Data Science Specialist (Hybrid)IT - Analyst, Data ManagementJohannesburg - GautengENVIRONMENT:A national coalition of NGOs and partners seeks a Data Science Specialist to drive success by enabling informed decision-making through effective communication of prioritized data-driven analyses. This includes generating insights such as child-by-venue-modality figures, disaggregated by socio-economic factors. The role requires leading complex data projects collaboratively, leveraging expertise in quantitative analytics, statistical analyses, modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization. Minimum qualifications include a masters degree or higher in data science, statistics, computer science, or related fields, with at least 5 years of experience in a data science role, including 2 years in a senior position.DUTIES:Designing and Managing Data Projects collaboratively in service of strategy and operationsCo-conceptualise, prioritise, design, plan and adaptively manage data projectsProactively and collaboratively identifying opportunities and/or improvements involving dataCo-developing and pursuing strategies and tactics to acquire, clean, analyse and interpret data (together with other functional teams)Translating and communicating, as well as enabling & participating in conversations about sophisticated data concepts into appropriately accessible languageConducting & Sustaining High-Quality Data Analyses, Analytics, Modelling, and AlgorithmsConducting exploratory data analyses to identify patterns, relationships, and anomalies etc.Developing, validating, and maintaining advanced data models (incl. predictive models) and algorithmsUsing analyses and models to Find and/or identify and/or generate and/or test assumptions and inferencesAsk and answer questionsYield insights and enable learningUsing machine learning for predictive modeling, classification, and clusteringPerforming & Developing ProfessionallyDelivering consistently high quality and proactive service .Delivering an affordable and sustainable set of solutions and/or projects on time Estimating work accurately.Ensuring code and delivery meet quality assurance standards for accuracy and performance.Staying up to date with industry and/or other relevant practices, developments, and trends .Identifying and completing relevant, valuable training and/or certifications as agreed.REQUIREMENTS:Qualifications and ExperienceMin. masters degree or higher qualification in data science, statistics, computer science, or a related fieldMin. 5 years experience in a data science role, incl. min. 2 years in a senior positionTrack record of successfully managing and delivering data-driven projectsAdvantageous: fluency in an African languageTechnical Knowledge & Understanding and/or Skills & AbilitiesExcellence in quantitative analytics, statistical analyses, modelling (incl. forecasting & predictive analytics), multivariate testing & analyses, and optimisation algorithms Strong experience building models collaborativelyExcellence in relevant programming languages, frameworks, and tools: e.g., Python, R, SQLExperience using machine learning (frameworks and libraries) to create AI featuresUsing data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI)General Knowledge & UnderstandingClear curiosity and track record of learning, including openness to & appetite for feedbackSophisticated critical thinking, especially about data-related questionsAbility to analyse / decompose complicated problems in developing solutions structure a solution, model the data, and design & build appropriate components scan & synthesize disparate sources of informationCommitment to international social justice and education equityATTRIBUTES:Excellent attention to detailAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlines and work well under pressureExcellent professional communication skills, incl. communicating (incl. presenting) findings & insights, incl. experienceGood interpersonal skills, incl. teamwork & collaborationStrong organisational and time management skills Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and adhere to tight deadlinesAttention to detail and quality of workStrong drive to succeedApply for this Job#J-18808-Ljbffr