Africa Data Team Lead

The Africa Data Team Lead will lead a talented team of data scientists in delivering cutting-edge insights on jobs and labor markets in Africa. This role involves managing projects end-to-end—from understanding client needs to delegating tasks and ensuring the highest quality of analytical outputs. The Team Lead will also represent WDL at high-profile conferences and meetings, making this a role that combines technical expertise, leadership, and external engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Translate client needs into actionable project plans, ensuring that tasks are effectively delegated to team members.

• Provide strategic direction for data-driven analysis and model development, aligned with client objectives and WDL’s mission.

Team Management:

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of data scientists, fostering an environment of growth and collaboration.

• Manage team members on an HR level, including performance evaluations, promotions, and addressing disciplinary matters.

• Oversee workflows, ensuring adherence to best practices in collaborative coding and version control (e.g., GitHub).

Technical Oversight:

• Critically review the team’s work, ensuring code quality, analytical rigor, and methodological robustness.

• Provide hands-on guidance for advanced coding and data analysis in Python and/or R.

• Ensure compliance with WDL’s standards for reproducible research and transparency.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for WDL’s major multinational donor in this project, building trust and ensuring alignment of deliverables with client expectations.

• Represent WDL at international conferences, workshops, and donor meetings, showcasing the organization’s thought leadership in data science and labor economics.