Tech Lead 2025, Nairobi
| Location | NAIROBI, Kenya |
| Date Posted | June 19, 2025 |
| Category |
Communication
Data Entry Engineering IT / Information Technology |
| Job Type |
Full-time
|
| Currency | KES |
Description
Maximize your potential. Tackle the world's toughest problems.
Build expertise in areas that matter to you. Become a global development leader.
ABOUT DALBERG DATA INSIGHTS
We are seeing an increasing gap in awareness and adoption of AI in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), which can lead to long-term and irreversible digital divide between LMICs and High-Income Countries. At Dalberg Data Insights, we democratize AI access for impactful organizations by: 1. Designing AI/data strategies and solutions
3. Piloting AI/data solutions
4. Consulting on Responsible AI practices
5. Developing & scaling advanced AI analysts and advisors, aia2, designed to transform data into actionable insights.
For example, we have built an AI platform called augment.impact, which enables us to efficiently build AI analysts and advisors, aia2, so they can easily analyze and interpret data for greater productivity and impact.
Dalberg Data Insights is the AI and Data Science entity of the Dalberg Group. We are a global group working to build a more inclusive and sustainable world where all people, everywhere, can reach their full potential. Comprised of Dalberg Advisors, Dalberg Data Insights, Dalberg Design, Dalberg Media, and Dalberg Research, our businesses approach problems differently and work together to create impact on a scale. Established in 2001 by experienced private sector consultants, Dalberg operates from 29 worldwide locations. For more information, please visit Dalberg.
ABOUT YOU
You're eager to develop data tools and inclusive data ecosystems to assist public and development actors in making informed decisions. You aspire to tackle global issues, from the spread of pandemics to climate change to youth unemployment, ensuring no population is left behind. You are a dedicated problem solver with an entrepreneurial spirit, committed to professional excellence. You are a self-starter with deep technical expertise, a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to both lead and mentor technical teams. You thrive in multicultural environments and have the communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
SCOPE OF POSITION
As a Tech Lead, you will:
Drive the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge data and AI solutions.
Lead a technical team of developers and data professionals across multiple projects.
Collaborate closely with internal teams and clients to translate social impact challenges into scalable, secure, and maintainable digital products.
Engage in business development efforts, contributing your technical perspective to proposals and identifying new opportunities for impact.
Help shape Dalberg Data Insights' technical direction and mentor future leaders
Responsibilities
- Deep understanding of technology's role in advancing social impact.
- Experience engaging with public or development sector clients, particularly in LMIC contexts.
Technical skills:
- 5+ years of experience across full-stack, data, or AI/GenAI engineering roles, with team leadership responsibilities.
- Proficiency in one or more of: Python, SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript, and frameworks like React, FastAPI, LangChain, Axios, etc.
- Strong foundation in software development principles, solution architecture, and agile methodologies.
- Ability to translate high-level problem statements into robust, scalable technical architectures.
- Experience with data engineering, cloud deployment, and web application design.
Project & team leadership:
- Experience resolving blockers, ensuring code quality, and improving team velocity.
- Skilled in mentoring junior developers and promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Comfortable engaging clients and stakeholders, understanding evolving needs, and adjusting technical direction accordingly.
- Work authorization in Kenya.
Anyone fulfilling the essential qualifications is encouraged to apply.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Prior experience working in development contexts or LMIC settings.
- Familiarity with GenAI tools, machine learning algorithms, and their application in decision support tools.
- Understanding of UX/UI principles for user-friendly product development.
- Experience contributing to technical thought leadership or open-source communities.
- Strong business acumen and experience contributing to technical sections of proposal development.
- Ability to balance business needs with technical feasibility, driving results in resource-constrained environments.
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.
Dalberg values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, background, or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.
We have also pledged to three commitments for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) across the firm:
- COMMITMENT 1: We commit to publishing internal Dalberg DEI reports annually, to hold ourselves accountable, report on progress and share lessons from our regional DEI plans.
- COMMITMENT 2: We commit to delivering regular training for all staff (including leadership) on how to engender inclusive workplaces and mitigate unconscious bias.
- COMMITMENT 3: We commit to addressing imbalances in how power and privilege are formally distributed and informally exercised across the firm.
