Data Science Specialist at DAI

• The Research & Data Science Specialist will support the development of the data infrastructure at DAI Nigeria. Drawing on expertise in programming and database systems, he/she will support the
• development of a robust, integrated data infrastructure for the company. The Specialist will design reporting tools and provide structured analyses to ensure team members have the management
• reporting data, corporate strategy data, web analytic data and operational insights they need to make business decisions.
• In line with the knowledge management & communications strategy, he/she will set up andmaintain systems that produce high-quality data, synthesize data and generate insights for decision making to improve knowledge management, corporate communication, business development and program delivery. She/he will also be responsible for conducting high quality
• research, and technical writing deliverables. He/She will be part of a multidisciplinary team that produces high impact deliverables such as online resource databases, information dashboards,
• websites, research, case studies, discourse events, learning sessions, newsletters, and other media products that are relevant for employees, project teams, and clients.

Technology Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities will include the design and maintenance of data warehouses, dashboards, and reporting tools for operational and business impact data.
• Will work with team members to understand their analytical needs, document, and prioritize requirements, and to help them effectively use data and analytical tools developed.
• He/She will develop innovative data solutions, and information processes for the company based on proficiency with data mining, data analysis, machine learning and data infrastructures.
• Write extract, transform and loads (ETL) to automate routine data collection and reporting processes using a variety of traditional and distributed data systems.
• Technology: support the establishment of technology to manage programme and corporate knowledge such as a Project Resource Center and other relevant new technology that will optimize data analysis across multiple themes.
• Website Management: manage routine content updates for the DAI website in collaboration with the Nigeria SCKM team and Corporate Communications.
•  Develop end-user documentation and provide hands-on training to team members to use existing and future data systems.
•  Discourse Events: support the conceptualization, planning, management, and execution of successful virtual events including roundtables, seminars/webinars, workshops, conferences, and peer learning sessions.

Corporate Services Responsibilities:

• Strategy: support the development of strategies and work plans including the development of digital strategies as part of the broader KM strategy of the unit.
• Knowledge Products: work with the team to conceptualize and identify themes to frame the generation of products such as but not limited to analytical reviews, evidence-based opinion
• pieces, annual reports, success stories, case studies, resources, guides and toolkits.
• Coordination: ensure a high degree of technical accuracy, quality and ethical standards
• assemble external talent, supervise and provide strategic direction for associates, sub-contractors and short-term consultants in charge of web and graphic design, photography, videography, digital
• marketing and technical writing. Develop appropriate Terms of Reference, manage input scheduling, and review deliverables.
• Learning: develop end-user documentation and provide hands-on training to team members to
• use existing and future data systems, engage partners and learning champions to lead the coordination of learning activities.
• Branding: contribute to the DAI brand and communications resources such as report templates, slide decks, icons.
• External & Internal Communications: contribute to internal & external newsletter development
• and dissemination to diverse audiences within and outside the company.

Programme Delivery Responsibilities:

• Billable Work: undertake billable project work in proven areas of expertise for various clients
• including external clients, projects and DAI Business units.
• Technical Oversight: design and deploy innovative, user-centered digital tools and provide
• oversight for knowledge management technology activities with DAI-implemented programs in
• Nigeria. Provide coherent and consistent technical guidance in knowledge management, technology and data analytics.

Business Development Responsibilities:
Develop Standardized BD collateral: contribute to proposal development by participating in incubators and designing digital strategies that integrate new opportunities, technology partners,
and emerging digital tools.
*Any other duties as specified by line manager.