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Join us for a unique 12-week paid internship at the IBM Research Africa lab in Nairobi, that offers personal and professional development including mentorship from leading technology researchers. This program will give you an opportunity to work on meaningful technology solutions, develop scalable software systems, interact and collaborate with top research scientists in AI, health informatics, s...

Overall purpose of the job Insects (pests, vectors, pollinators etc.) are heavily dependent on their olfactory system to understand their environment and rely on semio-chemicals for intra-and interspecific communication. Insect chemical communication shapes the structure and functioning of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, maintaining their equilibrium and providing crucial ecosystem services t...

What we are looking for We are seeking a motivated and resourceful Fermentation and Biology Scientist to help us disrupt the food ecosystem in East Africa by supporting our Research and Development and production of SVT (Sustainable, Vegan and Tasty) products. You will utilize your expertise in fermentation and biology to optimize fermentation processes, develop new product formulations, and ensu...

Develop and deploy machine learning models using ground truth and remote sensing data to assess various aspects of ecosystem health at scale based on global datasets. This will include working with both optical and radar data and advanced machine learning frameworks, including deep learning models.Conduct spatial data (GIS) analysis tasks using R, Python, Julia, and QGIS.Contribute to the mainten...

Develop and deploy machine learning models using ground truth and remote sensing data to assess various aspects of ecosystem health at scale based on global datasets. This will include working with both optical and radar data and advanced machine learning frameworks, including deep learning models.Conduct spatial data (GIS) analysis tasks using R, Python, Julia, and QGIS.Contribute to the mainten...

OverviewWe are looking for a Spatial Data Scientist with strong machine learning analytics experience. The position falls under the Spatial Data Science and Applied Learning Lab (SPACIAL) of CIFOR-ICRAF. If you have a background in GIS, spatial data analysis, including remote sensing (satellite data analysis, drone data processing), this position might be for you. You will need a strong backgroun...

As a Talent Scientist, you will work closely with these Hiring Leads to drive initiatives, automation and best practice whilst offering an expert viewpoint on talent assessments. This is not a recruiter position; it's about the science of talent and performance, raising awareness and insights across the business so that we make, as a company, outstanding choices in the selection process.We have a...

OverviewWe are looking for a Spatial Data Scientist with strong machine learning analytics experience. The position falls under the Spatial Data Science and Applied Learning Lab (SPACIAL) of CIFOR-ICRAF. If you have a background in GIS, spatial data analysis, including remote sensing (satellite data analysis, drone data processing), this position might be for you. You will need a strong backgroun...

The World Agroforestry Centre, is an international institute headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and founded in 1978. The Centre specializes in the sustainable management, protection and regulation of tropical rainforest and natural reserves. Overview We are looking for a Spatial Data Scientist with strong machine learning analytics experience. The position falls under the Spatial Data Science and A...

The World Agroforestry Centre, is an international institute headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and founded in 1978. The Centre specializes in the sustainable management, protection and regulation of tropical rainforest and natural reserves. Overview We are looking for a Spatial Data Scientist with strong machine learning analytics experience. The position falls under the Spatial Data Science and A...

We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely and more cost effectively than any other company. If you re interested in a career at Canonical, we are a remote-first company so please apply to any suitable role as skills are valued more than location, despite some having a preferred geographic preference. Summary As a Talent Scientist, you will work closely with these Hiring Leads to d...

At UjuziKilimo, a soil and plant scientist specializes in the study of soil, crops, and other vegetation. They work to understand the complex interactions between plants and their environment, including the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils, as well as the impact of climate, water availability, and other factors on plant growth and development. They will use their knowledge t...

JOB DESCRIPTIONReporting to theLead -Data Scientist, the Data Scientist will develop and run with data-centered projects. In keeping with this overarching aim, the data scientist will be required to outline work requirements, develop, and deliver relevant projects. The role holder will also harness their mastery of Data Science to consult on various aspects of their projects. To be successful in ...

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...

Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and support for community projects. SUMMARY Reporting to the Lead -Data Scientist, the Data Scientist will...

Description: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Machine Learning Engineer Data Scientist to join our dynamic AI and Robotics department. You will be responsible for building, optimizing, and deploying machine learning models that solve real-world problems in Africa. Responsibilities: Understand and apply the machine learning models developed by our vendors for various applications (e.g...

IBM Research Africa is looking for a Ph.D-level intern to join their teams which are exploring foundational models in the field of climate & sustainability and investigating foundational models & anomalous pattern detection techniques. Foundational models are flexible, re-useable models that can be applied to many downstream tasks. These models are set to replace the task-specific models that hav...

About TalaTala is a global technology company building the world's most accessible financial services. With more than $350 million raised from visionary investors, we are serving millions of customers around the world who have been overlooked by traditional financial institutions and our plan is to serve millions more, and have been named by theFortuneImpact 20 list,CNBC's Disruptor 50, andForbes...

We are working to build IDinsight into a global leader in the use of machine learning to solve some of the world's most urgent problems.You'll be joining a growing data science team and working on highly impactful and innovative projects with our partners. You'll be joining an entrepreneurial team where you have a strong voice in how the team functions and grows. You'll get to work on the full sp...

Under the supervision of the head of SPACIAL and the Co-lead for the Knowledge for Great Green Wall (K4GGWA) project in West Africa, the Spatial Data Scientist and GIS expert will focus primarily on GIS analysis tasks, supporting the K4GGWA project team. Tasks will include engagement with partners and project stakeholders across GGW countries, including the Pan African Agency and UNCCD Accelerato...

The new NCBA has harnessed the power of both NIC and CBA to create a bank that brings together the best of both worlds from cutting edge mobile banking to good old-fashioned relationship management; from scalable business banking to financial services that grow as your business does; from best-in-class choice of products to investment solutions tailored to your specific needs. Job Purpose Stateme...

The World Agroforestry Centre, is an international institute headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and founded in 1978. The Centre specializes in the sustainable management, protection and regulation of tropical rainforest and natural reserves. Summary Under the supervision of the head of SPACIAL and the Co-lead for the Knowledge for Great Green Wall (K4GGWA) project in West Africa, the Spatial Data S...

IDinsight is an international development organization that helps policymakers and managers make socially impactful decisions using rigorous evidence. We carefully tailor a wide range of analytical and quantitative tools to enable our clients to design better policies, rigorously test those ideas, and take informed action at scale to improve lives Summary We are working to build IDinsight into a ...

OverviewThe purpose of this job is to coordinate and carry out transdisciplinary research on socio-ecological systems and stakeholder engagement in the context of the Agroecology TPP.Summary of responsibilitiesDesign and conduct research on social and ecological science dimensions of agroecology:This entails research design, data collection, analysis, and presentation of research outputs for publ...