Paralegal/ Contract Administrator at Dalberg
Paralegal/ Contract Administrator
ABOUT YOU
Dalberg Advisors is looking to hire a Contract
Administrator/ Paralegal to provide support across the legal,
contracting, and finance functions. The role supports the review and management
of commercial agreements, maintains accurate contract and IP records, and
ensures contracting processes (intake, approvals, execution, and storage) are
timely, consistent, and well-coordinated, escalating legal issues to counsel as
appropriate.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED
Key Skills
- Strong
commercial contract support and negotiation skills, with the ability to
engage constructively with counterparties and reach balanced, pragmatic
outcomes within approved parameters
- Sound
judgment in spotting legal and commercial risk, applying playbooks, and
knowing when to escalate to counsel or management
- Excellent
prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and
focus on what matters most
- Clear
and confident written communication, including explaining contract process
and key terms to non-legal stakeholders
- Highly
organised and detail oriented, with strong follow-through on admin and
process
- Ability
to work independently while staying closely aligned with relevant
teams
- Practical,
business minded approach rather than a purely academic or theoretical
one
- Fluency
in English
Educational Qualifications
- Paralegal
qualification, law degree, or equivalent practical experience in
commercial contracting and legal operations
- Strong
grounding in contract principles and practical experience applying them in
a business environment
Work Experience
- 5+
years of experience supporting the review and administration of commercial
contracts (or equivalent experience)
- Experience
supporting in-house legal teams or working in a professional services or
advisory environment
- Experience
handling contract administration (intake, approvals, signature, contract
lifecycle management (CLM) hygiene) alongside substantive contract
support
- Exposure
to IP administration and licensing, and data protection, preferred
WHAT YOU WILL DO AND HOW YOU WILL GROW
Commercial Contracts Review
- Draft,
review, mark-up, and administer a range of commercial agreements (e.g.,
services agreements, NDAs, vendor contracts, licences, and amendments)
using approved templates and playbooks, escalating deviations and legal
issues as required
- Identify
legal, commercial, and risk issues and propose pragmatic positions
- Track
contracts through intake, review, approval, execution, and storage in the
contract lifecycle management (CLM) system or contract repository,
ensuring version control and audit-ready records
- Support
contract standardisation, clause libraries, and internal playbooks by
capturing learnings from negotiations and maintaining template updates for
legal review
Legal, Contracting, and Finance Support
- Provide
day-to-day support to the finance, legal, and management teams, including
managing the contract intake queue, triaging requests, and coordinating
internal stakeholders to meet deadlines
- Coordinate
with external counsel and support the management of legal
workstreams
- Maintain
contract templates, precedents, and internal guidance materials
- Track
key obligations, deliverables, renewals, and termination dates.
IP & Legal Administration
- Support
IP administration (as applicable) including tracking ownership, licences,
and filings, maintaining required documentation, and coordinating with
counsel and internal teams on instructions, deadlines, and
submissions.
- Maintain
IP registers, contract repositories, and legal records, including ensuring
completeness, version control, and audit-ready filing (e.g., executed
agreements, notices, approvals, and supporting documentation)
- Support
basic corporate governance and entity administration as required (e.g.,
maintaining entity records, coordinating signatures/authorisations,
supporting routine filings under counsel direction, and supporting company
secretarial processes such as partner onboarding and completion
documentation, as applicable)
- Handle
general legal administration to ensure processes run smoothly, including
matter tracking, invoice processing for external counsel, and maintaining
organised, searchable records, run standard compliance-related processes
with appropriate oversight, including (i) conflicts of interest (COI)
intake, tracking, and resolution workflow and (ii) third-party
vetting/supplier certification in line with applicable anti-bribery
policies.
Global KICS Coordinator at Dalberg
ABOUT YOU
Our insights and knowledge are a key part of the value
proposition we bring to our clients and of the impact we can have in the world.
The Knowledge, Insights and Client Support (KICS) team is a core part of our
Global Shared Services team; it is focused on harnessing this knowledge and
helping to extract insights from our projects around the world. In doing so,
the KICS team helps our teams to improve our client service delivery,
strengthen our business development, and ultimately contribute to the social impact
and development sector as a whole by sharing our knowledge and insights
externally and internally.
The KICS Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the effective management
and operation of Dalberg’s knowledge systems, vendor relationships, and data
processes. They focus on maintaining and improving our systems, ensuring
compliance with organizational expectations, supporting staff with responsive
and proactive assistance, and contributing to strategic initiatives alongside
other KICS team staff.
