Ethics & Data Governance Lead

Volunteer Leadership: Ethics & Data Governance Lead (Remote) – Research Code Resolve (RCR)Reports to: Executive Director | Commitment: ~8 hrs/week (≈32 hrs/month) | Duration: 12 months, renewableAbout RCRResearch Code Resolve (RCR) is an interdisciplinary community empowering young Africans to research real-world challenges, design ethical technology, and build solutions for social impact. Through training, collaborative projects, and mentorship, we aim to train 60+ young innovators by the end of 2026.Role OverviewYou will guide RCR’s activities to align with fairness, privacy, and transparency. You’ll ensure that research design, data collection, analysis, and deployment all uphold strong ethical standards and responsible innovation practices.Key Responsibilities • Lead and maintain RCR’s Ethics & Data Governance Framework. • Review and advise on ethical issues across all RCR projects. • Coordinate research ethics reviews/approvals before any data collection. • Guide teams on informed consent, privacy, fairness, and responsible AI. • Deliver short online trainings on ethics, privacy, and bias. • Support teams to prepare Ethics & Impact Reports. • Monitor compliance and raise concerns early where needed. • Partner with Education & Mentorship Leads to embed ethics throughout learning and delivery.Preferred Background • Background in law, data governance, social research, or research coordination. • Familiarity with ethics approvals, data protection, or responsible AI. • Clear communicator who can translate ethics into practical steps.Details • Type: Volunteer leadership (online) • Mode: Fully remote (with optional in-person sessions) • Goal: Help RCR train 60+ innovators by 2026Why Join RCR • Shape the direction of a bold, youth-led research & tech movement. • Mentor the next generation of ethical innovators. • Collaborate with founders, mentors, and builders across Africa. • Be recognized as part of RCR’s leadership community. • Contribute to real, community-focused impact.How to ApplyApplication form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJwtwVGyd0le1kx5SbH2Qk2Cx2oIODWxNjGED9hIwXCCzkZw/viewform?pli=1