Data Science Specialist at Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI)

Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI) is an international development company. For more than 45 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 80 countries.

Our development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Science Specialist

Job Code: 7525
Location: Abuja

Job Summary

• The primary objective of the Data Science Specialist is to extract data from multiple sources, using machine learning tools to organize, process, clean, validate and analyze the data for information purposes.
• In addition; The position will report to the Program Manager.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide balanced analytical research by turning raw data into valuable insights that help to drive actions and strategies.
• Interprets and analyses data from multiple sources to develop imaginative solutions to problems.
• Conduct analyses, formulate insights, and summarize and synthesize findings for presentation to the line of business management.
• Develop timely, innovative, and objective analysis, which leads to fact-based solutions for strategic business issues.
• Maintain an understanding of general business trends and requirements support area, and understand the link between analysis and project impact.
• Hands-on experience in planning, developing and managing predictive and prescriptive analytics projects/solutions.
• Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy
• Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data-gathering techniques

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, statistics or a related field.
• 4-6 years of working experience as a data scientist or business data analyst.
• Experience working in Francophone Countries is required.
• Maintain knowledge in statistics, mathematics and/or comparable quantitative area of expertise
• Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Business Objects etc.), databases (SQL etc.), programming (XML, JavaScript, or ETL frameworks) and using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc.)
• Technical expertise in data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
• Proficient in office automation tools (e.g. Microsoft Office, etc.)
• Excellent written, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Language:

• Fluency in the English language is required. Knowledge of the French language is required.
• Experience working in Francophone countries is compulsory.

Application Closing Date
15th January, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online