WHAT YOU WILL DRIVE
The KICS Coordinator is a key member of Dalberg’s Global
Knowledge Insights and Client Support team.
Reporting to the KICS Manager, the coordinator will oversee and manage the
daily operations of the Knowledge Insights and Client Support team, a team of
3-5 globally located staff. The individual will:
- Maintain
and manage knowledge and insight systems (30%)
- Oversee
the functionality, updates, and enhancements of knowledge management
systems, ensuring they meet the needs of staff globally.
- Manage
user access, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure seamless
integration with other organizational tools.
- Conduct
regular audits to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with
organizational policies.
- Collaborate
with the AI Consultant to identify and implement improvements to existing
systems.
- Track
Dalberg’s business development accounts and procurement platforms,
ensuring opportunities reach the right teams.
- Coordinate
contract renewals, procurement processes, and vendor evaluations to
maintain high-quality service delivery.
- Support
standard KICS processes across the firm (30%)
- Support
the management of practice areas, client service teams, and the
administration of client surveys.
- Ensure
the smooth rollout and adoption of AI tools, including training and
ongoing support for staff.
- Facilitate
the implementation of standardized processes to enhance consistency and
efficiency across teams.
- Ensure
regular updates to organizational data repositories, ensuring relevance
and accuracy.
- Pull
and prepare reports on system usage, compliance metrics, and other
performance indicators for leadership review.
- Support
the preparation of dashboards and visual reports to track progress
against KICS team goals.
- Staff
knowledge support (30%)
- Act
as a responsive and reliable resource for staff queries related to
knowledge systems, tools, and processes.
- Serve
as contact person and liaison between other operations functions and
systems at Dalberg.
- Provide
guidance and troubleshooting support, escalating issues to technical
teams or vendors as needed.
- Support
business development teams by providing past project information and
assisting with proposal logistics and administration.
- Develop
and maintain a library of FAQs and guides to empower staff to use systems
effectively.
- Contribute
to special projects and strategic initiatives (15%)
- Contribute
to and manage special projects that advance the strategic objectives of
the KICS team.
- Collaborate
with cross-functional teams to pilot and implement new systems or
initiatives.
- Assist
in designing and executing new processes that drive innovation and
efficiency.
ABOUT YOU
To succeed in this role, you need to have:
- Proficiency
with knowledge management systems, content management platforms, or data
repositories. Hands-on experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude,
Copilot) and automation platforms (e.g., Zapier, Power Automate) to
improve operational processes.
- Demonstrates
a strong knowledge of Excel and other data analysis tools; familiarity
with workflow automation tools (e.g., Zapier, Power Automate) or reporting
and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a strong plus.
- Demonstrates
exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and
priorities.
- Demonstrates
strong process orientation with a focus on efficiency and compliance.
- Demonstrates
excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
across teams.
- Strong
customer service orientation and responsiveness to staff needs.
- Demonstrates
a proactive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Eagerness
to learn and adapt to new systems and processes.
- Commitment
to maintaining high standards of professionalism and reliability.
- Comfortable
working across time zones in a highly international, collaborative
environment.
- Successful
candidates will also demonstrate the following experience and
qualifications:
- A
bachelor’s degree in a relevant field related to data (e.g., Information
Systems, Data Science, Statistics), development (e.g., International
Development, Public Policy, International Relations), or business and
management (e.g., Economics, Business Administration, Operations
Management).
- 0-1
year of experience in systems management, vendor management, knowledge
management, or related operational roles, or demonstrated experience
through internships and academic projects.
Global KICS Associate at Dalberg
ABOUT YOU
Our insights and knowledge are a key part of the value
proposition we bring to our clients and of the impact we can have in the world.
The Knowledge, Insights and Client Support (KICS) team is a core part of our
Global Shared Services team; it is focused on harnessing this knowledge and
helping to extract insights from our projects around the world. In doing so,
the KICS team helps our teams to improve our client service delivery,
strengthen our business development, and ultimately contribute to the social impact
and development sector as a whole by sharing our knowledge and insights
externally and internally.
The KICS Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the effective management
and operation of Dalberg’s knowledge systems, vendor relationships, and data
processes. They focus on maintaining and improving our systems, ensuring
compliance with organizational expectations, supporting staff with responsive
and proactive assistance, and contributing to strategic initiatives alongside
other KICS team staff.
WHAT YOU WILL DRIVE
The KICS Associate is a key member of Dalberg’s Global
Knowledge Insights and Client Support team.
