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Location: Remote (UK-based)
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Contract Type: Part-time (Remote)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

JournoTECH is looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Part-time Compliance & Administrative Assistant to support our growing operations.

This is a flexible, remote opportunity for someone based in the UK who enjoys administrative work, maintaining accurate records, and supporting organisational compliance. You will work closely with the JournoTECH leadership team to help keep our administrative processes organised, efficient, and up to date.

If you are organised, trustworthy, comfortable using digital systems, and looking for a flexible role with a growing AI and digital media organisation, we encourage you to apply.

About JournoTECH

JournoTECH is a UK-based digital media and AI technology company developing innovative AI solutions and delivering digital skills training for journalists, researchers, educators, organisations, and communities.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and detail-oriented Part-time Compliance & Administrative Assistant to support our administrative and compliance functions.

About the Role

This is a flexible, remote position designed for someone looking for a low-commitment role that fits around existing work, study, or other commitments while earning additional monthly income.

The role comes with a guaranteed minimum of 2 paid hours each month. As JournoTECH continues to grow, there may be occasions when additional administrative and compliance support is required. Any extra hours will be paid at the advertised hourly rate, and we will always provide advance notice whenever possible. This makes the role ideal for someone looking for a flexible, long-term opportunity with the potential for additional paid work.

Key Responsibilities

System & Compliance Management

• Manage and update the company’s compliance records and databases.
• Maintain information across internal systems and official UK government and regulatory portals.
• Support the company’s ongoing compliance with UK regulatory requirements.

Record Keeping

• Assist the Director in maintaining accurate digital records and company documentation.
• Ensure company records are organised, accurate, and up to date.

Administrative Support

• Work closely with the CEO to complete administrative and compliance-related tasks.
• Carry out other reasonable administrative duties as required.

Key Requirements

Work Authorisation: Must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Background Check: Must hold a valid UK National Insurance (NI) number and have a clean record, as the role involves managing official government portal logins and handling confidential company information.

Digital Literacy: Strong basic computer skills, excellent attention to detail, and confidence using secure online systems.

Reliability & Communication: Excellent communication skills and responsiveness via email or messaging when routine administrative tasks or additional flexible hours are required.

What We Offer

• £15.00 per hour.
• A guaranteed minimum of 2 paid hours each month.
• Fully remote and highly flexible working arrangements.
• Additional paid hours as business needs grow.
• The opportunity to work with an innovative UK AI and digital media company.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining JournoTECH in this flexible remote role, please complete the application form below.

We look forward to receiving your application.

For inquiries, please, email info@journotech.org

APPLY HERE

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of everyday life. From the way we search for information to the messages we receive online, AI is changing how we work, communicate, and make decisions. While these technologies offer exciting opportunities, they also introduce new challenges, including misinformation, deepfakes, scams, and growing concerns about privacy and the environment.

To help people better understand these changes, JournoTECH is pleased to partner with Voluntary Action Harrow (VAH), a nonprofit organization that supports charities, community groups, volunteers, and residents across the London Borough of Harrow, to deliver a free online community workshop on Understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The workshop will take place on Thursday, 3 September 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (BST) via Zoom and is open to anyone who wants to build practical knowledge of AI in an accessible and supportive environment.

During the session, participants will explore what AI is, how it is already shaping everyday life, and how to recognise AI-generated misinformation, deepfakes, and voice cloning. We will also discuss practical ways to protect ourselves and our families from AI-enabled scams and fraud, use AI safely and responsibly, and consider the environmental impact of AI technologies.

Rather than focusing only on theory, the workshop is designed to be highly interactive. Through real-world examples, discussions, and practical exercises, participants will gain the confidence to understand AI, identify potential risks, and make informed decisions about using these technologies in their daily lives.

At JournoTECH, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to understand emerging technologies, regardless of their background or technical experience. This partnership with Voluntary Action Harrow reflects our shared commitment to improving digital literacy and ensuring that communities are equipped to navigate an increasingly AI-driven world safely and responsibly.

