{"id":99439,"date":"2026-06-27T12:27:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T12:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/data-scientist-1-year-fixed-term-contract\/"},"modified":"2026-06-27T12:27:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T12:27:09","slug":"data-scientist-1-year-fixed-term-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/data-scientist-1-year-fixed-term-contract\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Scientist (1 Year Fixed-Term Contract)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Data Scientist (1 Year Fixed-Term Contract)\", \"description\": \"Job Purpose:\\nThe job holder will be responsible for transforming enterprise data into actionable insights by developing analytical models, supporting data-driven decision-making, and contributing to the implementation of the organization\u2019s data strategy, governance framework, and advanced analytics capabilities.\\nKey responsibilities:\\nAnalyze structured and unstructured data to generate actionable insights for business units.\\nDevelop predictive and prescriptive models to support business decision-making.\\nBuild and maintain machine learning models and analytical pipelines.\\nSupport implementation of the enterprise data framework including data quality and governance standards.\\nWork with data platforms e.g., Microsoft Fabric, data lakes to process and analyse data.\\nDevelop dashboards and visualizations for stakeholders\\nTranslate analytical outputs into clear business insights.\\nCollaborate with stakeholders across business and technology teams.\\nIdentify opportunities for AI\/ML to improve business performance.\\nPerform other duties as assigned.\\nKnowledge, experience and qualifications required\\nKnowledge, experience and qualifications required:\\nBachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science or related field.\\n1- 2 years\u2019 experience in data analytics or data science.\\nProficiency in Python\/R, SQL, and Power BI or similar tools.\\nExperience with machine learning and statistical modelling.\\nFamiliarity with cloud data platforms e.g., Microsoft Fabric, Azure.\\nUnderstanding of data governance and regulatory requirements is an advantage.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-06-27\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Britam\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-11T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Britam<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Contract , Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-11<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Job Purpose:<br \/>The job holder will be responsible for transforming enterprise data into actionable insights by developing analytical models, supporting data-driven decision-making, and contributing to the implementation of the organization\u2019s data strategy, governance framework, and advanced analytics capabilities.<br \/>Key responsibilities:<br \/>Analyze structured and unstructured data to generate actionable insights for business units.<br \/>Develop predictive and prescriptive models to support business decision-making.<br \/>Build and maintain machine learning models and analytical pipelines.<br \/>Support implementation of the enterprise data framework including data quality and governance standards.<br \/>Work with data platforms e.g., Microsoft Fabric, data lakes to process and analyse data.<br \/>Develop dashboards and visualizations for stakeholders<br \/>Translate analytical outputs into clear business insights.<br \/>Collaborate with stakeholders across business and technology teams.<br \/>Identify opportunities for AI\/ML to improve business performance.<br \/>Perform other duties as assigned.<br \/>Knowledge, experience and qualifications required<br \/>Knowledge, experience and qualifications required:<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science or related field.<br \/>1- 2 years\u2019 experience in data analytics or data science.<br \/>Proficiency in Python\/R, SQL, and Power BI or similar tools.<br \/>Experience with machine learning and statistical modelling.<br \/>Familiarity with cloud data platforms e.g., Microsoft Fabric, Azure.<br \/>Understanding of data governance and regulatory requirements is an advantage.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Britam on britam.taleo.net to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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