Code For Africa (CfA) is hiring an IoT engineer in Nigeria 🇳🇬 Join CfA's sensors.AFRICA team to make a meaningful impact on environmental monitoring. In this role you will design remote, low-cost citizen sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices that monitor air quality, noise, and other environmental pollutants. Additionally, you will engage with and support a vibrant community of IoT developers and enthusiasts across the continent. 📅 Apply by 18 August 2024 🔗 https://bit.ly/4dj8ZW0
Code For Africa (CfA)
Non-profit Organization Management
Cape Town, Western Cape 9,561 followers
Africa's largest network of #CivicTech and #OpenData labs building digital democracy solutions.
About us
Code for Africa (CfA) uses technology and #OpenData to build digital democracies that empower citizens. We give citizens actionable information for better-informed decision making and digital tools to amplify their voices, so that they can hold the authorities (both governmental and corporate) to account. We do this in a number of ways: first, by liberating the data currently locked up in governments and corporations, and using this information to build open data / open government digital "backbone" infrastructure. Second, we embed technologists into civic watchdogs, the mass media, public entities, and grassroots citizen organisations to help create the tools, skills, and data necessary to engage meaningfully with the power elite. And, third, we foster civic engagement by incubating digital storytellers and amplifying citizen voices, building digital democracy services that encourage active citizenry, and supporting evidence-based public discourse. We have over 100 full-time in-country staff at innovation labs in 21 African countries: Bénin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic (CAR), Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe. And, we have stay in a number of non-African countries, including Canada, Georgia and Italy. CfA also has active projects in a further 10 African countries. CfA is funded by a coalition of media organisations, citizen watchdog bodies, global technology platforms, and human rights defending donors interested in public accountability.
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- Open Data, Open Government, Data Journalism, Civic Engagement, Liberation Technology, Civic Technology, Investigative Journalism, Drone Journalism, Civic Drones, Disinformation, Anti Corruption, Digital Forensics, Misinformation, Fact-Checking, Senor Journalism, IOT, Citizen Data, OSINT, Open Source Intelligence, Disinformation, Influence Operations, CVE, and Countering Violent Extremism
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Employees at Code For Africa (CfA)
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Justin Arenstein
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Dr Sandra Roberts
Researcher, writer, learning enthusiast
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Kwasi Gachie
Operations Project Manager at Code For Africa | Logistics, Procurement, Event Management
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Athandiwe Saba
📚 Managing Editor at @CodeForAfrica's iLAB 🌍 | Research Associate @UPTuks 🎓 | Data Enthusiast 📊 | Google Data Commons Team 🌐 | Former Deputy…
Updates
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Don Mello, the latest pro-Russian influencer Over the past three years, pan-Africanist ideologues with direct ties to Russia have emerged, leading the charge in promoting anti-West, anti-US, anti-French, and pro-Russian narratives across Africa. Mello, the vice-president of the BRICS International Alliance for Strategic Projects (BRICS Alliance), is the latest voice advancing pro-Russian narratives, with his growing influence extending beyond Côte d’Ivoire. See what we have uncovered: https://bit.ly/4cX3Tio
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The changing landscape of trust in the news in 🇿🇦 The evolving landscape of trust in the news continues to shape how consumers read, share, and pay attention to information. According to the 2024 Reuters Digital News Report, trust in the news in South Africa has declined to 57%, down from a peak of 61% in 2022, placing South Africa fourth out of the 47 markets surveyed. Code For Africa (CfA)'s CEO Chris Roper says that South Africa remains a trusted news environment. However, he highlights a growing scepticism among consumers towards online information, which may indicate the effectiveness of media literacy programmes. Watch the full interview here: https://bit.ly/3y4UjLi
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Are you ready to revolutionise your newsroom's operational strategies with cutting-edge GenAI technologies?? Join our exclusive webinar designed specifically for journalists and newsroom professionals, where we will delve into strategic approaches for adopting Generative AI (GenAI) in newsrooms. Discover the unparalleled ability of GenAI to streamline workflows, enhance content quality, and boost productivity. This session will feature insights from two expert speakers, Peter Mwangangi, senior journalist at BBC World Service, and Francis Mureithi, group digital editor at Radio Africa Ltd. 📅 Thurs, 25 July 2024 ⏱️ 11 am EAT 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4cQNGuF
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🚀 We're growing! Code For Africa (CfA) Africa has an open vacancy for an e-learning course developer! We're seeking a professional with strong pedagogical expertise and extensive experience in curriculum creation using e-learning technologies. If you have the skills and passion, apply now! 🗓️ Deadline: 31 August 🔗 More info: https://bit.ly/3zLXgkz #hiring
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Last week was engaging, fun, and full of networking opportunities at the Lagos Clean Air Forum. It was inspiring to see the various initiatives being undertaken in African cities to tackle air pollution. I had the privilege of presenting on Code For Africa (CfA)'s sensors.AFRICA project, showcasing our efforts in monitoring air quality through a series of low-cost sensor networks across cities in Africa. #iot #clean air #Lagos
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ICYMI 📸: On Friday, 12 July, we were at #IndabaX, a deep learning conference aimed at spreading knowledge and capacity in machine learning across the African continent. Athandiwe Saba, iLAB's managing editor, presented a talk on how Code For Africa (CfA)'s iLAB team uses AI to identify, track, and expose information manipulation. In an interview on the sidelines of her talk, she discussed the urgent need for early education and information literacy. 👇🏽
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We're excited to join Pollicy for #DataFestAfrica in #Nairobi, #Kenya! Industry experts and policymakers are gathering to discuss advancing data use across #Africa. Code For Africa (CfA)'s senior programme manager at DataLab, Eric Wamugu, will deliver a talk titled "Mapping Climate Trends in Africa Using Deep Learning Tools." Don't miss it! Thursday, July 18, 11:00 - 12:00 EAT.
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We're #hiring an AI Manager. Code For Africa (CfA) Africa has an exciting position for an innovative AI Manager who will be responsible for developing and implementing CfA’s AI strategy to drive positive social change You must possess significant experience delivering successful AI/ML applications, with expertise in modern AI techniques and technologies such as NLP and Multimodal Gen AI systems. 📅 Apply by 31 July 🔗 Follow this link for more: https://bit.ly/3WjiRJQ
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Join us at for #IndabaX for a talk on everything AI with Code For Africa (CfA) iLAB managing editor, Athandiwe Saba. She will explore how AI tools can combat threats to public trust in democratic institutions and counter disinformation campaigns in Africa. ⏰ Join the talk at 14:30 - 15:30 CAT 📅 12 July, 2024
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