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Tech Lead 2025 - (808)
Job Title
Tech Lead 2025
Business/Department
Dalberg Data Insights
Job Category
Information Technology
Location
Nairobi, KE (multi-location)
Closing Date
31/7/2025
Job Description
Maximize your potential. Tackle the world’s toughest problems.
Build expertise in areas that matter to you. Become a global development leader.
ABOUT DALBERG DATA INSIGHTS
We are seeing an increasing gap in awareness and adoption of AI in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), which can lead to long-term and irreversible digital divide between LMICs and High-Income Countries. At Dalberg Data Insights, we democratize AI access for impactful organizations by:
- Designing AI/data strategies and solutions
2. Providing AI literacy training to our clients and partners
3. Piloting AI/data solutions
4. Consulting on Responsible AI practices
5. Developing & scaling advanced AI analysts and advisors, aia2, designed to transform data into actionable insights.
For example, we have built an AI platform called augment.impact, which enables us to efficiently build AI analysts and advisors, aia2, so they can easily analyze and interpret data for greater productivity and impact.
Dalberg Data Insights is the AI and Data Science entity of the Dalberg Group. We are a global group working to build a more inclusive and sustainable world where all people, everywhere, can reach their full potential. Comprised of Dalberg Advisors, Dalberg Data Insights, Dalberg Design, Dalberg Media, and Dalberg Research, our businesses approach problems differently and work together to create impact on a scale. Established in 2001 by experienced private sector consultants, Dalberg operates from 29 worldwide locations. For more information, please visit Dalberg.
ABOUT YOU
You're eager to develop data tools and inclusive data ecosystems to assist public and development actors in making informed decisions. You aspire to tackle global issues, from the spread of pandemics to climate change to youth unemployment, ensuring no population is left behind. You are a dedicated problem solver with an entrepreneurial spirit, committed to professional excellence. You are a self-starter with deep technical expertise, a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to both lead and mentor technical teams. You thrive in multicultural environments and have the communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
SCOPE OF POSITION
As a Tech Lead, you will:
- Drive the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge data and AI solutions.
- Lead a technical team of developers and data professionals across multiple projects.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams and clients to translate social impact challenges into scalable, secure, and maintainable digital products.
- Engage in business development efforts, contributing your technical perspective to proposals and identifying new opportunities for impact.
- Help shape Dalberg Data Insights' technical direction and mentor future leaders.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Domain knowledge:
- Deep understanding of technology’s role in advancing social impact.
- Experience engaging with public or development sector clients, particularly in LMIC contexts.
- Technical skills:
- 5+ years of experience across full-stack, data, or AI/GenAI engineering roles, with team leadership responsibilities.
- Proficiency in one or more of: Python, SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript, and frameworks like React, FastAPI, LangChain, Axios, etc.
- Strong foundation in software development principles, solution architecture, and agile methodologies.
- Ability to translate high-level problem statements into robust, scalable technical architectures.
- Experience with data engineering, cloud deployment, and web application design.
- Project & team leadership:
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional technical projects.
- Experience resolving blockers, ensuring code quality, and improving team velocity.
- Skilled in mentoring junior developers and promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
- Communication and Collaboration:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Comfortable engaging clients and stakeholders, understanding evolving needs, and adjusting technical direction accordingly.
- Work authorization in Kenya.
Anyone fulfilling the essential qualifications is encouraged to apply.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Prior experience working in development contexts or LMIC settings.
- Familiarity with GenAI tools, machine learning algorithms, and their application in decision support tools.
- Understanding of UX/UI principles for user-friendly product development.
- Experience contributing to technical thought leadership or open-source communities.
- Strong business acumen and experience contributing to technical sections of proposal development.
- Ability to balance business needs with technical feasibility, driving results in resource-constrained environments.
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.
Dalberg values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, background, or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.
We have also pledged to three commitments for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) across the firm:
- COMMITMENT 1: We commit to publishing internal Dalberg DEI reports annually, to hold ourselves accountable, report on progress and share lessons from our regional DEI plans.
- COMMITMENT 2: We commit to delivering regular training for all staff (including leadership) on how to engender inclusive workplaces and mitigate unconscious bias.
- COMMITMENT 3: We commit to addressing imbalances in how power and privilege are formally distributed and informally exercised across the firm.
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