Join Girl Effect as a Data Scientist and help empower adolescent girls across Africa and Asia through innovative tech solutions. You'll work with cutting-edge AI to create safe and impactful digital experiences that address crucial health and education topics.
Innovative and mission-driven, with a strong emphasis on social impact and user safety.
Girl Effect is dedicated to creating media and technology that empower adolescent girls in Africa and Asia. With a reach of over 50 million girls, the organization provides safe spaces for accessing vital information about health, education, and relationships. Their chatbot solutions have already impacted nearly 3 million users, addressing pressing questions related to sexual health, mental wellbeing, and livelihoods. As they aim to scale their impact to 30 million girls by 2030, they are looking for a Data Scientist to join their team.
In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Generative AI and Large Language Models to enhance the organization's chatbot offerings. You will work with a technical stack that includes Python-based services and various AI frameworks, ensuring that the solutions are safe and effective for vulnerable young users. Your responsibilities will include guiding architectural decisions, setting evaluation metrics, and collaborating with both technical and non-technical teams to ensure the chatbot interactions are accurate and helpful.
The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree in Data Science or a related field, along with hands-on experience in AI frameworks. A strong commitment to user safety and ethical AI practices is essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively across different teams. If you are passionate about using technology to make a positive impact on the lives of young girls, this role is a perfect fit for you.
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