Data Fellow – Dalberg Data Insights

Job Title: Data Fellow
Business/Department: Dalberg Data Insights
Job Category: Data Science
Location:

• Kampala, UG
• Nairobi, KE (multi-location)
  Closing Date: 31 May 2024

Job Description:

MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL. TACKLE THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST PROBLEMS. BUILD EXPERTISE IN AREAS THAT MATTER TO YOU. BECOME A GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT LEADER.

We’re seeking graduates in AI & Data Science to join the fifth cohort of our data fellowship program.

ABOUT DALBERG DATA INSIGHTS
We are seeing an increasing gap in awareness and adoption of AI in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), which can lead to a long-term and irreversible digital divide b/w LMICs and High-Income Countries. At Dalberg Data Insights, we democratize AI access for impactful organizations by:

• Designing AI/data strategies and solutions
• Providing AI literacy training to our clients and partners
• Piloting AI/data solutions
• Consulting on Responsible AI practices
• Developing & scaling advanced AI analysts and advisors, aia2, designed to transform data into actionable insights

Our AI platform, augment.impact enables us to efficiently build AI analysts and advisors, aia2 so that resource-constrained users can easily analyze and interpret data for greater productivity and impact.

Dalberg Data Insights is the strategic partner of Dalberg on AI and Data Science. We are a global group working to build a more inclusive and sustainable world where all people, everywhere, can reach their fullest potential. Comprised of Dalberg Advisors, Dalberg Data Insights, Dalberg Design, Dalberg Implement, Dalberg Media, and Dalberg Research, our businesses approach problems differently and work together to create impact on a scale.

Established in 2001 by experienced private sector consultants, Dalberg operates from 28 worldwide locations. For more information, please visit: Dalberg.

ABOUT THE DATA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Dalberg Data Insights is looking for 3 Data Fellows who can join the team. As a Data Fellow, you will become an active member of a team that is working on an ongoing project and learn first-hand what it takes to build impactful data solutions. You will rotate between different Data Science and Project Management roles, thereby receiving a unique overview of how different functions operate within a successful project. The Data Fellowship program will help you discover your strengths and use them to grow into the job that fits you best. As entrepreneurship and creativity is highly valued at DDI, we also encourage Data Fellows to drive their initiatives related to data for development. The fellowship program is 6 months long and full-time employment will be offered to the top performers.

ABOUT YOU
You’re eager to develop data tools and inclusive data ecosystems to assist public and development actors in making informed decisions. You aspire to tackle global issues, from the spread of pandemics to climate change to youth unemployment, ensuring no population is left behind. You are a dedicated problem solver with an entrepreneurial spirit, committed to professional excellence. You are curious and a fast learner. You are disciplined and attentive to data systems. You are passionate about designing algorithms to solve pressing problems using (big) data and pride yourself on being up to date with the latest trends in the data engineering field. You are comfortable picking up any programming language or software and can learn quickly. You are curious about using new software engineering approaches to make customer-oriented solutions better, more stable, and scalable. You are self-driven, and agile and can work independently and on multiple engagements simultaneously. You do not shy away from working in multicultural and multi-location teams. You value diversity.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Curious, resourceful, confident under pressure, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Experience solving analytical problems using quantitative or systematic approaches
• Self-driven, agile, and able to work independently and on multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate your ideas and rationale effectively to the project manager or client and see concepts through to the final design deliverable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• For applicants in the technical track: Experience working with Python to solve analytical problems

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Master’s degree in data science, engineering, or similar
• 0-2 years of experience working with digital solutions.
• Built algorithms and design experiments to merge and manage data. Automated analyses and authored data pipelines.
• Helped to design and implement complex data systems.
• Designed, built, and scaled server-side applications.
• Designed and built front-end applications.
• Comfortable with multiple object-oriented languages, including Python, Java, JavaScript as well as scripting languages like SQL, HTML, and CSS.
• Ability to design and build complex applications on the back or front end.
• Deep statistical knowledge.

JOIN OUR TEAM
Our current opportunities are in Kampala and Nairobi.

Please submit your application at our Application Portal by 11:59PM EAT on 31 May 2024.

During the same recruitment period, please only apply to one position at Dalberg. This position should be the role best suited to your current professional experience and to your first preference location. You will have the opportunity to rank your next 2 location preferences within your application, in case there are openings in other offices.

Candidate applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Candidates selected for interviews will be invited for a number of interviews to test analytical and conceptual thinking skills through consulting case questions, and to discuss interests and experience. A candidate’s specific title and level of entry will be assessed during the interview process.

Dalberg values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, background, or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

We have also pledged to three commitments for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) across the firm:

1. COMMITMENT 1: We commit to publishing internal Dalberg DEI reports annually, to hold ourselves accountable, report on progress and share lessons from our regional DEI plans.
2. COMMITMENT 2: We commit to delivering regular training for all staff (including leadership) on how to engender inclusive workplaces and mitigate unconscious bias.
3. COMMITMENT 3: We commit to addressing imbalances in how power and privilege are formally distributed and informally exercised across the firm.

Owing to the large number of applications we receive; unfortunately, only successful candidates will be contacted.

How to apply to this job
To learn more about this opportunity, please visit the following site: Application Portal