Senior Data Scientist

1 day ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark World Bank Group Full time

World Bank Group Overview

Transforming Lives Through Sustainable Development

The World Bank Group is a global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and over 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners to invest in groundbreaking projects and develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

Our Mission:

  • End extreme poverty by 2030
  • Promote shared prosperity by increasing opportunities for all people
  • Support sustainable development by leveraging our expertise and resources

At the World Bank Group, we are committed to creating a better future for all people. We believe that everyone deserves access to quality education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Our work focuses on developing countries, but we also support projects in developed economies that promote sustainable growth and development.

Job Description:

Senior Data Scientist - Population Insights Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Scientist to join our team as a Population Insights Specialist. This role will focus on developing innovative data analysis and visualization techniques to provide insights into population dynamics and demographic trends. The successful candidate will have a strong background in data science, statistics, and programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement data analysis and visualization techniques to provide insights into population dynamics and demographic trends
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data insights into policy decisions and program implementation
  • Design and implement surveys and experiments to collect high-quality data on population trends and behaviors
  • Estimate machine learning models and apply them to large datasets to identify patterns and relationships
  • Communicate complex data insights effectively to non-technical stakeholders through reports, presentations, and visualizations

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. or master's degree in economics, statistics, data science, international development, or another relevant field
  • 8+ years of experience in managing research and statistical projects, including writing concept notes, terms of reference, budget proposals, hiring firms/consultants, leading multi-disciplinary teams, building technical partnerships
  • Experience in research on survey methodology, including design and implementation of randomized survey experiments to develop and validate improved survey methods
  • Advanced proficiency in STATA, R, and/or Phyton; experience in managing and analyzing large-scale household survey datasets; experience in integrating survey data with alternative data sources – including geospatial data, call detail records, and administrative records
  • Strategic sense, and demonstrated experience in ensuring the operational relevance of analytical and/or research work
  • Comprehensive understanding of policy and development issues related to population dynamics and demographic trends
  • Experience working with international institutions, government agencies, and national statistical offices, and ability to develop effective working relationships across institutional boundaries and to mentor, coach, and motivate more junior staff

What We Offer:

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects that contribute to sustainable development and reduce poverty
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a diverse team of experts from around the world
  • Professional development opportunities, including training, workshops, and conferences
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package


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