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Junior Data Scientist

African Centre for Data Science & Analytics Ltd · Nairobi, KE

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About the role

  • As a Junior Data Scientist, you will work closely with senior data scientists and other cross-functional teams to analyze, interpret, and visualize data, contributing to the development of data-driven solutions while also delivering training sessions to build data literacy across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

  • Training Delivery:
    • Conduct engaging and informative physical and virtual training sessions for individuals or groups.
    • Adapt training methods to accommodate various learning styles and levels of proficiency.
    • Provide real-world examples and case studies to enhance practical application.
  • Collaborate with senior data scientists and stakeholders to understand business objectives and formulate data-driven solutions.
  • Clean, preprocess, and analyze large datasets to extract meaningful insights.
  • Apply statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to solve business problems and improve decision-making processes.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of predictive models and algorithms.
  • Create data visualizations and reports to effectively communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in data science.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data science solutions into existing systems and processes.
  • Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by the company from time to time.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of fundamental statistical concepts and machine learning algorithms.
  • Proficient in programming languages, such as Python, Excel, Tableau, Power BI.
  •  Experience with data manipulation and analysis libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).
  • Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
  • Solid understanding of database management and SQL.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
  • Strong communication skills to convey complex findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Previous internship or project experience in a data-related role.
  • Previous training experience in a data related role.
     

Skills

CommunicationDataExcelPythonSql
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Nairobi
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