dalberg Group,
a global organization committed to creating a more inclusive and sustainable
world. Learn more about us at Dalberg.
About the Data Fellowship Program
As a Data Fellow, you will:
- Join
project teams to gain hands-on experience in data solutions.
- Rotate
between project management roles to understand different functions in a
project.
- Explore
your strengths and develop initiatives related to data for development.
Employee Value Proposition:
- Develop
your skills in data consulting.
- Understand
responsibilities and requirements of working at Dalberg Data Insights.
- Discover
your growth areas and strengths in different data consulting functions.
What Success Looks Like:
While full-time employment is not guaranteed after the 6-month fellowship,
top-performing fellows may be offered permanent roles. Success will be assessed
based on:
- Get
it: Understanding your role and expectations.
- Want
it: Genuine motivation to excel.
- Capacity
to do it: Skills and ability to perform effectively.
About You
- Eager
to develop data tools and inclusive data ecosystems.
- Passionate
about addressing global issues such as pandemics, climate change, and
youth unemployment.
- Problem
solver with entrepreneurial spirit.
- Curious,
disciplined, agile, and self-driven.
- Able
to work independently and collaboratively in multicultural teams.
- Values
diversity and inclusion.
Scope of Position
As a Consulting Data Fellow, you will:
- Become
an active member of project teams.
- Gain
hands-on experience in building data solutions.
- Rotate
between project management roles, understanding different functions’
contributions.
Essential Qualifications & Skills
Domain Knowledge:
- Understanding
of the social impact sector and client needs in both public and private
sectors.
Technical Skills:
- Experience
with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
- Knowledge
of AI technologies and practical implementation.
Product Management:
- Critical
thinking and problem-solving for innovative solutions.
- Ability
to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
Communication & Collaboration:
- Strong
written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Ability
to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Work
authorization in Kenya or Uganda.
Desirable Qualifications & Skills
- 0-2
years of experience working with digital solutions.
- Familiarity
with machine learning concepts and their application.
- Understanding
of data engineering principles.
- Proficiency
in agile methodologies.
- Project
management skills for cross-functional coordination.
- UX/UI
principles knowledge for user-friendly product designs.
- Ability
to build strong client relationships.
Join Our Team
- Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
- Applications
will be considered on a rolling basis.
Dalberg is committed to a diverse and inclusive
workplace and encourages candidates of all genders, backgrounds, and
abilities to apply. Employment is conditional upon obtaining necessary
authorization to live and work in the country.
Tech Lead 2025 at Dalberg
Role Overview
As a Technical Lead / Solution Architect, you will play an
essential role in identifying our clients’ problems, engineering solutions for
them, and overseeing the technical execution of our team. You will engage
closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand their challenges,
needs, and objectives and help translate these into opportunities and feature
requirements while addressing the digital divide between the global north
and south. On the technical side, you will work closely with our CTO to manage
the technical team and act out Business Development opportunities outside the
project context. You will lead the technical development and its alignment with
the project’s requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical
Expertise: Provide hands-on expertise and deep intuition through the
entire technical stack.
- Team
Mentorship: Mentor and coach team members to foster professional
growth and skill development. Conduct code reviews and provide
constructive feedback. Promote a culture of excellence, collaboration, and
continuous improvement.
- Project
Leadership: Manage technical teams to deliver projects on time and
within scope. Resolve team blockers, speed up the development process,
introduce swinging changes to the code base, and ensure the quality
and sustainability of the technical solution delivered.
- Thought
Leadership: Write technical thought leadership pieces internally and
externally. Participate in industry events to enhance the company’s
profile. Push other people’s thinking and foster an internal culture
of innovation.
- Internal
and External Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with clients to
understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions.
Effectively present complex technical concepts to non-technical
stakeholders.
- Solution
Architecture: Design scalable and efficient architectures that meet
client requirements. Evaluate and recommend technologies and tools to
enhance project outcomes. Develop technical specifications and
documentation.
- Business
Development: Contribute significantly and lead technical sections of
proposals bids. Identify the feasibility of new service offerings and
opportunities. Identify clients’ business problems and drive our
understanding of the problem statement and possible solution approaches.
Essential qualifications and skills
Anyone fulfilling the essential qualifications is encouraged
to apply.
- Master’s
or Bachelor’s Degree in a technical, statistical, or other
relevant science field.
- Our
technical stack includes Python, SQL, Java, Type/JavaScript,
tools, and frameworks like React, FastAPI, LangChain, Axios, and many
others.
- Technical
Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in Data Engineering, Science, and
Web Development stacks, as shown by 5 years of experience in the technical
field focusing on leading teams in full-stack, data, or GenAI development.
- Team
Mentorship: Proven experience in leadership roles managing technical
teams.
- Project
Leadership: Experience with Agile/Kanban frameworks to ensure
iterative delivery and alignment with client feedback.
- Thought
Leadership: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with
the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and accessible manner. An
innovative approach to problem-solving and the ability to express it
in simple language.
- Internal
and External Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to navigate and
coordinate between multiple stakeholders, balancing business needs with
technical feasibility.
- Solution
Architecture: Proven ability to understand client challenges, suggest
and communicate solutions, and see them to production. A proactive
approach to identifying potential bottlenecks and addressing product
development and delivery challenges. Strong analytical skills.
Desirable qualifications and skills
We do not expect candidates to meet all desired
qualifications.
- Experience
in Development Contexts: Previous experience working in or with
development organizations or LMICs.
- AI
& Machine Learning: Familiarity with GenAI, machine learning
algorithms, and their applications in data products.
- UX/UI
Experience: Understanding of UX/UI design principles to ensure
user-friendly product development.