Call for Pro Bono AI Strategy Experts

TechnoServe Inc.; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel-related expenses covered (flights, housing, per diem)

Job summary

TechnoServe Inc. is seeking a Fellow for the Amplify AI Strategy initiative, offering a pro bono opportunity to work on high-impact projects that redefine international development through AI. The role requires a commitment of 10-20 hours per week over a 3-6 month period starting in July 2026, with some travel to Africa covered.

The ideal candidate is fluent in AI tools, has operational skills to implement solutions, and holds a Bachelor's degree. Join TechnoServe's leadership to create innovative value for entrepreneurs and farmers.

Qualifications

• Regular user of AI tools with an understanding of their operational implications.
• Ability to navigate diverse stakeholder environments to implement pilot projects.
• Commitment to dedicate 10-20 hours per week for 3-6 months starting July 2026.

Responsibilities

• Work with TechnoServe staff on a breakthrough AI initiative focused on Field Impact Innovation.
• Design AI systems to dramatically scale efforts with farmers and small business owners.

Skills

AI Fluency

Operational Architect

Commitment to pro bono work

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year program

Job description

TechnoServe Fellow - Amplify AI Strategy

Location: Remote, with possibility of 2-3 week travel to one of our TechnoServe country offices in Africa

Timing: July 2026 for 3-6 months, 10-20 hours per week (unpaid)

Languages: English (written and spoken)

Fellowship: This is a fellowship and is pro bono. Travel-related expenses will be covered such as flights, housing, and per diem.

Project and Purpose

TechnoServe is seeking a Fellow to join our Amplify Initiative. This is a high-impact pro bono opportunity for an innovative thinker to dedicate 10–20 hours per week to help us redefine the scale of international development through Artificial Intelligence.

We are looking for visionaries to work with TechnoServe’s Senior Executive Leadership, Global Operational Teams, and Technical Experts to design fundamental shifts in how we deliver value to the world’s most hardworking entrepreneurs and farmers.

Fellow’s Role

As a Fellow, you will work with TechnoServe staff to spearhead a breakthrough AI initiative focused on Field Impact Innovation, designing AI systems that help dramatically scale our work with farmers and small business owners.

Additional details on the specific scope of work will be shared once the full team is in place.

Skills and Requirements

• AI Fluency: You are a regular user of AI tools and understand the intersection of technical possibility and operational reality.
• Operational Architect: You can navigate diverse stakeholder environments and turn a bold concept into a functional pilot.
• Commitment: You can dedicate 10–20 hours per week for 3-6 months starting July 2026, to a high-priority, pro bono (i.e. unpaid) global initiative.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year program