AI Design Fellow, Feb 2026

We're seeking graduates in AI, Data Science & Design to join the seventh cohort of our AI fellowship program

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

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 , 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.

Dalberg Data Insights is looking for one AI Design Fellow who can join the team. As an AI Design Fellow, you'll play a key role in shaping how we communicate our AI and developmental impact work through compelling visual storytelling and user-centered design. The AI Fellowship program will help you to discover your strengths and use them to grow into the job that fits you best. As entrepreneurship and creativity is highly valued at DDI, we also encourage AI Fellows to drive their own initiatives related to design for development.

The Design Fellowship program is designed to help you:

• Develop your skills in communications design, visual storytelling, and user experience geared towards impact
• Build a strong foundation in human-centered design thinking within the context of AI and development work
• Gain hands-on experience designing for diverse audiences across different contexts and constraints
• Discover your strengths as you work on design strategy, UI/UX projects, presentations, and reports

While full-time employment is not guaranteed following the 6-month fellowship, we aim to offer permanent positions to fellows who excel in the program. In addition to demonstrating technical and professional growth, we assess synergy with the current team, alignment with firm culture and values, and fit within a GWC framework:

• Get it: Understand the responsibilities and requirements of the role based on clearly defined expectations
• Want it: Genuinely want to perform and excel in the role.
• Capacity to do it: Possess the skills and capacity to perform the role effectively.

As an AI Design Fellow, you will:

• Become an active member of project teams, supporting visual communication and alternative design needs across DDI's work as it arises.
• Translate problem statements into user journeys, flows, wireframes, and refined UIs for web dashboards and field tools.
• Create lightweight prototypes and support light user feedback/testing to inform iterations.
• Design communication materials and other visual collateral for various DDI initiatives.
• Design presentations, reports, and data visualizations that communicate complex information clearly.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and consultants to ensure designs ship as intended.
• Contribute to simple design standards (components, file hygiene, accessibility awareness).
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas to client challenges.
• Help establish design standards and processes as part of building the design function.

• Visual and Interaction Design:
  • Strong visual communication abilities including typography, color theory, composition, and layout design.
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva, or similar platforms.
  • Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product work (problem → process → outcome), including academic projects, freelance, or professional work
• UX and User-Centered Thinking:
  • Demonstrated ability to think critically about user needs and context, even without formal HCD training.
  • Basic understanding of UX/UI principles and ability to create low- to mid-fidelity prototypes.
  • Clear, concise UX writing and micro-copy skills.
  • Ability to support light user feedback/testing to inform iterations.
• Problem-Solving and Iteration:
  • Strong ideation and brainstorming capabilities to generate multiple creative solutions.
  • Ability to approach design challenges from different angles.
  • Openness to feedback and iterative design processes.
  • Comfort with ambiguity and building in a new, evolving function.
• Communication and Collaboration:
  • Ability to articulate design decisions and rationale clearly to both designers and non-designers.
  • Strong presentation skills to share design work with stakeholders and clients.
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams (engineers, consultants, project managers).
  • Interest in AI products and data-heavy interfaces.

• 0–2 years of experience in product/UX/UI or content design.
• Exposure to design systems, data visualization, or simple product communications.

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:

1. 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.
2. COMMITMENT 2: We commit to delivering regular training for all staff (including leadership) on how to engender inclusive workplaces and mitigate unconscious bias.
3. COMMITMENT 3: We commit to addressing imbalances in how power and privilege are formally distributed and informally exercised across the firm.