Reporting to the KICS Manager, the coordinator will oversee and manage the
daily operations of the Knowledge Insights and Client Support team, a team of
3-5 globally located staff. The individual will:
- Design,
build, and embed AI-enabled processes and tools across KICS workflows
(40%)
- Design
AI-enabled processes and identify automation opportunities across
consulting delivery, business development, and knowledge management
workflows.
- Collaborate
with the AI team to develop and refine AI tools, integrating knowledge
layers and serving as KM subject matter expert in testing and iteration.
- Drive
adoption and implementation of AI initiatives, including launches, user
training, and embedding tools into day-to-day workflows.
- Support
the strengthening and formalization of practice area networks (25%)
- Implement
our formalized support structures around Practice Areas (PA) and set
norms for baseline activity, data sharing and reporting, while creating
the infrastructure for quarterly performance reporting aligned with
global finance data.
- Work
closely with PA Managers (and PA leads) to ensure that they have the
information accessible and templates available for them to build strong
collateral for their Practice Areas
- Strengthen
and structure Dalberg’s approach to business development, client services
and client feedback (25%)
- Manage
and update all core business development collateral (e.g., introductions
to the firm, key statistics, etc.) and ensure that they are readily
accessible for business development purposes
- Implement
our formalized support structures around CST and help to ensure that
norms for baseline activity are met
- Strengthen
all Dalberg KICS systems, manage vendors and processes (10%)
- Drive
core processes to ensure that baseline requirements around knowledge
capture are being met (e.g., at the end of a project)
- Provide
training and onboarding to staff on their responsibilities as knowledge
and insight champions
- Automate
knowledge and business development processes where possible and find
efficiencies in cross-operational processes.
- Conduct
quality and consistency audits and propose improvements to all current
KICS content and system assets by working closely with the wider
Operations team currently responsible for these assets, including a
bi-annual audit of all databases which feeds into the SAR process for all
staff.
ABOUT YOU
To succeed in this role, you need to have:
- Experience
in working with knowledge management tools, platforms, or databases.
- Demonstrates
familiarity with content management systems (CMS), document repositories,
and collaboration platforms such as SharePoint, Confluence, or similar.
- Hands-on
experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) and automation
platforms (e.g., Zapier, Power Automate) to improve operational processes.
- Experience
with prompt engineering, configuring AI agents (e.g., custom GPTs, AI
assistants, retrieval-augmented workflows), and building prompt libraries
to support team workflows; ability to train and coach consultants on
effective AI use is a plus.
- Proficiency
in data organization, cataloging, and tagging.
- Strong
communication skills both written and oral; experience in running training
sessions or workshops is a plus.
- Ability
to train and coach consultants on effective AI use.
- Demonstrates
strong analytical skills for organizing, synthesizing, and structuring
large volumes of information.
- Demonstrates
a commitment to fostering a culture of learning and knowledge sharing
within an organization.
- Demonstrates
adaptability and eagerness to learn new tools and technologies.
Successful candidates will also demonstrate the following
experience and qualifications:
- Minimum
a Bachelors Degree in a related field. Technical degree (e.g., Computer
Science, Information Systems, Data Science) or demonstrated technical
proficiency preferred.
- Minimum
2 year of experience in knowledge management, information systems, or a
related field.
Project Manager -Africa at Dalberg
ABOUT YOU
You are global development leader and you thrive tackling
global issues, from malnutrition to climate change to economic growth, ensuring
no population is left behind. You enjoy leading high-performing teams that
drive the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions for clients, by
proposing problem-solving and creating tailored frameworks that address client
challenges. You excel in solving problems using clear strategic and creative
thinking, and you want to put your skills to work – transforming organizations
that fund change around the world. You are a committed self-starter with
experience as a ‘top-performer’ at a leading international management
consultancy firm, a passion for international development, and an
entrepreneurial spirit.
Dalberg Project Managers live and work around the world, creating a network of
global perspectives anchored by local experience in our offices in Africa,
Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia. Dalberg combines ground-level
insight with experience from top-tier professional services firms and leading
academic institutions to create actionable solutions to the world’s most
pressing issues.
