Data Science Specialist (Hybrid)

at  Datafin IT Recruitment

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Min. master’s degree or higher qualification in data science, statistics, computer science, or a related field
• Min. 5 years’ experience in a data science role, incl. min. 2 years in a senior position
• Track record of successfully managing and delivering data-driven projects
• Advantageous: fluency in an African language

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING AND/OR SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellence in quantitative analytics, statistical analyses, modelling (incl. forecasting & predictive analytics), multivariate testing & analyses, and optimisation algorithms Strong experience building models collaboratively
• Excellence in relevant programming languages, frameworks, and tools: e.g., Python, R, SQL
• Experience using machine learning (frameworks and libraries) to create AI features
• Using data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI)

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING

• Clear curiosity and track record of learning, including openness to & appetite for feedback
• Sophisticated critical thinking, especially about data-related questions
• Ability to analyse / decompose complicated problems in developing solutions structure a solution, model the data, and design & build appropriate components scan & synthesize disparate sources of information
• Commitment to international social justice and education equity