Data Scientist

ACE Group

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Job Overview

Location

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Salary

NGN 250,000 - 350,000 monthly

Employment Type

Contract

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Nonprofit & NGO

Experience Level

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Application Deadline

February 26, 2026

About the Company

ACE Group is a dedicated consulting and non-profit organization committed to eradicating health and social inequities throughout Africa. We leverage systems thinking, research implementation, and impact measurement to develop scalable and sustainable solutions tailored to local contexts.

Our expertise spans strategy and systems design, program implementation, monitoring, evaluation, research and learning (MERL), digital innovation, and knowledge translation. We collaborate with a diverse range of partners, including organizations, donors, governments, and communities, to strengthen systems, foster innovation, and promote equitable outcomes across the continent.

Job Description

ACE Group is seeking a skilled Data Scientist for a 12-month contract to significantly enhance our data management and analytical capabilities. This role is pivotal in our mission to combat health and social inequities across Africa by transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights.

You will be responsible for designing and implementing robust data collection, cleaning, and transformation processes. Utilizing your expertise in SQL, Python, and R, you will extract, manipulate, and analyze diverse datasets. A key part of your role will involve developing automated and interactive dashboards using Power BI and Advanced Excel to visualize trends, identify patterns, and support evidence-based decision-making.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to impactful programs by providing high-quality data visualizations, analytical reports, and technical guidance. You will also play a role in developing data models for improved forecasting and performance tracking, ensuring data accuracy and integrity throughout.

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Required Skills

SQLPythonRData CleaningData TransformationData ManagementExploratory Data Analysis (EDA)Dashboard DevelopmentPower BIAdvanced ExcelData VisualizationStatistical AnalysisProblem-SolvingCommunicationProject Management

Key Responsibilities

Work closely with the Program Associate and technical teams to understand data needs and reporting requirements.
Design and implement data collection, cleaning, transformation, and management processes.
Extract, manipulate, and analyze structured and unstructured datasets using SQL, Python, and R.
Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends, patterns, correlations, and anomalies.
Develop automated and interactive dashboards using Excel and Power BI.
Produce high-quality data visualizations and analytical reports to support programme decision-making.
Develop and maintain data models to improve forecasting, performance tracking, and strategic planning.
Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and quality assurance through validation checks.
Document methodologies, code scripts, and dashboard user guides.
Support monitoring and evaluation activities through statistical analysis and performance tracking.
Provide technical guidance to team members on data interpretation and dashboard use.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
Minimum of three (3) years' experience in data science, analytics, machine learning, or a related role.
Demonstrated experience in data exploration, supervised learning, clustering, and applied analytics.
Strong proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib/Seaborn, Scikit-learn), R (tidyverse, ggplot2, statistical modelling), and SQL (data extraction, joins, aggregations, and query optimization).
Advanced experience in data visualization and business intelligence tools, including Power BI (DAX, data modelling, interactive dashboards) and Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, and automated dashboards).
Proven experience in data cleaning, transformation, automation, and working with large, complex datasets.
Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
Experience working with database infrastructures and understanding of data architecture.
Excellent data visualization, storytelling, documentation, and reporting skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate insights to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong organizational and project management skills.

Benefits & Perks

Opportunity to work on impactful projects addressing health and social inequities.
Collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
Exposure to diverse datasets and analytical challenges.
12-month contract duration.