Data Science Internship
Position Summary
Our GroR platform
enables smallholder farmers to access off-takers by ensuring full chain of
custody and high-quality crops. We provide them with the right quality inputs,
access to capital and risk-mitigation as well as training. In our current pilot
project, we are present in Tharaka, Makueni, Bungoma, Lamu, Meru, Kitui and
Kilifi.
Grain Connect is seeking for a Data Science Intern- Nairobi based to join our growing agricultural business by assisting our local implementing partner Farmshine to expand our GroR platform.
Reporting to the Lead
Data Scientist & Mobile App Developer of Grainconnect, the Data Science
Intern is expected to be responsible and accountable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute towards establishing scalable and
automated processes for large scale data analyses, model development,
validation and implementation.
- Support Business Groups with ad-hoc reporting
needs.
- In partnership with Product Managers, translate
business problems into analytical questions and form hypotheses which can
be answered using data science techniques.
Education:
- Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or any
other quantitative field.
- 0-1-year experience in statistical scripting
languages (Python, R, or similar)
- Strong SQL and Excel Skills
Key Competencies &
Cultural Fit
- Comfortable in technical environments and eager to
learn new systems as needed
- Ability to learn quickly and think creatively
- Strong analytical reasoning aptitude
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively operate both independently
and as part of a team with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Maintains positive attitude, high energy, and
strong sense of urgency.
- Exceptional problem solving and ability to work
independently
- Fluency in both oral and written English
How
To Apply
If you possess the above
qualifications and the drive to meet the challenges, please send your cover
letter to recruitment@farmshine.io enclosing your CV by Monday COB 21st March 2021.
We will only respond to electronic applications and to shortlisted applicants.
