Data Scientist Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Data Scientist

The Data Scientist will be a member of the Sales and Operations Team. 

In partnership with the operations team, the incumbent is required to develop data-based customer and business insights, through in depth analysis of data sets and development of predictive models. 

The insights will help drive business strategy regarding the sale and use of our toilets and to optimize operational processes.

Role & Responsibilities

Contribution to growth strategies: This will involve taking full responsibility for all in-field primary research/data collection as well as utilizing all available data sources to develop  models
 

Development of a model that generates relevant business insights: For example, the top-line project will focus on modeling the purchasing behavior of our main customers and to develop key profiles of our target markets. 

 

The bottom-line project will focus on reducing the costs of our logistics through optimization of waste collection system.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in a pure or applied numeric discipline (e.g. mathematics, economics, political science, psychology, engineering)


• Proven ability to manage, manipulate and analyse large datasets


• Proven experience of modeling datasets

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of statistical techniques including multivariate regression, GLM, factor analysis


• Knowledge of behavioral economics or consumer psychology


• Ability to use statistical packages such as SPSS or Stata


• Ability to model statistical data using Arc GIS

Skills

• Ability to train colleagues on the use and application of advanced analytical methods


• Willing to contribute to team ethos while leading certain parts of projects


• A drive for continuous improvement of individual skills, team capacity and organization knowledge

Core Competencies
 

Authenticity: Personally invests in creating a culture of equality for all team members, customers, and others who interact with the organization.

Building Value for stakeholders: Takes responsibility to make sure that teammates believe in the vision and ensures alignment between teammates’ duties and actions and the organization’s vision
 

Collaboration & Teamwork: Understands their team’s level of influence so prioritizes listening to others and allowing others to share their views first. Encourages others to challenge their views
 

Pragmatic Innovation: Provides feedback to teams about viability of potential innovations based on what is desired by the organization and breaks down barriers as necessary
 

Pursuing Excellence: Remains focused on achieving results, even in the face of significant obstacles, such as uncertain outcomes, strong internal or external opposition, market changes and organizational roadblocks

Applications clearly indicating the vacancy with curriculum vitae’s should be addressed and uploaded onto our website through

Only MS word applications or PDF files will be considered. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Deadline for submission: 30th June 2015