Farmshine Data Science Internship 2022
- Published date: March 10, 2022
- Category: Internship
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- Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
- Jop type:
- Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
- Company name: Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
Data Science Internship, Latest Kenyan Internships,
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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