Data Science Research Lead – International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Kenya; United States; On-site; 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

Data Science Research Lead – International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Nairobi, Kenya / New York, NY (Hybrid)

Deadline: Rolling

Type: 50% Part-time for 6 months

Domain: Research & Innovation in Humanitarian Context

Summary: The IRC seeks an innovative Data Science Research Lead to transform humanitarian research through cutting-edge data management and analysis. This role involves developing advanced data systems, implementing frontier data science methods, and supporting research teams in producing high-impact evidence across critical humanitarian domains.

Key Skills

• Advanced data collection and management
• Complex data analysis in resource-limited settings
• Proficiency in STATA, R, Power BI
• Technology innovation in humanitarian contexts

Required Technical Skills

• Master’s in data management/public health
• 5-8 years data analysis experience
• Proficient in STATA/R, Power BI
• English language required
• Willingness to travel (10%)

Core 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

Initial contract: 6 months

Potential for extension

Part-time (50%) position

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