Data Science Information Systems & Analytics Developer

CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a:

Data Science Information Systems & Analytics Developer

Overview

As part of CIFOR-ICRAF, SPACIAL’s mandate is to provide expertise and guidance in the realm of spatial/nonspatial information collection, management, data pipeline development, information dissemination. With the demand for these systems on the rise within CIFOR-ICRAF and by partners, we are looking to expand our developer’s team especially with someone similar software designing and development skills using Free and Open-Source tools.

The new position will be involved in diverse projects, collaborating with different units, projects (in many regions).

Summary of responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement and Requirement Analysis

  • Conduct in-depth analysis of stakeholder requirements for new and existing systems.
  • Provide comprehensive feedback to stakeholders regarding their requirements.
  • Facilitate stakeholder collaboration in designing mockups and developing use-cases.

Information System Design

  • Develop Information System Architecture based on stakeholder requirements and current technologies, including deployment strategies and sustainability plans.
  • Assist the unit in selecting suitable technologies (related to backend, frontend).
  • Create and validate UI/UX designs through stakeholder engagement.
  • Work with other CIFOR-ICRAF themes and units to support platform development where relevant.

Information System Development

  • Implement software solutions using the selected technology stack
  • Perform thorough unit testing and quality assurance
  • Develop developer/user guides.

Data Science and Analytics

  • Assist in building data pipelines using Open-Source technologies (e.g., Apache Airflow)
  • Perform data cleaning and curation for dashboard development.
  • Apply Agile software development principles in the design and development of data-driven dashboards
  • Explore and implement emerging technologies for micro dashboards (e.g., Apache Superset, Power BI, Observable Framework)
  • Assist with data analysis and identification of data requirements for data-driven dashboards.

Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

  • Establish, maintain, test and deploy production CI/CD pipelines
  • Utilize Docker Hub and GitHub for efficient deployment and version control.

Collaborative Requirements Gathering and supervision

  • Actively participate in requirement gathering workshops to analyze stakeholder needs
  • Supervise junior developers on database design and management, and in platform development.

Contribute to scientific papers where relevant.

Contribute to proposal development and writing where relevant.

Requirements

  • BSc degree in relevant field.
  • Advance programming skills especially in Python Django framework.
  • Excellent understanding of database systems, including advanced database development.
  • Proven solution deployment experience.
  • Good knowledge of Linux.
  • Knowledge of Data Science and Machine Learning.
  • Knowledge of Data and analytical pipelines.
  • Knoweldge of EDA platforms.
  • 2 to 4 years of experience.

Terms and conditions

  • This is a Locally Recruited position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currencycommensurate with skills and experience.
  • The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya CIFOR-ICRAF Offices.

How to apply

Go to http://worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies

  • A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations,
  • A detailed and updated curriculum vitae,
  • The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone and email addresses.
  • The application deadline is 24 February 2025.
  • We will acknowledge all applications but will only contact short-listed candidates.

CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (globalvacancies.org) you saw this job posting.

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