We are grateful to Voluntary Action Harrow for collaborating with us to make this free learning opportunity available to the community, and we look forward to welcoming participants to the session.

Workshop Details

• Title: Understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Date: Thursday, 3 September 2026
• Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (BST)
• Location: Online via Zoom
• Cost: Free

We encourage anyone interested in learning more about AI and its impact on society to register and join us for this interactive session.

Register here

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of everyday life. From the way we search for information to the messages we receive online, AI is changing how we work, communicate, and make decisions. While these technologies offer exciting opportunities, they also introduce new challenges, including misinformation, deepfakes, scams, and growing concerns about privacy and the environment.

To help people better understand these changes, JournoTECH is pleased to partner with Voluntary Action Harrow (VAH), a nonprofit organization that supports charities, community groups, volunteers, and residents across the London Borough of Harrow, to deliver a free online community workshop on Understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The workshop will take place on Thursday, 3 September 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (BST) via Zoom and is open to anyone who wants to build practical knowledge of AI in an accessible and supportive environment.

During the session, participants will explore what AI is, how it is already shaping everyday life, and how to recognise AI-generated misinformation, deepfakes, and voice cloning. We will also discuss practical ways to protect ourselves and our families from AI-enabled scams and fraud, use AI safely and responsibly, and consider the environmental impact of AI technologies.

Rather than focusing only on theory, the workshop is designed to be highly interactive. Through real-world examples, discussions, and practical exercises, participants will gain the confidence to understand AI, identify potential risks, and make informed decisions about using these technologies in their daily lives.

At JournoTECH, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to understand emerging technologies, regardless of their background or technical experience. This partnership with Voluntary Action Harrow reflects our shared commitment to improving digital literacy and ensuring that communities are equipped to navigate an increasingly AI-driven world safely and responsibly.

We are grateful to Voluntary Action Harrow for collaborating with us to make this free learning opportunity available to the community, and we look forward to welcoming participants to the session.

Workshop Details

• Title: Understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Date: Thursday, 3 September 2026
• Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (BST)
• Location: Online via Zoom
• Cost: Free

We encourage anyone interested in learning more about AI and its impact on society to register and join us for this interactive session.

For inquiries, please, email info@journotech.org

Register here

A fully funded one-day training programme for young professionals in Nigeria exploring Artificial Intelligence, immersive media, digital trust, online safety, misinformation, deepfakes, and responsible technology use.

JournoTECH invites applications from young professionals across Nigeria to participate in a fully funded one-day training programme focused on the opportunities and challenges emerging from Artificial Intelligence (AI) and immersive technologies.

As AI systems, virtual environments, synthetic media, and immersive technologies become increasingly integrated into everyday life, there is a growing need for professionals to understand the implications these technologies have for trust, identity, privacy, security, and safety.

Through interactive discussions, practical demonstrations, case studies, and collaborative learning activities, participants will explore how emerging technologies are shaping society and what responsible participation in digital environments looks like.

This initiative is funded by SPRITE+, a consortium that brings together people involved in research, practice, and policy focused on digital contexts. SPRITE+ comprises the University of Manchester, Imperial College London, Lancaster University, Queen’s University Belfast, and the University of Southampton and is funded by UKRI EPSRC (UK Research and Innovation’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council).

Training Objectives

The programme aims to:

• Increase awareness and understanding of Trust, Identity, Privacy, Security, and Safety (TIPSS) challenges connected to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies among young professionals in Nigeria.
• Help participants understand how misinformation, deepfakes, synthetic media, and immersive digital environments can influence public trust, online behaviour, privacy, and digital safety.
• Introduce responsible and ethical approaches to AI, immersive technologies, and future digital participation through practical discussions and demonstrations.
• Create opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange between academics, journalists, technologists, researchers, legal professionals, educators, creatives, and early-career professionals.
• Strengthen digital literacy and future skills by exposing participants to real-world conversations around responsible technology use and public-interest innovation.
• Support JournoTECH’s growing work in immersive and emerging technologies through public engagement, experimentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Who Should Apply?

