Apply for CAN Data Science Fellowship with Monthly Allowance
The Fellowship
The Capacity Accelerator Network (CAN) initiative develops data science talent for climate and health impact across Africa.
The CAN Fellowship provides emerging data science professionals with the skills needed to address challenges at the intersection of climate and health and make a positive impact on lives across the continent.
During the program, participants collaborate with host institutions and mentors on projects to share their data skills, encourage innovative solutions, and build a network of data professionals committed to sustainable development.
- The fellowship includes practical project work, media training, and opportunities for fellows to present their work at local, regional, and international events.
Applications are open
The fellowship program includes data science training and practical experience through a five-month scheme focusing on specific use cases in different African countries.
Over three years, the program aims to build the capacities of 100-200 data practitioners specializing in data science and its application in health, climate, and related topics. Fellows also support social impact or public sector organizations across multiple African countries.
Application details
Applicants should have a completed first university degree, capacity for independent academic research and study, at least three years of working experience in data management, analysis, and visualization, good communication skills, strong expertise in technology and data science, and a working knowledge of African country contexts concerning climate and health.
- This is a full-time position starting in May 2025 and ending in September 2025. Fellows will receive a monthly stipend and are expected to be physically present within the government department or SIO office during the assignment period.
Eligibility
Candidates must have successfully completed a first university degree and demonstrate a capacity to undertake independent advanced academic research and study.
- Candidates must have 3 years working experience in data management, analysis and visualization.
- Candidates must have good communication skills and possess good quantitative and/or qualitative analytical skills.
- Candidates must have strong expertise in technology, systems development, big data, open data and data science.
- Candidates should have working knowledge of the contexts of African countries, in respect to climate and health.
- This is a full time position. Candidates must be available to carry out duties. The selected fellows will be expected to participate in different activities and to strictly follow the program
Benefits
- Fellows will receive a monthly stipend and are expected to be physically present within the government department or SIO office during the assignment period.
Deadline: April 6, 2025
How to Apply
Interesting applicant can apply via this link:
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