Senior Programme Officer - Data Science
2025-11-17T03:28:04+00:00
SCIENCE FOR AFRICA FOUNDATION
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Nonprofit, and NGO
Management, Science & Engineering, Computer & IT, Accounting & Finance, Non-profits, Foundations & Philanthropists, Management Officer
2025-11-23T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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The Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) is a non-profit, public charity organisation that supports strengthens and promotes science innovation in Africa. The goal of the SFA Foundation is to address the continent’s most pressing developmental needs by generating scientific knowledge that solves problems and informs decision-making.
We serve the African research ecosystem by funding excellent research and innovation ideas; enabling interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, building and reinforcing environments that are conducive for scientists to thrive and producing quality research that generates new, locally relevant knowledge.
The SFA Foundation takes a holistic approach to the development of science. Our programmatic initiatives are crafted to cater to the entire science ecosystem and span across the value chain from early discovery sciences to translation sciences and target cross-cutting gaps.
Our commitment to strengthening the entire research ecosystem is reflected in the creation of major science and innovation programmes implemented through a well-established grant-making scheme, advocacy, and promotion of scientific excellence, emphasis on intra-Africa collaboration and evidence-based policymaking mechanisms.
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JOB PURPOSE
The African Population Cohorts Consortium (APCC) Secretariat, hosted by the Science for Africa Foundation in Nairobi, Kenya, brings together African cohort leaders and researchers to network, share best practices, adopt new technologies, and harmonise data and analysis approaches. The APCC’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of populations across Africa through robust and innovative research methods and strengthened health and social systems.
We are seeking a Senior Programme Officer – Data Science to join the APCC Secretariat team. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to analyse data, develop analytical models, and generate actionable insights that drive data harmonisation and research objectives. The role involves close coordination with senior data scientists and cross-functional teams to define data needs and deliver impactful, data-driven solutions.
SFA Foundation is committed to fostering a culture grounded in Respect, Accountability, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), and Excellence. We seek individuals who embody these values in their work and interactions.
Scientific and Technical Leadership Collect, clean, and preprocess data from diverse sources, including African population cohorts. Develop pipelines for data extraction from Local Participating Cohorts (LPCs). Analyse structured and unstructured data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights. Develop predictive models, statistical analyses, and machine learning algorithms to support research objectives. Visualise data insights using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, matplotlib, or Seaborn. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and cohort partners to understand data requirements and inform project design. Map and harmonise metadata across APCC LPCs. Document methods, models, analyses, and data-related workflows in a clear, reproducible manner. Ensure adherence to FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) and best practices in data governance. Stay updated on emerging data science methodologies, statistical tools, and computational techniques. Support the development and implementation of data harmonisation protocols, metadata standards, and data interoperability strategies. Implement and monitor data quality assurance, validation, and reproducibility processes. Ensure compliance with ethical standards, data protection regulations, and secure data-sharing protocols. Maintain and manage APCC data repositories, including GitHub and other collaborative platforms.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills, with a proven record of applying scientific and data analysis expertise across multiple disciplines. Working knowledge of programming languages such as Python or R, and familiarity with statistical analysis, machine learning concepts, and big-data platforms. Experience using data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to communicate insights effectively. Understanding of data privacy regulations, research ethics, and responsible data-sharing practices. Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and public-speaking skills. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and manage multiple stakeholders with diverse interests. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Strong planning, organisational, and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritise, and deliver under pressure. High attention to detail, accuracy, and quality in all outputs, maintaining an efficient and timely workflow. Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and respect for confidentiality, diversity, and teamwork; proficiency in English (knowledge of Swahili, Arabic, or French is an advantage).
A Master's or PhD degree in a relevant Data Science/, Computer Science, Statistics, or related research field obtained over the past 5 years; or equivalent training qualities and experience. Experience At least 5 years’ experience working in research/data capacity and development of programme design and implementation on the African continent. A proven record of data analysis. Experience with data visualisation tools. Knowledge of big data platforms.
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Vacancy title:
Senior Programme Officer - Data Science
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management, Science & Engineering, Computer & IT, Accounting & Finance, Non-profits, Foundations & Philanthropists, Management Officer]
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Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, November 23 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) is a non-profit, public charity organisation that supports strengthens and promotes science innovation in Africa. The goal of the SFA Foundation is to address the continent’s most pressing developmental needs by generating scientific knowledge that solves problems and informs decision-making.
We serve the African research ecosystem by funding excellent research and innovation ideas; enabling interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, building and reinforcing environments that are conducive for scientists to thrive and producing quality research that generates new, locally relevant knowledge.
The SFA Foundation takes a holistic approach to the development of science. Our programmatic initiatives are crafted to cater to the entire science ecosystem and span across the value chain from early discovery sciences to translation sciences and target cross-cutting gaps.
Our commitment to strengthening the entire research ecosystem is reflected in the creation of major science and innovation programmes implemented through a well-established grant-making scheme, advocacy, and promotion of scientific excellence, emphasis on intra-Africa collaboration and evidence-based policymaking mechanisms.
POSITION OVERVIEW
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Position Title
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Senior Programme Officer — Data Science
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Department
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Programmes
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Reporting To
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Programme Manager
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Position Location
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Open
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JOB PURPOSE
The African Population Cohorts Consortium (APCC) Secretariat, hosted by the Science for Africa Foundation in Nairobi, Kenya, brings together African cohort leaders and researchers to network, share best practices, adopt new technologies, and harmonise data and analysis approaches. The APCC’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of populations across Africa through robust and innovative research methods and strengthened health and social systems.
We are seeking a Senior Programme Officer – Data Science to join the APCC Secretariat team. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to analyse data, develop analytical models, and generate actionable insights that drive data harmonisation and research objectives. The role involves close coordination with senior data scientists and cross-functional teams to define data needs and deliver impactful, data-driven solutions.
SFA Foundation is committed to fostering a culture grounded in Respect, Accountability, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), and Excellence. We seek individuals who embody these values in their work and interactions.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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