Dataphyte Foundation is a Nigerian nonprofit civic technology and data development organization established in 2019. Headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria, the foundation uses data, research, technology, public-interest journalism, and advocacy to promote transparency, accountability, inclusive development, and evidence-based decision-making across Africa.
The organization works to make reliable data more accessible and useful to citizens, journalists, researchers, civil society organizations, policymakers, and public institutions. Its activities include data journalism, socioeconomic research, policy analysis, civic technology development, digital innovation, and capacity building. Through its programmes and digital platforms, Dataphyte Foundation seeks to amplify the experiences of underserved communities and encourage policies that respond to people’s needs.
Mission
To stimulate practices and policies that empower vulnerable and underserved groups and amplify their voices through actionable data, impact narratives, collective advocacy, and civic technology.
Vision
To become a global force for social transformation among underserved and discriminated groups.
Core Values
Dataphyte Foundation identifies the following core values:
- Empathy: Placing people and their experiences at the centre of its work.
- Professionalism: Maintaining integrity, ethical standards, and excellence.
- Innovation: Applying data, technology, and creative approaches to solve problems.
- Collaboration: Working with stakeholders to achieve sustainable social impact.
Core Areas of Intervention
1. Data Research and Development
- Collecting, organizing, and analysing socioeconomic and public-interest data.
- Producing research reports, policy briefs, and analytical publications.
- Making complex information accessible to decision-makers and the public.
- Supporting evidence-based development planning.
- Generating insights on governance, the economy, public services, and social issues.
2. Data Journalism and Media Development
- Training journalists in data-driven reporting.
- Supporting newsrooms to interpret and communicate complex datasets.
- Promoting investigative and public-interest journalism.
- Developing tools and resources for data storytelling.
- Strengthening media capacity to report on governance, development, and environmental issues.
3. Civic Technology and Digital Innovation
- Developing digital tools that improve access to public information.
- Supporting civic participation through technology.
- Building platforms for data collection, analysis, and visualization.
- Exploring responsible artificial intelligence applications in journalism and public-interest research.
- Promoting technology-enabled accountability and community engagement.
4. Governance and Public Accountability
- Researching public expenditure, government performance, and accountability.
- Supporting budget tracking and public finance analysis.
- Promoting access to information and open government data.
- Examining political representation and governance processes.
- Encouraging evidence-based policymaking and citizen participation.
5. Elections and Democratic Participation
- Collecting and analysing election-related information.
- Supporting access to electoral data and public information.
- Promoting transparency in electoral processes.
- Developing data resources that help citizens and journalists understand elections.
- Supporting research on political representation and democratic governance.
6. Gender Equality and Inclusive Development
- Researching gender disparities in governance and public life.
- Supporting data-driven reporting on women’s representation and economic participation.
- Promoting evidence-based advocacy for underserved populations.
- Examining inequalities affecting marginalized communities.
- Encouraging the use of disaggregated data to inform inclusive policies.
7. Environment, Climate, Energy, and Natural Resources
- Producing research on environmental sustainability and climate-related issues.
- Promoting environmental data accessibility and analysis.
- Supporting reporting on biodiversity conservation.
- Examining energy transition policies and natural resource governance.
- Encouraging transparency and accountability in extractive industries.
8. Foreign Partnerships and National Security Research
- Examining the effects of international partnerships on national development.
- Researching diplomacy, trade, and regional cooperation.
- Analysing issues relating to national security and community resilience.
- Producing evidence to support informed public discussion.
- Exploring the relationship between external influences and domestic governance.
9. Training and Capacity Building
- Providing data literacy and data journalism training.
- Building the research and analytical skills of journalists and civil society organizations.
- Supporting digital skills development through Dataphyte Academy.
- Organizing workshops, fellowships, and professional development activities.
- Strengthening institutional capacity to use data for advocacy and decision-making.
These areas reflect Dataphyte Foundation’s five strategic programme themes: Foreign Partnerships and National Security; Representation and Governance; AI and Digital Futures; Media Development; and Environment, Energy, and Extractives.
Geographic Reach
Dataphyte Foundation is headquartered in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. Nigeria remains its principal base of operations, with research, data journalism, civic technology, and community-level data initiatives.
The organization also reports a wider international presence, working with communities, journalists, civil society organizations, and institutions across Africa and beyond. Its geographical reach varies by programme and partnership.
Target Beneficiaries and Stakeholders
Dataphyte Foundation’s work serves and engages:
- Journalists and media organizations.
- Researchers, academics, and data analysts.
- Civil society organizations and advocacy groups.
- Government institutions and policymakers.
- Citizens seeking access to public information.
- Women and other underserved populations.
- Young people interested in data and digital skills.
- Environmental organizations and climate advocates.
- Governance and public accountability practitioners.
- Development organizations and international partners.
- Technology professionals and civic innovators.
- Communities affected by public policy and development decisions.
Partnerships and Collaboration
Dataphyte Foundation collaborates with media organizations, civil society groups, government institutions, research communities, and development partners to advance data accessibility, public accountability, and inclusive development.
Its project portfolio includes initiatives involving data journalism, biodiversity reporting, digital security capacity building, governance, and environmental transparency. The organization also works through training programmes and technology platforms to help stakeholders turn data into practical insights. Specific funding and implementation partners vary across projects.
Careers and Opportunities
Dataphyte Foundation offers potential career pathways for professionals interested in data, research, journalism, technology, governance, and development.
Relevant job categories may include:
- Research and Policy: Research Officers, Policy Analysts, Research Assistants, and Policy Researchers.
- Data Analysis: Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Statisticians, and Data Visualization Specialists.
- Journalism and Media: Data Journalists, Investigative Journalists, Editors, and Multimedia Journalists.
- Technology and Software Development: Software Developers, Web Developers, Product Managers, and Technology Specialists.
- Artificial Intelligence: AI Researchers, AI Product Specialists, and Digital Innovation Officers.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitoring and Evaluation Officers, Data Officers, and Impact Assessment Specialists.
- Governance and Accountability: Governance Researchers, Public Finance Analysts, and Accountability Officers.
- Environment and Climate: Environmental Researchers, Climate Data Analysts, and Natural Resource Governance Specialists.
- Gender and Social Development: Gender Researchers, Advocacy Officers, and Social Policy Analysts.
- Communications: Communications Officers, Digital Content Creators, and Strategic Communications Specialists.
- Training and Capacity Building: Training Officers, Programme Facilitators, and Learning Coordinators.
- Project Management: Programme Officers, Project Coordinators, and Project Managers.
- Finance and Administration: Finance Officers, Accountants, Human Resources Officers, and Administrative Assistants.
- Partnerships and Fundraising: Partnerships Officers, Grants Officers, and Resource Mobilization Specialists.
Career note: These are potential career categories based on the foundation’s activities, not confirmation of current vacancies. Applicants should check individual recruitment announcements for qualifications, experience, location, and application deadlines.
Focus Areas – Dataphyte Foundation
Data Research and Development • Data Journalism • Civic Technology • Digital Innovation • Artificial Intelligence • Governance and Accountability • Elections and Democratic Participation • Gender Equality • Media Development • Environmental Sustainability • Climate and Energy • Natural Resource Governance • Public Policy Research • Data Literacy • Capacity Building • Inclusive Development
