VIDA

Geospatial Data Scientist, French Speaking

VIDA

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇰🇪 Kenya

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

PythonSQL

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • Master's degree ( M.Sc .) or equivalent qualification in energy / engineering / science with a focus on spatial data analysis
  • Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in geospatial data analyses with knowledge of data structures, algorithms, tools, and the fundamentals of statistics and mathematics underlying data science
  • Minimum 1-2 years of professional experience in energy access projects and with energy sector planning tools (e.g., least-cost electrification models, demand forecasting)
  • Proficiency in Python for geospatial data analysis (e.g. geopandas, shapely, rasterio, gdal)
  • Experience with Geographic Information Systems (for example QGIS, ArcGIS)
  • Experience with writing technical reports around geospatial data analyses
  • Fluency in French (oral and written), as much as English
  • Comfort and initiative in adopting AI tools (e.g., for coding, analysis, or documentation) as part of daily workflows to enhance efficiency and innovation.
  • Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and translate into actionable insights
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in dynamic, multi-country contexts
Benefits
  • 500€ educational budget per year that you can use for any kind of learning resource
  • 500€ setup budget for any equipment of your choice
  • 28 vacation days + public holidays in your country of residence
  • Flexible within Africa/Europe, with occasional travel to project countries
  • Fully remote working & flexibility
  • Participation in our VSOP program: At VIDA, all team members are included in our VSOP program, ensuring everyone shares in our success.
  • Tech & tools: We understand the importance of having the right tools to empower your work and will provide you with the latest technology and tools.
  • Diversity: Our team's diversity is truly exceptional. With more than 15 nationalities on board already today and team members spread across the globe, you'll connect and learn from a wide range of perspectives.

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Hard skills
PythonSQLgeospatial data analysisMachine Learningdata structuresalgorithmsstatisticsmathematicsenergy access planningspatial data analysis
Soft skills
communicationdocumentationreportingpresentationfacilitationanalytical mindsetinitiativeability to manage priorities
Certifications
Master's degreeM.Sc.