Data Scientist

World Data Lab

World Data Lab is renowned for its demographic and economic data modeling expertise, aiming to forecast global consumer demand. The company collaborates with multinational donors, governments, and private sector partners to drive sustainable development through data-driven solutions. The Data Scientist role is pivotal in advancing data initiatives for labor market insights and enhancing youth employment outcomes.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Guide technical endeavors to optimize data modeling and insights for strategic partnerships.
• Design and implement advanced statistical and machine learning models to predict labor market trends.
• Conduct data integration from diverse sources to generate detailed insights at various levels.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, ensuring data accuracy and validity.
• Develop impactful visualizations and reporting tailored to various stakeholders.
• Engage with stakeholders to align project deliverables with objectives.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to junior team members.
• Represent the organization in high-profile forums and conferences.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Opportunity to impact critical challenges in Africa.
• Dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible hours and remote work options.

This role requires you to have:

• Master's degree in Data Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data science or analytics.
• Proficiency in Python or R for data modeling and visualization.
• Expertise in statistical and machine learning methodologies.
• Strong leadership and communication skills in managing teams.

You would benefit from having:

• Fluency in French.
• Experience with geospatial data and spatial modeling.
• In-depth understanding of African labor markets.
• Background in a startup or international development environment.

World Data Lab emphasizes making data accessible and impactful, driving insights that influence the future. They focus on meaningful projects with global partners.