Our purpose is to unlock value in Africa. We use our analytical capabilities to improve decision-making and, through better decisions, to unlock substantial value for our clients and society. While we are the largest economics-based consulting firm in Africa, we use a large number of techniques and approaches to achieve clarity for decision-makers.

ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced data scientist to transform our understanding of sector financing in Africa and the Middle East, with a particular focus on marginalised groups. Utilise your expertise in data analytics and visualisation to enhance our work in human development, specifically in social sector financing, youth, and disaster finance. As a valuable team member, you will develop an innovative consulting solution to optimise health financing in our target regions. Collaborating with Genesis colleagues, you will lead projects, build databases, create dashboards, and nurture team development. Join us in unlocking value, managing risks, and empowering marginalised populations to overcome health and social sector challenges. Make a lasting impact by joining our team!

Your role will encompass:

• Data Collection & Processing
• Analytical Support
• Report Writing
• Research

We offer you a steep learning curve while providing an opportunity to make a difference. We will invest in your professional development. We offer meaningful work with professional, talented and supportive teams; mentoring and regular feedback from partners; structured training and coaching programmes; and a career ladder.

Requirements:

Genesis consultants carry a balanced combination of powerful intellect, strong technical skills, and a consulting character to match. Successful candidates for roles at Genesis:

• Are passionate, self-motivated and energetic problem-solvers
• Value integrity and exhibit ethical behaviour
• Are analytical thinkers and fast learners with an excellent academic record

Successful candidates will have experience and a learning appetite in databases, data analytics, visualisations and developing bespoke analytical products for clients. You have a deep understanding of the social sector issues, across Education, Health, Social Protection, WaSH, and Nutrition. You have at least 3 years of experience.

You will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience in the human development sector or in working with related data sets.
• Proficiency (expert level) in advanced software packages, such as STATA, R, Python, Power Bi, Tableau and in data visualisation, presentation or design software, and GIS
• Excellent consulting experience, with experience in public consulting in health financing highly desirable
• Experience working in government, with experience working to address health services access, improvement of quality and advancement of equity highly desirable
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills in English