Apply for the Africa Climate and Health Data Capacity Accelerator Network (CAN) Data Science Fellowship 2025: A Monthly Stipend

of $1800 Available for the Duration of the Fellowship

The Africa Climate and Health Data Capacity Accelerator Network (CAN), in partnership with data.org and funded by the Wellcome Trust, is designed to merge data science training with experiential learning through a fellowship program. The goal is to address country-specific use-cases and allow fellows to apply the skills learned through direct collaboration with experts in the field.

The fellows hired under this Terms of Reference (TOR) will support a host government department or social impact organization (SIO) and execute the fellowship phase of the Capacity Accelerator Network. This initiative aims to enhance the relevance and application of data science skills, providing essential tools and guidance for effective data access, analysis, and reporting, with a focus on statistical and data development.

Project Objectives

The CAN Fellowship program is a 5-month initiative focused on strengthening the data and statistical capacity of National Statistical Systems (NSS), National Statistical Offices (NSOs), Ministries of Agriculture, Health, Environment, and other relevant government departments or SIOs across Africa.

The program seeks to enhance skills at the intersection of climate and health, enabling fellows to work on specific use cases provided by the host organizations. Fellows will contribute to projects through various outputs such as reporting, dashboards, or software development, while directly supporting government or social impact teams.

Deliverables and Outputs

Fellows will be responsible for the following deliverables and outputs during their fellowship:

• Training on Use Case Execution: Fellows will receive training to support the execution of the specific use case defined by the host government department or SIO.
• Project Plan Development: Fellows will  create a detailed project plan outlining the execution strategy and support required for the use case.

• Monthly Progress Reports: Regular progress updates will be required, detailing achievements, challenges, and insights gained from the project.

Benefits

• Fellows will obtain a monthly stipend and are anticipated to be bodily current throughout the authorities division or SIO workplace in the course of the project interval.
• Fellows will obtain a stipend of $1800 monthly for the length of the fellowship.

• Use Case Support: Fellows will actively contribute to the execution and support of the specified use case within the host department or SIO.

• Skills and Knowledge Sharing: Fellows will engage in knowledge-sharing activities, fostering skills exchange among team members within the department or organization.
• Peer Exchange: Fellows will participate in peer exchange activities with other fellows, departments, and organizations to enhance cross-collaboration.

Application and Selection Criteria

Candidates applying for this fellowship must meet the following qualifications and criteria:

• Educational Background: A completed first university degree with the ability to conduct advanced independent research.
• Professional Experience: A minimum of 3 years of work experience in data management, analysis, and visualization.
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in technology, systems development, big data, open data, and data science.
• Contextual Knowledge: Understanding of the African climate and health contexts, particularly how these intersect in the regions where fellows will be placed.
• Full-Time Commitment: This is a full-time role requiring the ability to engage in all aspects of the program. Fellows are expected to fully participate in activities and adhere to program timelines.

• Reporting Arrangements

  Fellows will report directly to the project team within the government department or SIO. Additionally, they will report to the Global opportunities team throughout the duration of the fellowship. Fellows will be expected to physically attend their host office for a significant portion of the week. While a hybrid model (with a mix of remote work) will be considered, the position will not be fully remote.

• Timeline

  The fellowship will commence in May 2025 and conclude in September 2025. Fellows will be expected to commit to the full timeline of the program.

Application Process

Applications for the fellowship must be submitted via SurveyMonkey Apply. Interested candidates should ensure they complete their application by the deadline.

• Deadline: The application deadline is April 5th, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.

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