Applications are encouraged from university students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals (aged 18 and above) who are:

• Journalists and media professionals
• Software developers and technology professionals
• Researchers and academics
• Civil society and NGO practitioners
• Legal professionals
• Policy and governance practitioners
• Educators and trainers
• Creative professionals
• Anyone passionate about the social impact of emerging technologies

What Participants Will Gain

Participants will:

• Understand the cybersecurity risks associated with AI and immersive media.
• Develop a practical understanding of Trust, Identity, Privacy, Security, and Safety (TIPSS) challenges in AI and immersive technologies for organizational or personal use.
• Enhance their ability to identify and respond to misinformation, deepfakes, and synthetic media.
• Explore ethical and responsible approaches to navigating and utilizing emerging technologies.
• Engage and network with experts and peers from diverse professional backgrounds.
• Gain valuable insights into future technology trends and digital participation.
• Receive a Certificate of Participation upon successful completion of the training.

Training Details

Location: Nigeria (In-person details will be shared with selected participants.)

Duration: One-day intensive training

Application Process

Interested applicants should complete the application form before the deadline of June 10, 2026.

Applications will be reviewed based on demonstrated interest in emerging technologies, digital literacy, public interest innovation, and the potential to apply learning within their professional or community contexts.

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until June 10, 2026.

Apply Now

For enquiries, please contact: info@journotech.org

We particularly encourage applications from women, under-represented groups, and professionals working in underserved communities across Nigeria.

Join us in exploring how Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies are reshaping society—and how we can build a safer, more trustworthy digital future for all.

Journotech is pleased to invite applications for a two-week online Innovation Forum dedicated to designing a practical blueprint for ethical, secure, and trust-centred technology departments. This project is designed to help civic organisations understand the fundamental requirements for establishing or restructuring a technology department.

This initiative is funded by SPRITE+, a consortium that brings together people involved in research, practice, and policy focused on digital contexts. SPRITE+ comprises the University of Manchester, Imperial College London, Lancaster University, Queen’s University Belfast, and the University of Southampton and is funded by UKRI EPSRC (UK Research and Innovation’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council).

The forum will co-create a modular organisational framework that acts as a guide for civic organisations building or restructuring their technology and innovation departments. The framework will include core components such as governance and accountability, security and risk, privacy and data protection, trust and ethics, digital infrastructure and tools, and innovation and product development.

While many frameworks focus solely on preventing risks, this forum will also explicitly address Resilience: the mechanisms and governance needed when things go wrong. We are seeking professionals to help us design the structures that allow civic institutions, NGOs, and tech startups to respond effectively to system failures while maintaining public trust.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a diverse cohort of experts from Journalism, Academia, Civic Tech, Cybersecurity, Data Law, AI, and Policy Research. Whether you are a technologist building tools, a researcher studying digital ethics, or a policymaker shaping governance, your perspective is vital to creating a truly interdisciplinary framework.

The Commitment

To ensure the success of this co-creation process, participants must commit to a four-session online programme spread over two weeks.

• Duration: Two weeks (two sessions per week).
• Daily Commitment: A maximum of 3 hours per session.
• Total Time: Approximately 12 hours, including live sessions and collaborative group drafting.
• Requirements: Attendance at all four sessions, active contribution to a modular group design, and participation in the final framework presentation.

Participant Support & Benefits

Selected participants will receive a £150 participation stipend, paid upon successful completion of the programme. This honorarium is intended to support your time, data/connectivity needs, and accessibility costs.

