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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:

  1. Designing AI/data strategies and solutions
  2. Providing AI literacy training to our clients and partners
  3. Piloting AI/data solutions
  4. Consulting on Responsible AI practices
  5. 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 YOU

You want to be building data tools and inclusive data ecosystems to help the public and development actors make better 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 problem solver and a committed entrepreneur. You go the extra mile to excel professionally. 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, 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

  1. Profound information design and storyteller abilities
  2. Curious, resourceful, confident under pressure, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment,
  3. Comfortable with agile development to continuously improve data visualizations and design based on team feedback,
  4. Self-driven, agile, and able to work independently and on multiple engagements simultaneously,
  5. Build algorithms and design experiments to merge, manage, interrogate, and extract data to supply tailored reports to the end user,
  6. Use machine learning tools and statistical techniques to produce solutions to problems,
  7. Communicate your ideas and rationale to the project manager or client, and see concepts through to the final design deliverable,
  8. Automating analyses and authoring data pipelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

2 years of experience solving problems with data.

  1. Experience solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches.
  2. Knowledge of statistics (e.g., hypothesis testing, regressions)
  3. Good sense of graphic design and visual data storytelling, experience in using BI tools and visualization libraries is a plus.
  4. Proficiency with Python and working knowledge of SQL, various database structures, pgvector is a plus.
  5. Ability to build data pipelines, APIs, and applications with a modular approach, applying new and emerging technologies in short time understanding of SOLID principles, while outputting DRY code
  6. Proficiency with TypeScript or JavaScript and a solid understanding of front-end development process from dev to deployment with React.
  7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

JOIN OUR TEAM

Our current opportunities are in Kampala and Nairobi.

Please submit your application at our Career Centre 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.

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