Co-Founder
Company Description Dataiafrica is an emerging initiative aimed at leveraging data-driven strategies to address key challenges and opportunities across Africa. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth, Dataiafrica seeks to create impactful solutions for businesses, governments, and communities. Operating remotely, the organization values creativity, inclusivity, and problem-solving to drive measurable outcomes. DataAI Africa is a pan-African initiative accelerating Africa’s transition from AI consumer to AI architect. We are building sovereign data and AI infrastructure by bringing together practitioners, founders, researchers, and institutions committed to developing technologies designed in Africa, for Africa. We are now looking for a Co-Founder to help lead and grow DataAI Africa across the continent. Role Description This is a remote, volunteer Co-Founder role with Dataiafrica. As a Co-Founder, you will collaborate with other team members to shape the overall vision, mission, and strategy of the organization. Day-to-day tasks will include developing partnerships, contributing to sales and marketing strategies, conducting data-driven research, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. You will also play a key role in building and scaling the organization to achieve its goals. Qualifications - Based in Africa - Citizen of an African Union member state - Strong belief in Africa’s AI sovereignty and digital future - Able to start immediately - Entrepreneurial mindset and mission-driven attitude - Fluent in English and French - Experience in marketing, communications, partnerships, or community building is preferred (but not required) Responsibilities - Serve as the face of DataAI Africa across the continent - Collaborate on proposal writing and fundraising initiatives - Track and communicate AI trends, policies, and opportunities in Africa - Help build partnerships with institutions, startups, and stakeholders - Contribute actively to shaping the strategic vision of DataAI Africa - Advance the mission of DataAI Africa Why Join DataAI Africa Joining as a co-founder offers a unique opportunity to grow both professionally and entrepreneurially while contributing to a transformative mission. • Gain hands-on experience in grant writing and international funding programs • Attend AI conferences and build a global professional network • Develop and strengthen entrepreneurial and leadership skills • Work on transformative AI and data initiatives that benefit Africa • Help shape a pan-African organization from the ground up • Become part of a mission to advance Africa’s AI sovereignty Compensation - DataAI Africa is currently in its inception phase. - The role is equity-based - No salary at this stage - Compensation will evolve as funding and operations scale This position is ideal for someone who wants to build, not just work How sto apply Send your CV and motivation letter to: contact@dataiafrica.org To learn more: dataiafrica.org