Beyond the stipend, you will have the opportunity to influence an international innovation framework, collaborate with global experts, and receive formal recognition for your contribution to the published TIPS (Trust, Identity, Privacy, and Security) Organisational Design Guide.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form here

• Application Deadline: May 15, 2026 (11:59pm BST)
• Notification of Selection: May 20, 2026
• Start Date: June 2026 (Exact date will be communicated to selected participants)

If you have any urgent questions in the meantime, please contact us at info@journotech.org

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Journotech is pleased to invite applications for a two-week online Innovation Forum dedicated to designing a practical blueprint for ethical, secure, and trust-centred technology departments. This project is designed to help civic organisations understand the fundamental requirements for establishing or restructuring a technology department.

This initiative is funded by SPRITE+, a consortium that brings together people involved in research, practice, and policy focused on digital contexts. SPRITE+ comprises the University of Manchester, Imperial College London, Lancaster University, Queen’s University Belfast, and the University of Southampton and is funded by UKRI EPSRC (UK Research and Innovation’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council).

The forum will co-create a modular organisational framework that acts as a guide for civic organisations building or restructuring their technology and innovation departments. The framework will include core components such as governance and accountability, security and risk, privacy and data protection, trust and ethics, digital infrastructure and tools, and innovation and product development.

While many frameworks focus solely on preventing risks, this forum will also explicitly address Resilience: the mechanisms and governance needed when things go wrong. We are seeking professionals to help us design the structures that allow civic institutions, NGOs, and tech startups to respond effectively to system failures while maintaining public trust.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a diverse cohort of experts from Journalism, Academia, Civic Tech, Cybersecurity, Data Law, AI, and Policy Research. Whether you are a technologist building tools, a researcher studying digital ethics, or a policymaker shaping governance, your perspective is vital to creating a truly interdisciplinary framework.

The Commitment

To ensure the success of this co-creation process, participants must commit to a four-session online programme spread over two weeks.

• Duration: Two weeks (two sessions per week).
• Daily Commitment: A maximum of 3 hours per session.
• Total Time: Approximately 12 hours, including live sessions and collaborative group drafting.
• Requirements: Attendance at all four sessions, active contribution to a modular group design, and participation in the final framework presentation.

Participant Support & Benefits

Selected participants will receive a £150 participation stipend, paid upon successful completion of the programme. This honorarium is intended to support your time, data/connectivity needs, and accessibility costs.

Beyond the stipend, you will have the opportunity to influence an international innovation framework, collaborate with global experts, and receive formal recognition for your contribution to the published TIPS (Trust, Identity, Privacy, and Security) Organisational Design Guide.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form here

• Application Deadline: May 15, 2026 (11:59pm BST)
• Notification of Selection: May 20, 2026
• Start Date: June 2026 (Exact date will be communicated to selected participants)

If you have any urgent questions in the meantime, please contact us at info@journotech.org

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Journotech is pleased to invite applications for a two-week online Innovation Forum dedicated to designing a practical blueprint for ethical, secure, and trust-centred technology departments. This project is designed to help civic organisations understand the fundamental requirements for establishing or restructuring a technology department.

This initiative is funded by SPRITE+, a consortium that brings together people involved in research, practice, and policy focused on digital contexts. SPRITE+ comprises the University of Manchester, Imperial College London, Lancaster University, Queen’s University Belfast, and the University of Southampton and is funded by UKRI EPSRC (UK Research and Innovation’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council).

The forum will co-create a modular organisational framework that acts as a guide for civic organisations building or restructuring their technology and innovation departments. The framework will include core components such as governance and accountability, security and risk, privacy and data protection, trust and ethics, digital infrastructure and tools, and innovation and product development.

While many frameworks focus solely on preventing risks, this forum will also explicitly address Resilience: the mechanisms and governance needed when things go wrong. We are seeking professionals to help us design the structures that allow civic institutions, NGOs, and tech startups to respond effectively to system failures while maintaining public trust.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a diverse cohort of experts from Journalism, Academia, Civic Tech, Cybersecurity, Data Law, AI, and Policy Research. Whether you are a technologist building tools, a researcher studying digital ethics, or a policymaker shaping governance, your perspective is vital to creating a truly interdisciplinary framework.

