Data Science Research Lead - Humanitarian Tech (Part-Time)

Kenya; United States; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) seeks a Data Science Research Lead to transform humanitarian research through advanced data management and analytics. The role spans Nairobi and New York, with a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities to influence multiple humanitarian domains.

You will develop data resources, implement frontier methods, and support research teams in producing high-impact evidence. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in data management/public health is required.
• 5–8 years of data analysis experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in STATA, R and Power BI is required.
• English language proficiency is required.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% is expected.

Responsibilities

• Establish data management SOPs.
• Develop shared research resources.
• Train researchers in best practices.
• Implement cutting-edge data science methods.
• Support research team technology adoption.

Skills

Data collection

Data management

Data analysis

Tech in humanitarian contexts

Education

Master’s in data management/public health

Tools

STATA

R

Power BI

Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) seeks a Data Science Research Lead to transform humanitarian research through advanced data management and analytics. The role spans Nairobi and New York, with a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities to influence multiple humanitarian domains.

You will develop data resources, implement frontier methods, and support research teams in producing high-impact evidence. Travel up to 10% is expected.