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Geospatial Data Scientist, French Speaking
Location
Kenya
Posted
80 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Geospatial Data Scientist, French Speaking
VIDA
• You apply VIDA’s spatial analysis tools and prepare our software for real-life projects - these can range from energy access planning to agriculture or climate risk assessment. • You improve, automate, and extend our workflows with Python and SQL scripting. • You explore, pre-process and integrate new datasets and map layers into the VIDA software. • You explore and implement new spatial data analysis methods, for example by using Machine Learning methods and sector-specific modelling frameworks. • You ensure clear documentation, reporting, and communication across all project phases. • You ensure project outputs (VIDA software products and reports) meet technical quality standards and are accessible to end-users. • You interact with our international project partners and clients, and prepare/present your work in reports and presentations, both in English and French. • You facilitate workshops, trainings, and meetings to ensure alignment and adoption of project outcomes, both in English and French.
Job Requirements
- You have a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) or equivalent qualification in energy / engineering / science with a focus on spatial data analysis.
- Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in geospatial data analyses with knowledge of data structures, algorithms, tools, and the fundamentals of statistics and mathematics underlying data science.
- Minimum 1-2 years of professional experience in energy access projects and with energy sector planning tools (e.g., least-cost electrification models, demand forecasting).
- Proficiency in Python for geospatial data analysis (e.g. geopandas, shapely, rasterio, gdal).
- Experience with Geographic Information Systems (for example QGIS, ArcGIS).
- Experience with writing technical reports around geospatial data analyses.
- Comfort and initiative in adopting AI tools (e.g., for coding, analysis, or documentation) as part of daily workflows to enhance efficiency and innovation.
- Fluency in French (oral and written), as much as English.
- Excellent communication skills.
Benefits
- 28 vacation days + public holidays in your country of residence.
- 500€ educational budget per year that you can use for any kind of learning resource & 500€ setup budget for any equipment of your choice.
- Fully remote working & flexibility: We're strong advocates of autonomy and flexibility. We allow you to determine when and where you get your stuff done most effectively.
- Diversity: Our team's diversity is truly exceptional. With more than 15 nationalities on board already today and team members spread across the globe, you'll connect and learn from a wide range of perspectives.
- Participation in our VSOP program: At VIDA, all team members are included in our VSOP program, ensuring everyone shares in our success.
- Impact & growth: We are still a small team, which means you’ll have real ownership, short decision paths, and the opportunity to shape both your role and the company.
- Tech & tools: We understand the importance of having the right tools to empower your work and will provide you with the latest technology and tools.
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