Expertise France Data Scientist Jobs in Ghana
Job Description
To support the implementation of the “Sustainable Cities – Phase 1” project, Expertise France is looking for a Data Scientist.
Based in Accra, the Data Scientist works under the supervision of the Project Manager and in close collaboration with the project’s Urbanist Expert. He/she supports the activities related to urban data collection and analysis, and in particular the development and implementation of a national Urban Observatory.
He/she is in charge of building the UO’s data architecture, and supporting MLGDRD as well as Ghanaian municipalities in enhancing evidence based decision-making on urban planning and progress tracking of the urban policy.
He/she supports also the project’s activities related to digital solutions for urban planning and accountability, and works in close links with the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development (MLGDRD), the Ghana Statistical Services (GSS), National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and other relevant institutions.The key responsibilities of the Data Scientist include the following:
Collection, pre-process and analysis of urban data
Definition of the data collection and management system for the Urban Observatory with the Ghanaian partners (MLGDRD, GSS, NDPC)
Identification / selection of administrative, territorial and climate indicators and datasets
Data collation, integration, analysis and report on the performance of urban services based on service level indicators
Design and operation of modules for data generation and analysis / data warehouse
Identification and set up of hardware, software and tools for data management, visualization / GIS and storage
Technical assistance, capacity development and trainings
Development of application training modules and methodologies for data management, software and tools
Implementation of training courses for trainers and officers of relevant ministries, departments, agencies and local authorities
Technical assistance and monitoring of data management systems
Monitoring of data science tools, trends and expression of needs in connection with the Urban Observatory
Capitalising on applicable national and global best practices through peer-to-peer exchange and external workshops
Cross-cutting activities
Participate in the implementation of the methodological framework and analytical tools to monitor and measure results across the project (periodic operational and financial reporting, MEAL)
Participate in field data collection and analysis
Contribute to the development and consolidation of key project documents and deliverables
Contribute to and provide inputs for the preparation of interim and final activity reports (narrative and financial) in accordance with deadlines and contractual terms prior to HQ validation
Report on the difficulties encountered, the risks identified and/or the context elements (sector, security, policy, etc.) that may have an impact on the successful implementation of the activities, and participate in the identification of mitigation measures
Participate in the organisation of project monitoring and steering committees, in close coordination with stakeholders (Ghanaian authorities, EF, EU, etc.)
Participate in the sharing of experiences and dissemination of best practices and contribute to communication activities and program valorisation
Position Requirements
Education
Master’s degree in computer science, statistics with experience in the field of data science
Fluent in spoken and written English
10 years of work experience, and at least 5 years in the data science landscape (data analyst, data engineer, machine learning engineer)
Knowledge of international projects is an asset
Qualifications and skills
Programming knowledge (Python, R, SQL)
Knowledge of data visualization software such as Metabase, PowerBI
Knowledge of IT architectures,
Knowledge of PhP / Java
Experience in handling, management and analysis of traditional and non-traditional data
Experience in deployment of solutions using containers and other cloud technologies
Knowledge of machine learning techniques such as clustering, algorithms, decision tree learning is an asset
Additional Specific Requirements
Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
strong sense of organisation, rigour and autonomy is required
Excellent communication skills: diplomacy and communication with private or public partners, local and international
Ability to analyse, design and deliver context-specific solutions
Excellent analytical and reporting skills
Experience in Ghana requested
Authorization to work in Ghana is a bonus
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Expertise France Data Scientist Jobs in Ghana
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