Data Scientist – Remote-Eligible Impact Engineer

Love Justice International; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Love Justice International (LJI) invites applications for a Data Scientist based in South Africa. You will join the Impact Engineering Team to develop data-driven models that power our anti-trafficking programs and learning efforts.

The role requires strong data science and programming skills (Python/R), a master’s or higher, and a passion for justice. Remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on location and regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong data science, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Master's degree or higher in data science or related field.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Use data, statistical analysis, and modeling to generate insights that advance Love Justice’s anti-trafficking efforts, child-focused programs in South Asia, and organizational learning
• Apply analytical findings to support real-world action, including informing anti-trafficking operations and investigations, improving program design, and strengthening accountability
• Develop and maintain objective measures of impact, including assessing child wellbeing and benchmarking outcomes against relevant populations where appropriate
• Design, build, and continuously improve predictive assessments that support consistent, effective hiring across a range of roles
• Establish and document reproducible analytical workflows and standards, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of data systems, metrics, and data quality across the organization

Skills

Data science

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Project management

Python / R

Education

Master's degree or higher in data science or related field

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Love Justice International (LJI) invites applications for a Data Scientist based in South Africa. You will join the Impact Engineering Team to develop data-driven models that power our anti-trafficking programs and learning efforts.

The role requires strong data science and programming skills (Python/R), a master’s or higher, and a passion for justice. Remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on location and regulations.