Africa Climate and Health Data Capacity Accelerator Fellowship Starts May 2025 (Apply by April 5)

Terms of Reference – Data Science Fellows for the Africa Climate and Health Data Capacity Accelerator Network (CAN)

For a fellow to be embedded within a host Government Office and/or Social Impact Organization (SIO) in Africa

Project Summary

The Africa Climate and Health Data Capacity Accelerator Network (CAN) program, in partnership with data.org and funded by the Wellcome Trust, combines data science training with experiential learning through a fellowship program that focuses on identified country-specific use cases. This program enables training participants to work with an expert to apply learned skills in practice.

The fellow hired through this Terms of Reference (TOR) will support the government department or social impact organization and execute the fellowship phase of the Capacity Accelerator Network. This TOR aims to make data science skills and support more relevant to the institution by providing tools, guidance, and related agreed services to access, analyze, and report on the data projects as defined for the purpose of statistical and data development.

Project Objectives

The CAN Fellowship program is a 5-month program designed to support and strengthen the capacity and skills of National Statistical Systems (NSS), National Statistical Offices (NSOs), Ministries of Agriculture, Health, or Environment, and government agencies or Social Impact Organizations (SIOs) in Africa. The goal is to enhance statistical and data capacity at the intersection of climate and health. Fellows will assist office teams with specific use cases provided by the office, through reporting, dashboards, or software development.

Deliverables and Outputs

Training on use case execution
Development of a project plan for executing and supporting 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 team members
Participation in peer exchange activities among fellows, departments, and organizations

Application and Selection Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Education: A completed first university degree with demonstrated capacity for independent advanced academic research and study.
Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in data management, analysis, and visualization.
Skills:
- Strong expertise in technology, systems development, big data, open data, and data science.
- Good communication and analytical skills (quantitative and/or qualitative).
- Working knowledge of the contexts of African countries regarding climate and health.
Commitment: This is a full-time position. Candidates must be available to carry out duties as assigned. The selected fellows will be expected to participate in various activities and strictly follow the program.

Reporting Arrangements

The fellow will report to the government department or SIO project team, as well as the Global Partnership.

During the assignment, the fellow is expected to be physically present within the government department or SIO office. A hybrid model (some in-person and some remote work) may be considered, but this is not a fully remote role.

Timeline

Start Date: May 2025
End Date: September 2025

Remuneration

Monthly Stipend: $1,800 (for the duration of the fellowship)

Application Process

Applications must be submitted exclusively via SurveyMonkey Apply.

Deadline

Application Deadline: April 5, 2025
Late applications will not be considered.

Project Partners

About The Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data

The Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (The Global Partnership), hosted at the UN Foundation, is a fast-growing international network of over 700 partners dedicated to making data-driven decision-making accessible to all. The partnership includes governments, businesses, civil society organizations, international agencies, academia, foundations, and statistical agencies.

The Global Partnership works to enhance data production and use to drive better decisions and improve lives globally. They do this through strategic partnerships, advocacy, technical assistance, and pilot initiatives at global, regional, and national levels.

For more information, visit: www.data4sdgs.org.

About data.org

data.org is a collaborative platform aimed at building the field of data for social impact. The organization partners with groups worldwide to increase data usage for social good, improving lives on a large scale.

For more details, visit: www.data.org.