Geneva
Recruitment of a consultant for the development of an AI-powered image content recognition tool.
Location
Geneva
Department
IT
Contract Type
Contract
Application Deadline

ICI is seeking a consultant to develop an AI-powered image content recognition solution to process the data of standardized paper forms. 

Remote consultancy. The consultant will be required to interact with ICI team members based in Geneva, Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, which requires availability during working hours in the GMT and CET time zones.

REQUIREMENTS

ICI is seeking a consultant with the following experience and profile:

  • Master's/PhD level education in web development, mathematics and computer science, IT and/or AI technologies.
  • Excellent command of writing code in one or more programming or scripting languages, such as HTLM, CSS, JavaScript or PHP.
  • Excellent knowledge and command of AI tools/automation technologies/image-text recognition technologies.
  • Knowledge of R, Stata or python
  • Experience in leading projects to popularize complex concepts or educational projects would be a plus.
  • Experience in planning and developing reliable, high-performance prototype applications or online platforms/modules.
  • Knowledge in data privacy and cybersecurity
  • Database management skills
  • UX/UI design skills
  • Experience in data-driven decision making
  • Knowledge in risk management
  • Excellent command of French and English.
  • Experience in international development or NGO sector would be a plus.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Interested contractors should send a technical and financial proposal, describing the contractor’s relevant experience and capacity to undertake the mission.

Applications must be submitted by email with the subject line: “NAME_AI-powered image content recognition tool” to hr@cocoainitiative.orgby 7 September 2025.

Applications must include:

Information on the consultant’s prior experience on similar projects, including references or links to examples of relevant work (1 page, max.)

Technical and financial offer, including the total amount offered in Swiss Francs or Euro. Note that the budget should detail all staff and material costs (1 page, max.)

Draft workplan to provide the deliverables listed above (1 page, max.)

CVs of the lead consultant and any key team members (2 pages max, per person)

Contact details of two referees.

By submitting your application, you consent to us processing your data for the purpose of evaluating the suitability of your profile for this mission. The data related to your application will remain confidential and will only be used for recruitment purposes. Once the position is closed, your application will be deleted.

For any questions, please contact c.marclay@cocoainitiative.organd f.auger@cocoainitiative.org.

Please note that only candidates who meet the above requirements and are selected for an interview will be contacted. 

 

CORE VALUES OF ICI

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Child Protection

ICI enforces a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of neglect, violence (sexual, physical, emotional, and psychological), and exploitation (sexual and commercial) against children. ICI is committed to placing the best interests of the child at the center of its work, regardless of the child’s abilities, ethnicity, faith, gender, sexuality, or culture. By applying to ICI, you automatically agree to the above terms and commit to upholding these principles of child protection.

 

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You have the right to access and rectify your personal information by contacting us at hr [@] cocoainitiative.org. You have the right to ask ICI to delete your information by contacting us at hr [@] cocoainitiative.org. By applying to a position advertised, an internship or by sending a spontaneous application to ICI, you automatically agree to the above term.
 

Child Safeguarding

NB: ICI has zero-tolerance for all forms of child neglect, abuse (sexual, physical, emotional, and psychological) and exploitation (sexual and commercial).

ICI commits to put the best interest of the child first, and at the centre of its work, irrespective of a child’s ability, ethnicity, faith, gender, sexuality and culture. ICI recognizes its responsibility to ensure and to promote a safe and secure environment for children.

To effectively manage risks to children, ICI requires the commitment, support and cooperation of all staff, associates, partners, suppliers, service-providers and visitors.

By applying at ICI, you automatically agree to the above term and uphold the principles described herein.

Equal opportunities and non-discrimination

ICI is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination for all employees and employment applicants, and to providing employees with a fair work environment free of discrimination.  

Disclaimer

ICI and its preferred recruitment partners will NEVER ask candidates for fees for any purpose during the recruitment process. No recruitment fee, no hiring fee, no security deposit, no software or equipment charges are charged to candidates applying to ICI.