Data Science Consultant (Remote) Consultancy Homebased NEW

About IFES: 

IFES advances democracy for a better future. We collaborate with civil society, public institutions, and the private sector to build resilient democracies that deliver for all. Our technical assistance and applied research develop trusted electoral bodies capable of conducting credible elections; effective and accountable governing institutions; civic and political processes in which all people can safely and equally participate; and innovative ways in which technology and data can positively serve elections and democracy. Since 1987, IFES has worked in more than 145 countries, from developing to mature democracies. In accordance with IFES’ approach: A society is able to reach its full potential in a world in which people of all genders are fully engaged as equal partners in their families, workplaces, and communities. Based on international human rights standards and best practices, IFES promotes political participation, justice, and equal rights around the world. IFES reflects these values in its programming and workplace culture.  

The greatest assets of IFES are our team members. IFES offers competitive benefits and pays, as well as the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Every member of the IFES team is responsible for carrying out the mission of IFES and integrating IFES values into their work every day: Commitment to Excellence, Effective Communication, High-Quality Decision-Making, Accountability, Teamwork, and Collaboration.   

Project Description: 

In 2023, IFES started a new phase of its work in Haiti with the implementation of the Haiti Elections Program, a five-year program funded by USAID through the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS). Under this program, IFES’ primary focus is on providing technical support to the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) and offering data-driven analysis on Haiti’s electoral operations.  

Primary Function/Purpose: 

The Data Scientist Consultant will support a task force of IFES experts to lead a data-driven project activity, which will enhance IFES’ support to Haitian electoral stakeholders. This support will involve collecting, cleaning, processing and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data from a range of sources.  

Job Responsibilities 

• Collect, process and analyze quantitative data, including via APIs; 

• Process and analyze quantitative data in R; 

• Contribute to identifying additional reliable data resources;  

• Analyze qualitative data, including content analysis; 

• Support data dashboard upkeep and troubleshooting. 

Qualifications 

Education: A graduate degree in Political Science, Data Science, Econometrics, or related field. (Ph.D. preferred). Emphasis on data training.  

Experience: 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant field; 

• Experience conducting analyses of conflict/disaster-impacted areas with low/inconsistent data availability; 

• Experience with GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.) and obtaining geospatial data via WMS or API and processing and analysing vector and raster data; 

• Familiar with Google suite, especially Google Sheets; 

• Familiar with Caribbean region, especially Haiti (preferred). 

Language skills: Fluency in written and spoken English and French required; Working knowledge of Haitian Creole a plus.  

Physical Requirements/Work Environment: 

This position is remote. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.