AI BRIDGE (AI Bias Reduction & Inclusive Data Generation Engine) is a multi-phase initiative to reduce gender bias in AI models by:
- Developing gender-sensitive AI tools in 17 African languages
- Enabling inclusive, fair datasets through automated and human-in-the-loop sanitization processes
Partners:
- AfriLabs: Africa’s largest innovation hub network across 53 countries
- Gates Foundation: Focus on gender-sensitive digital inclusion
- Meta: Supports Llama Impact Grants for open-source AI use
Objectives of Phase 2
- Detect & mitigate gender bias in datasets used for AI/LLMs
- Provide tools to rewrite biased content without losing meaning
- Promote inclusive AI for African linguistic and cultural contexts
- Deliver model-agnostic pipelines via open APIs
Methodology Overview
- Data Ingestion: Curate diverse datasets in African languages
- Bias Detection: Use hybrid methods (rules + ML) to flag bias
- Content Analysis: Contextual tagging & classification
- Content Sanitization: Transformer models + controlled vocabulary
- Human-in-the-loop Validation: Gender and language expert reviews
- Finalization: Version control, documentation, traceability
- Continuous Learning: Feedback integration into model updates
Role: Gender & Language Expert (Consultant)
Scope of Work:
- Technical Advisory: Guide teams on gender bias detection/sanitization in 17 languages
- Review AI Outputs: Flag and advise on gender bias and cultural sensitivity
- Develop Guidelines: Co-create evaluation checklists and best practices
- Mentorship: Offer virtual capacity-building sessions and 1-on-1/team mentoring
- Documentation: Produce a final report with insights and future recommendations
Required Qualifications
General:
- Gender data analysis expertise (esp. in digital/AI contexts)
- Strong cultural & contextual competence in African societies
Specialized (at least 2 of the following):
- AI & ML knowledge (Llama/open-source AI a plus)
- Gender-sensitive project experience
- Deep understanding of African linguistic diversity
- Product or business development experience
- Design thinking and/or prototyping skills
Timeline
- Duration: August 7 – December 31, 2025
- Mode: Fully Remote
How to Apply
Submit by August 5th, 2025 (COB) to:
[email protected]
Subject: AI BRIDGE GENDER AND LANGUAGE EXPERT
For Individuals:
- Filled Vendor Request Form (download only; do not edit online)
- Cover Letter + CV / Portfolio
- Means of Identification
- Financial Proposal (in USD; indicate if negotiable)
- Reference (name, email, phone) from previous orgs
- Sample of relevant review work
For Companies:
- Vendor Request Form
- Certificate of Registration + Team Lead CV
- Cover Letter
- Means of Identification (Team Lead)
- Financial Proposal (USD)
- Reference and sample work
Evaluation Criteria
- Technical Proposal – 65%
- Qualifications, experience, relevance to scope
- Financial Proposal – 35%
- USD quote; indicate if negotiable; valid for 6 months
Note: Women and AfriLabs Paid Hub Members are strongly encouraged to apply.
