Information Scientist jobs

We know that timely and accurate information on fertilizers, seeds, weather, crop management and markets, is the turning point of rural agricultural production. Rural smallholders account for over 70% of the food produced in Africa. With the expected population increase of over 2 billion by 2050, world population will be in great food demand. Small holder Farmers are at the centre stage to bringi...

WorldFish is an international, non-profit research and innovation organization reducing hunger, malnutrition and poverty across Africa, Asia and the Pacific. For over 45 years, our work on sustainable aquaculture and fisheries has improved the lives of millions of women, men and youth About The Position WorldFish is seeking Post-Doctoral Fellow or Scientist, Specialist in integrated multi-trophic...

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading African-based, African-led international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya with a Regional Office in Dakar, Senegal. APHRC conducts policy-relevant research on population, health, education, urbanization and related development issues in sub-Saharan Africa. Our commitment to ...

Duties andResponsibilities Contribute to the development of information systems and provision of analytical methodological support and advice to researchers. Lead and contribute to proposal development and fundraising for research projects in the unit. Provide statistical advice and support to researchers developing proposals and writing scientific papers. Supervise and mentor junior staff to con...

The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into local and international health policy. JOB PURPOSE: The post has been developed to promote the abili...

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and conducting policy-relevant research on population, health, education, urbanization and related development issues on the continent. Duties and Responsibilities Contribute to the development of information systems and provision of a...

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization with nearly 2,500 people from over 74 nationalities working in over 40 countries. Our mission: Saving lives and improving the health of the world s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health Summary The incumbent will work with the Data Analytics and Digit...

RequirementsThis job might be for you if you have the below skills and qualifications:PhD in aquaculture, aquaculture production systems, sustainable aquaculture or related fields.A candidate with at least 2 years of highly relevant research experience will be considered for a scientist position where study experience is also highly relevant to the requirements of this position.Proven ability to ...

WorldFish is an international, non-profit research and innovation organization reducing hunger, malnutrition and poverty across Africa, Asia and the Pacific. For over 45 years, our work on sustainable aquaculture and fisheries has improved the lives of millions of women, men and youth. Fish and other aquatic foods grown in and harvested from oceans, lakes, rivers and ponds provide income for more...

The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established under the Universities Act 2012 of the laws of Kenya and the University of Nairobi Charter, is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region. The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for a long time, the University of Nairobi responded to the national, regional and Africa s high level manpower training needs...

We are looking for a senior data scientist who can drive notable improvements in how we use and adapt existing and new data in understanding sector financing issues in Africa and the Middle East, particularly for young people, women, and marginalised people. This team player will build on our existing work on human development, in particular in social sector financing and youth, and on related se...

Our purpose is to unlock value in Africa. We use our analytical capabilities to improve decision-making and, through better decisions, to unlock substantial value for our clients and society. While we are the largest economics-based consulting firm in Africa, we use a large number of techniques and approaches to achieve clarity for decision-makers. ROLE DESCRIPTION: We are looking for a senior da...

Collect and collate data and information to support the development of GIS lab for lands, physical and Urban planning. Prepare relevant project reports and data sets to facilitate process of structural development of the GIS lab, urban planning transformation. Fostering multi-disciplinary use of Geographical Information systems (GIS) as a planning tool at County levels Developing remote sensing t...

Audit Planning: Assist the Manager-IT Audit in the execution of a risk-based IT annual audit plan. Support audit planning procedures using the company s IT audit methodology.Audit Execution: Support the execution of technology-focused audit projects in various business lines by identifying and assessing risks in business context related to the technologies and IT management processes and by devel...

Viamo connects individuals and organizations to make better decisions. We envision a world where all people have access to the information they need to make decisions for healthy, prosperous lives, and have meaningful relationships with governments, civil society, and businesses. About the role Reporting to the Data Analysis and Visualization Manager, the Program Manager for Data and Visualizati...

Mandera County continued to register positive progress anchored on achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) despite challenges and the devastating effects of climate change, which saw prolonged dry spells followed by heavy rains and flooding.Floods displaced families, washed away crops and farming infrastructure and cut off roads. The resilience of our people was put to the test afresh. REF...

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, icipe was established in 1970, to address this very paradox of insects and accompanying challenges. The Centre s mission is to use insect science for sustainable development, to ensure food security and improve the overall health of communities in Africa by addressing the interlinked problems of poverty, poor health, low agricultural productivity and environmental...

Job Description The Work: Working with large, multiyear HIV monitoring and evaluation data sets, the Senior Health Data Scientist will provide end-to-end analytic support producing information to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of interventions that address the global HIV/AIDS epidemic and meet the UNAIDS 90-90-90 goals. Key Responsibilities: The Senior Health Data Scientist wil...

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Environment Pro...

Founded in 1969 as the Inner City Fund, ICF got its start as a venture capital firm with a mission to finance inner-city businesses in the Washington, D.C area of the United States. C.D. Lester, a former Tuskegee Airman, was our first president and was joined in the firm by three U.S. Department of Defense analysts. The Work: Working with large, multiyear HIV monitoring and evaluation data sets, ...

I&M Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of I&M Holdings Limited, a publicly quoted company at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The bank possesses a rich heritage in banking. Purpose: The senior data scientist will help us discover the information hidden in vast amounts of data and help us make smarter decisions to deliver even better products. Your primary focus will be in applying data minin...

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was established by an Act of Parliament, Chapter 469 of the laws of Kenya , which became effective on 1st July 1995 . The Authority is charged with the responsibility of collecting revenue on behalf of the Government of Kenya. A Board of Directors, consisting of both public and private sector experts, makes policy decisions to be implemented by KRA Management. Th...

Standard Bank Group is the largest African banking group by assets offering a full range of banking and related financial services. Africa is our home, we drive her growth Our vision is to be the leading financial services organisation in, for and across Africa, delivering exceptional client experiences and superior value. This sets the primary goals and standard of excellence we intend to achiev...

WorldFish is an international, non-profit research and innovation organization reducing hunger, malnutrition and poverty across Africa, Asia and the Pacific. For over 45 years, our work on sustainable aquaculture and fisheries has improved the lives of millions of women, men and youth. Fish and other aquatic foods grown in and harvested from oceans, lakes, rivers and ponds provide income for more...