Typical qualifications for a Project Manager:
- Master’s
in Business Administration, Masters in Public Administration, Policy, or
International Relations, or PhD from a top university with an excellent
academic record
- Minimum
2 years’ experience as a manager at a leading international
management consultancy and a ‘top performer’ throughout tenure
- Strong
analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative
- Ability
to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both
written and oral
- Demonstrated
ability to work as part of a team and perform in an entrepreneurial
atmosphere
- A
passion for international development, typically evidenced by a strong
interest and prior exposure to global issues such as economic development,
global health, education, or the environment
- Experience
living and working in different cultures; time spent in developing
countries strongly preferred
- Professionalism
and demonstrated experience working with senior officials in the public
and / or private sector
- Sensitivity
to the political and cultural environments of international public
agencies or similarly complex environments.
- Familiarity
with data analysis, modelling, statistics, econometrics, and other
analytical tools a plus
- Demonstrated
fluency with English speaking and writing skills; proficiency with other
languages a plus
Note: Employment in all the Dalberg offices is
conditional on the candidate having or obtaining the requisite authorization to
live and work in that country.
WHAT WILL YOU DO AND HOW WILL YOU GROW
Project Managers are resourceful team leaders who manage the
critical thinking and analytical horse power that drives teams. As the
link between junior team members and Dalberg management, Project Managers
deliver creative ideas and results for our clients worldwide. With a
combination of analytical skills and social acumen, Project Managers are savvy
communicators who simplify complex findings, develop insightful
recommendations, and structure communications that promote constructive
dialogues with diverse stakeholders in the public sector, private sector, civil
society, and international communities.
Responsibilities:
- Lead
project teams in disaggregating problems and providing solutions to
address them
- Develop
innovative strategies and solutions for our clients
- Manage
work streams and provide direction
- Coach,
manage and support junior team members
- Oversee
the quality of client deliverables
Senior Consultant- Africa at Dalberg
Typical qualifications for a Senior consultant
- Holds
a MBA, MPA, MPP, PhD, and/or other similar degree from a top university;
or
- Minimum
4 years’ experience as a ‘top performer’ in a leading international
management consultancy or a similar type of private sector experience
- Strong
analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative
- Ability
to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both
written and oral
- Demonstrated
ability to work as part of a team and coach / manage junior team members
where required
- Exposure
to global issues such as economic development, global health, education or
the environment
- Professionalism
and demonstrated experience working with senior officials in the public
and/ or private sector
- Sensitivity
to the political and cultural environments of international public
agencies or similar complex environments
- Strong
regional/in-country networks preferred
- Demonstrated
fluency with English speaking and writing skills; proficiency with other
languages a plus
Note: Employment in all the Dalberg offices is
conditional on the candidate having or obtaining the requisite authorization to
live and work in that country.
WHAT WILL YOU DO AND HOW WILL YOU GROW
Senior Consultants provide the critical thinking and
analytical horse power that drive our teams. Senior Consultants own work
streams, apply problem-solving frameworks, and conduct rigorous analyses to
answer some of the most challenging questions in development today. With a
combination of analytical skills and social acumen, Seniors Consultants
simplify complex findings, develop insightful recommendations, and structure
communications that promote constructive dialogues with diverse stakeholders in
the public sector, private sector, civil society, and international
communities. Dalberg is a platform for change. Our staff is empowered to start
new programs, institute best practices, and develop traditions that will define
the Dalberg experience for years to come.
