Senior Manager, Research Program and Technical Delivery
✨ AI Summary
About Masakhane: Masakhane is a collaborative pan-African initiative aimed at enhancing the representation of African languages in natural language processing (NLP) and AI. The goal is to unite researchers, technologists, and community members to foster inclusive AI that reflects Africa’s linguistic diversity.
Position Overview: The Senior Manager will be responsible for overseeing the design, coordination, and technical execution of research initiatives focused on African language datasets and inclusive AI. This role involves collaboration with Principal Investigators and technical leads to create structured workplans and ensure timely and quality-driven research delivery.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage multiple AI/NLP research projects focused on African languages.
- Translate research goals into actionable plans and milestones.
- Monitor dataset and model development, ensuring alignment with technical deliverables.
- Coordinate communication among research teams, partners, and stakeholders.
- Develop systems for tracking research progress and outcomes.
Requirements:
- Fluency in English and French; proficiency in Portuguese and/or Arabic is an asset.
- 5+ years in research administration or program management.
- Experience managing multi-country research initiatives.
- Strong background in AI, NLP, and data science.
