Farmshine Data Science Internship - Career Point Kenya

Farmshine Data Science Internship

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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.

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Cynthia Chebet2022-03-09T09:46:40+03:00

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