Responsibilities:
- Drive
the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions for Dalberg’s
clients
- Propose
problem-solving frameworks to address key client challenges
- Initiate
critical and creative thinking on strategic issues facing our clients
- Lead
research and complex analysis on key development-related topics
- Contribute
to developing our partnerships with clients and peer organizations
- Develop
and deliver structured communication to clients
- Actively
contribute towards Dalberg’s firm-building initiatives
Analyst-Africa at Dalberg
Typical qualifications for an Analyst;
- Bachelor’s
degree
- Excellent
academic record
- Strong
analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative
- Ability
to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both
written and oral
- Demonstrated
ability to support teams to accomplish aspiring goals
- Understanding
of the political and cultural environments of international organizations
or development and social impact issues (through internships,
volunteerism, coursework, or other experience)
- In
addition, if you have skills or abilities in the following areas, please
be sure to let us know in your application:
- Fluency
in foreign languages
- Mastery
in Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience
with financial analysis
- In-depth
knowledge on topics related to Dalberg’s work
- Demonstrated
ability to innovate new programs, ideas or initiative
Associate Consultant-Africa at Dalberg
Typical qualifications for an Associate Consultant:
- Minimum
of Bachelor’s degree degree in Economics, Business, International
Relations, Science, Math, Engineering or a related field
- Minimum
of one-year work experience in a related field
- Excellent
academic record
- Strong
analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative
- Ability
to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both
written and oral
- Demonstrated
ability to lead teams to accomplish ambitious goals
- Understanding
of the political and cultural environments of international organizations
or environments
In addition, if you have skills or abilities in the
following areas, please be sure to let us know in your application:
- Fluency
in foreign languages
- Mastery
in Excel or PowerPoint
- Experience
with financial analysis
- In-depth
knowledge on topics related to Dalberg’s work
- Demonstrated
ability to innovate new programs, ideas or initiatives
Consultant- Africa at Dalberg
Typical qualifications for a Consultant
- Minimum
of Bachelor’s degree degree in Business, Economics, International
Relations or a related field
- Excellent
academic record
- Minimum
2 years’ experience as a ‘top performer’ at a leading international
management consultancy, or a similar type of private sector experience
- Strong
analytical abilities, both quantitative and qualitative
- Ability
to present information in an insightful and structured manner, both
written and oral
- Experience
living and working in different cultures; time spent in developing
countries strongly preferred
- Professionalism
and demonstrated experience working directly with clients, including
senior management of corporate and/or top officials in the public sector
- Sensitivity
to the political and cultural environments of international public
agencies or similarly complex environments
- Demonstrated
fluency with English speaking and writing skills; proficiency with other
languages a plus
Senior Project Manager at Dalberg
ABOUT DALBERG ADVISORS
Dalberg Advisors is a strategic advisory firm combining the
best of private sector strategy skills and rigorous analytical capabilities
with deep knowledge and networks across emerging and frontier markets. We work
collaboratively across the public, private and philanthropic sectors to fuel
inclusive growth and help clients achieve their goals.
ABOUT OUR CLIENTS
Our clients come to us with some of the most difficult
global problems, seeking solutions where the obvious ones have failed. We are
entrepreneurs and innovators, designers and creative problem solvers, thinkers,
and doers who supply new ideas, drawing from a deep base of knowledge that cuts
across sectors and geographies and is growing every day. We partner with and
serve communities, governments, and companies throughout the world. Some of our
recent clients include foundations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation, corporations such as Pepsi and Vodafone, multilateral institutions
such as the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, UN agencies
such as UNICEF and the UNEP, and government agencies such as the Ethiopian
Ministry of Innovation and Technology, USAID, and India’s NITI Aayog.
ABOUT YOU
You are global development leader and you thrive tackling
global issues, from malnutrition to climate change to economic growth, ensuring
no population is left behind. You enjoy leading high-performing teams that
drive the delivery of innovative and results-oriented solutions for clients, by
proposing problem-solving and creating tailored frameworks that address client
challenges. You excel in solving problems using clear strategic and creative
thinking, and you want to put your skills to work – transforming organizations
that fund change around the world. You are a committed self-starter with
experience as a ‘top-performer’ at a leading international management
consultancy firm, a passion for international development, and an
entrepreneurial spirit.
Dalberg Senior Project Managers live and work around the world, creating a
network of global perspectives anchored by local experience in our offices in
Africa, Latin America, North America, Europe and Asia. Dalberg combines
ground-level insight with experience from top-tier professional services firms
and leading academic institutions to create actionable solutions to the world’s
most pressing issues.
Typical qualifications for a Senior Project Manager:
- At
least 2 year managing high-performing teams in a problem-solving,
analytical environment
- Prior
management experience in a consulting environment preferred: 1+ years of
experience as a manager at a leading international management consultancy
and a ‘top-performer’ throughout tenure
- Minimum
of 4 years of experience framing and analyzing evidence-based solutions to
strategic challenges.
- Prior
consulting experience preferred: Strong analytical abilities, both
quantitative and qualitative and expert knowledge of consulting “toolkit”
- Ability
to present information in a concise, insightful and structured manner,
both in written and oral
- Demonstrated
initiative and capacity to perform well in an entrepreneurial atmosphere
- Master
or Arts or Science, Masters in Business Administration or Masters in
Public Administration/ Policy or PhD from a top university with excellent
academic record
- A
passion for international development, typically evidenced by a strong
interest and prior exposure to global issues such as economic development,
global health, education or the environment
- Experience
living and working in different cultures; time spent in developing
countries strongly preferred; sensitivity to the political and cultural
environments of international public agencies or similar complex
environments
- Strong
regional/in-country networks preferred
- Demonstrated
fluency with English speaking and writing skills; proficiency with other
languages a plus
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.