VIDA

Data Scientist

• You apply VIDA’s spatial analysis tools and prepare our software for real-life projects - these can range from energy access planning to agriculture or climate risk assessment
• You improve, automate, and extend our workflows with Python and SQL scripting
• You explore, pre-process and integrate new datasets and map layers into the VIDA software
• You explore and implement new spatial data analysis methods, for example by using Machine Learning methods and sector-specific modelling frameworks
• You ensure clear documentation, reporting, and communication across all project phases
• You ensure project outputs (VIDA software products and reports) meet technical quality standards and are accessible to end-users
• You interact with our international project partners and clients, and prepare/present your work in reports and presentations, both in English and French
• You facilitate workshops, trainings, and meetings to ensure alignment and adoption of project outcomes, both in English and French

Geospatial Data Scientist, French Speaking

Technical Project Manager

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of energy access and geospatial projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including governments, donors, development partners, and local institutions.
• Develop project work plans, timelines, and risk management strategies.
• Ensure clear documentation, reporting, and communication across all project phases.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with African government institutions, development agencies, and private sector stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops, trainings, and meetings to ensure alignment and adoption of project outcomes.
• Oversee integration of GIS and data science methods into project design and execution.
• Support the collection, validation, and analysis of geospatial data.
• Collaborate with data science teams to ensure analyses inform decision-making (e.g., least-cost electrification, national electrification strategies and plans, mini-grid viability analysis, etc.).
• Ensure project outputs (VIDA software products and reports) meet technical quality standards and are accessible to end-users.
• Track progress toward deliverables and provide timely project updates to management and partners.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements.
• Prepare high-quality presentations, and reports diverse audiences.

Technical Project Manager – Energy Access, GIS, French-speaking

Artificial Intelligence

• Explore how AI can help improve operations, product and customer experience
• Work on testing and prototyping AI solutions that support lead generation and help streamline processes across different parts of the business
• Build smart automations with tools like Clay, Zapier, Amplemarket, LinkedIn, and HubSpot to optimise lead generation workflows
• Develop AI assistants and LLM-based prototypes that support customer engagement or interaction with map-based climate and energy datasets
• Collaborate closely with our CEO and team to integrate, test, and refine AI solutions across business and data workflows
• Research emerging AI tools and experiment with new approaches in automation, data analysis, and process efficiency
• Document your work carefully so that developed solutions can be maintained, scaled, and improved in the future
• Contribute to improving how we interpret, visualise, and communicate insights around climate risk and energy transition

Geospatial Data Scientist, French Speaking

Technical Project Manager – Energy Access, GIS, French-speaking

AI Solutions Intern