Data Scientist
Dalberg Group
Job Title
Data Scientist
Business/Department
Dalberg Data Insights
Job Category
Data Science
Location
Kampala, UG
Nairobi, KE (multi-location)
Closing Date
31 May 2024
Job Description
Maximize your potential. Tackle the world’s toughest problems.
Build expertise in areas that matter to you. Become a global development leader.
ABOUT DALBERG DATA INSIGHTS
We are seeing an increasing gap in awareness and adoption of AI in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), which can lead to a long-term and irreversible digital divide b/w LMICs and High-Income Countries. At Dalberg Data Insights, we democratize AI access for impactful organizations by:
- Designing AI/data strategies and solutions
- Providing AI literacy training to our clients and partners
- Piloting AI/data solutions
- Consulting on Responsible AI practices
- Developing & scaling advanced AI analysts and advisors, aia2, designed to transform data into actionable insights
- Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in data-related problem solving.
- Proven experience running data projects end-to-end, encompassing conceptualization, data collection, establishing data pipelines, data cleaning, model creation and fine-tuning, and insight extraction, tailored for both internal teams and external customers.
- Analytical Skills:
- Experience in solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches.
- Proficient knowledge of statistics, such as hypothesis testing and regressions.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Advanced proficiency in Python, with substantial experience in data science libraries including Pandas, Numpy, Scipy, Scikit-learn, Pytorch, or Tensorflow.
- Proficient coding skills in JavaScript, with an understanding of TypeScript being advantageous.
- Working knowledge of SQL, various database structures, and a familiarity with pgvector is desirable.
- Capability in building data pipelines, APIs, and applications with a modular approach, showcasing a quick grasp of new and emerging technologies. A strong understanding of SOLID principles and a commitment to DRY code is essential
- Visualization & Front-End Development:
- A strong sense of graphic design and visual data storytelling, with experience in using BI tools and visualization libraries considered a plus.
- Proficiency in front-end development, particularly with TypeScript or JavaScript, and a solid understanding of the development process from development to deployment using React.
- Communication Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of effectively articulating insights and data-driven strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- COMMITMENT 1: We commit to publishing internal Dalberg DEI reports annually, to hold ourselves accountable, report on progress and share lessons from our regional DEI plans.
- COMMITMENT 2: We commit to delivering regular training for all staff (including leadership) on how to engender inclusive workplaces and mitigate unconscious bias.
- COMMITMENT 3: We commit to addressing imbalances in how power and privilege are formally distributed and informally exercised across the firm.
Dalberg Data Insights is the strategic partner of Dalberg on AI and Data Science. We are a global group working to build a more inclusive and sustainable world where all people, everywhere, can reach their fullest potential. Comprised of Dalberg Advisors, Dalberg Data Insights, Dalberg Design, Dalberg Implement, Dalberg Media, and Dalberg Research, our businesses approach problems differently and work together to create impact on a scale.
Established in 2001 by experienced private sector consultants, Dalberg operates from 28 worldwide locations. For more information, please visit: Dalberg.
ABOUT YOU
You are passionate about building data tools and inclusive data ecosystems, aiming to tackle global challenges from pandemics to climate change and youth unemployment, ensuring inclusivity. With a background as a problem solver and an entrepreneurial spirit, you strive for excellence, driven by curiosity and a rapid learning ability. Your discipline extends to meticulous attention to data systems, and you're dedicated to designing algorithms that leverage (big) data to address critical issues, keeping abreast of the latest in data engineering. Comfortable with any programming language or software, you're eager to adopt new software engineering methods to enhance customer-focused solutions in terms of stability and scalability. You're self-driven, agile, capable of independent work as well as managing multiple projects, and thrive in diverse, multicultural, and multilocation teams.
Your skills include profound abilities in information design and storytelling, a confident and resourceful nature in high-pressure, growth-oriented settings, and comfort with agile methodologies for iterative improvement on data visualizations and designs. You excel at building algorithms, designing experiments for data integration and analysis to deliver customized reports, applying machine learning and statistical methods for problem-solving, effectively communicating ideas and designs to stakeholders, and automating analyses and authoring sophisticated data pipelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Our current opportunities are in Kampala and Nairobi.
Please submit your application at our Application Portal by 11:59PM EAT on 31 May 2024.
During the same recruitment period, please only apply to one position at Dalberg. This position should be the role best suited to your current professional experience and to your first preference location. You will have the opportunity to rank your next 2 location preferences within your application, in case there are openings in other offices.
Candidate applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Candidates selected for interviews will be invited for a number of interviews to test analytical and conceptual thinking skills through consulting case questions, and to discuss interests and experience. A candidate’s specific title and level of entry will be assessed during the interview process.
Dalberg values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, background, or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.
We have also pledged to three commitments for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) across the firm:
Owing to the large number of applications we receive; unfortunately, only successful candidates will be contacted.
How to apply to this job To learn more about this opportunity, please visit the following site: Application Portal
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