The Commitment

To ensure the success of this co-creation process, participants must commit to a four-session online programme spread over two weeks.

• Duration: Two weeks (two sessions per week).
• Daily Commitment: A maximum of 3 hours per session.
• Total Time: Approximately 12 hours, including live sessions and collaborative group drafting.
• Requirements: Attendance at all four sessions, active contribution to a modular group design, and participation in the final framework presentation.

Participant Support & Benefits

Selected participants will receive a £150 participation stipend, paid upon successful completion of the programme. This honorarium is intended to support your time, data/connectivity needs, and accessibility costs.

Beyond the stipend, you will have the opportunity to influence an international innovation framework, collaborate with global experts, and receive formal recognition for your contribution to the published TIPS (Trust, Identity, Privacy, and Security) Organisational Design Guide.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form here

• Application Deadline: May 15, 2026 (11:59pm BST)
• Notification of Selection: May 20, 2026
• Start Date: June 2026 (Exact date will be communicated to selected participants)

If you have any urgent questions in the meantime, please contact us at info@journotech.org

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

By Matin Animashaun, Oluchukwu Nwabuikwu

Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling economic hub and second most populous state, faces a mountain of a problem—literally. The city’s waste management system is struggling to keep pace with its rapidly growing population, which expands by about 1.2 million people per year as highlighted by the United Nations’ Environment Programme.

While the state government’s official figures suggest Lagos generates between 13,000 to 14,000 tonnes of waste daily (nearly 5 million tonnes a year), a 2025 analysis by two environmental experts revealed that only one third of this is collected by the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). This is part of a larger national challenge, as Nigeria collects less than 20% of the 32 million tonnes of annual solid waste it generates, significantly lower than the World Bank’s estimated average waste collection rate in sub Saharan Africa of about 44%. Experts also expect countries like Nigeria to generate three times more waste by 2050.

The city’s waste challenge is compounded by two major issues. First, the problem of inaccurate data. The government acknowledged in 2018 that the amount of waste generated far exceeded the official figure of 13,000 tonnes per day, and this lack of clear data makes effective management difficult. Second, the issue of poor waste hierarchy. According to a 2022 research article by Kehinde Allen-Taylor, Lagos skips critical steps in the waste hierarchy like prevention and recycling and proceeds straight to disposal. This systemic inefficiency has led to a massive informal waste economy taking over where official services fail.

Waste hierarchy by the European Commission’s Waste Framework Directive

LAWMA and its private service providers (PSPs) have attempted solutions. In February 2022, the state launched the “Adopt A Bin” programme to enhance waste management. This initiative saw 40,000 standard waste bins (green for general, blue for recyclables) delivered to homes and businesses to promote sorting at the source. However, the bins were too expensive for many, and a major issue persists: PSPs are known to ignore low-income areas because these communities are less profitable, leading to “black spots” of uncollected waste.

The Blockchain Solution

Nigeria’s launch of the Nigerian Circular Economy Program (NCEP) in 2024 has led stakeholders to consider blockchain technology. While often associated with cryptocurrencies, a blockchain’s core function as a distributed, immutable ledger offers a powerful solution to Lagos’s problems. First, it offers accountability. All waste collection activities, including those by LAWMA officials and the 364 PSPs, will be recorded on a decentralised database, which will stop private service providers from altering their data and keep them accountable for collecting waste in low-income areas. Second, it can provide accurate data. Its real-time tracking, similar to what the Berlin-based environmental technology company Cleanhub uses, could provide precise, auditable statistics on the volume and condition of waste collected. According to one report, Cleanhub has collected over 21 million kilograms of plastic waste as of October 2025. In Lagos, local companies like Motex Africa are already exploring this technology.

