Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data 2024 CAN Data Science 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.

Deliverables and outputs:

• Training on use case execution.
• Development of a project plan for the execution and support of the use case
• Monthly progress reports on the program.
• Support for the specified use cases within the government department or SIO.
• Skills and knowledge sharing among the team members of the department.
• Take part in peer exchange activities amongst fellows, departments and organizations.

• Table of Content
• About Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data
• CAN Data Science Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of CAN Data Science Fellowship
• Requirements for CAN Data Science Fellowship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for CAN Data Science Fellowship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data

The Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data is multi-stakeholder network of more than 150 data champions harnessing the data revolution for sustainable development.

CAN Data Science Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of CAN Data Science Fellowship

Fellows will receive a stipend of $1500 monthly for the duration of the fellowship.

Requirements for CAN Data Science Fellowship Qualification

• 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 October 2024 and ending in March 2025.
• 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 programme.

Interview date, Process and Venue for CAN Data Science Fellowship

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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