IDB3485 - Senior Data Scientist

Islamic Development Bank; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international development bank seeks a data science expert to undertake advanced statistical work and develop key indicators. The role involves policy planning, statistical analysis, and collaboration with global statistical agencies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in economic analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in advanced economic analysis.
• At least 3 years in an international development institution or national statistical office.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to annual work plans and implement strategies for the IsDB Institute.
• Utilize programming languages to create dashboards and improve aggregation techniques.
• Apply AI and Machine Learning techniques in data management.

Skills

Statistical applications

Data interpretation

Data collection

Database maintenance

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics, data science, programming, or related fields

Tools

SPSS

STATA

R

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Undertake advanced statistical and data science work, including compiling, harmonizing, developing, and disseminating key statistical indicators and predictive models to support evidence-based research and inform management decisions. Provide high-quality, timely statistics and data-driven insights crucial for guiding IsDB's operational strategies and enhancing country-level dialogues. Ensure the IsDB website is updated with the latest, high-quality data and analytical insights on the bank's interventions and member countries.

Develop and maintain robust databases, integrating big data technologies and advanced data analytics methods. Promote new data techniques, including machine learning, within IsDB and across member countries, and coordinate with regional and international statistical agencies on global statistical initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

1. Policy and Strategy Planning:
   • Contribute to the Division's annual work plans, programs, and activities.
   • Assist in developing and implementing strategies, policies, procedures, and guidelines for the IsDB Institute.
   • Develop and implement frameworks and tools for economic research and statistics within the IsDB Institute.
   • Support risk management and assessments related to country vulnerability and debt sustainability of member countries.
2. Statistical Analysis:
   • Utilize visualization tools and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Tableau, Power BI) to create interactive dashboards and graphical representations.
   • Improve aggregation techniques to meet international standards.
   • Optimize code for efficiency and scalability.
   • Apply AI and Machine Learning techniques in data management and analysis.
   • Identify new datasets aligning with IsDB's needs.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in statistics, data science, programming, information management, or related fields. Minimum 8 years of experience in advanced economic analysis focusing on economic and developmental issues, including at least 3 years in an international development institution or national statistical office.

Skills & Necessary Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of statistical applications and data interpretation.
• Experience in data collection, management, and database maintenance.
• Strong understanding of national accounts, balance of payments, and fiscal accounts.
• Good macroeconomic understanding of variable relationships.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as SPSS, STATA, R, Python, Power BI, Tableau.
• Strong analytical thinking, accuracy, and ability to work under pressure.