Challenges to Viability

The success of blockchain is conditional on addressing several major hurdles. Cost and scalability are significant concerns. Integrating this technology is very expensive, which is a major factor as Lagos State struggles to meet its internally generated revenue target for 2025. Furthermore, scaling a blockchain network to a city of over 20 million people can be technologically challenging and slow. Regulatory gaps are also a problem, as there are currently no local laws to compel stakeholders like PSPs to fully comply with blockchain-based reporting. Finally, data privacy conflicts pose a threat. Blockchain’s immutability clashes with Nigeria’s data protection laws, specifically the consumer’s “right to erasure”, as residents may not want their waste data permanently recorded on a publicly accessible database.

Ultimately, strong political will, adequate funding, public education, and regulatory frameworks are key. Most importantly, any system must integrate the informal waste workers who sustain much of Lagos’s recycling economy. If Lagos can address these prerequisites, the transparency and real-time tracking of blockchain could transform the state’s waste management system.

London, United Kingdom — Legal professionals from several countries recently came together for a specialised training designed to help lawyers better understand the risks and responsibilities that come with using artificial intelligence in legal practice.

The two-day online programme, “Interrogating AI in Legal Practice: Security, Privacy, and Accountability for Legal Professionals,” took place on March 3–4, 2026. It was organised by JournoTECH with funding support from SPRITE+, a consortium of five UK universities led by the University of Manchester.

Thirty-four legal professionals were selected to take part in the training. They came from different backgrounds and levels of experience, including lawyers with more than 20 years in practice as well as mid-career practitioners. The participants included senior advocates, human rights lawyers, and professionals working in both private and government established from Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Zambia.

Many participants said the training helped address an important gap in AI knowledge within the legal profession. They explained that most AI training programmes available today are very general and often do not focus on the ethical duties, legal procedures, and confidentiality issues that lawyers deal with every day.

Opening the programme, Elfredah Kevin Alerechi, founder of JournoTECH, focused on connecting AI theory with real-life legal work. She introduced participants to specialised tools that can support legal workflows while emphasising that simply knowing about the technology is not enough.

Alerechi also spoke about some of the risks lawyers must consider when using AI systems, including bias, misinformation, and inaccurate results. She showed how platforms such as NewsAssist AI, Google NotebookLM, among others, can help legal professionals with tasks like transcription of depositions and analysing legal documents. At the same time, she reminded participants that technology should always be used carefully and with professional judgement.

Offering a wider perspective on responsibility in AI systems, Lizzie Coles-Kemp, Head of Information Security at Royal Holloway, University of London, spoke about what she described as a “sociotechnical” approach to responsibility. She explained that AI systems can sometimes create “responsibility gaps” when people rely too much on automated tools to make decisions.

According to Coles-Kemp, good AI governance is not only about deciding who is to blame when something goes wrong. It is also about building shared values, clear accountability, and transparency within organisations that use the technology.

The training also looked at the technical side of protecting sensitive legal information. Rebecca Bird, founder of BixBe Tech, cautioned lawyers against assuming that paid AI tools are automatically secure. She encouraged participants to treat every AI platform like a “stranger in the room” and to carefully check how their data is handled before sharing confidential information.

Meanwhile, Soribel Feliz, CEO of Personal Algorithms LLC, spoke about the growing problem of “Shadow AI.” This happens when employees use AI tools at work without approval from their organisation. She said law firms need clear policies and governance systems to ensure AI is used safely and responsibly.

Participants described the training as a valuable opportunity to receive practical guidance designed specifically for the legal profession. The sessions went beyond simple demonstrations of AI tools and explored deeper issues such as professional accountability, client confidentiality, and the full lifecycle of data privacy.

As the programme ended, organisers reminded participants that while AI can help automate many time-consuming tasks, the final responsibility for legal decisions always rests with the lawyer.

Participants said the training has equipped them with new strategies and frameworks that will help them guide their firms through the growing digital transformation of legal practice while maintaining strong ethical standards and public trust.