Technical Lead at Digital Divide Data (DDD Kenya)

Confidential • Kenya, Kenya • Posted July 13, 2026

About the Role

Job Description

Our client, is building a high-quality dataset for African languages, focusing on Kenya – (Luhya, Gusii, Oromo, and Kamba), Nigeria – (Ibibio, Ijaw). The collected data will support AI model development for language processing, particularly in agriculture and health-related topics.


Roles and Responsibilities: 

  • Technical Oversight: Lead the implementation of data recording, processing, and annotation workflows. 

  • Machine Learning Support: Utilize Hugging Face Transformers for data processing and NLP model training.

  • System Operations: Ensure smooth operation of MacBook machines for audio recording and data processing.

  • Data Quality Assurance: Oversee the technical aspects of data collection to ensure accuracy and consistency.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with language coordinators and data processors to streamline technical workflows.
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