Applications call for Click-on Kaduna Data Science Fellowship Programme 2020

The Data Science Fellowship Programme is part of the Kaduna State’s Data Revolution Plan aimed at strengthening the coordination in the collection and use of data for evidence-based decision making.

Summary

The Data Science Fellowship Programme is part of the Kaduna State’s Data Revolution Plan aimed at strengthening the coordination in the collection and use of data for evidence-based decision making. The Data Lab Project is jointly implemented by the Kaduna State Government, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Natview Foundation for Technology Innovation. It is a 5-year project aimed at supporting the State in implementing the Data Revolution Plan, with a core objective of developing human capital around data science and the use of data for decision making.

The Click-on Kaduna Data Science Fellowship Programme over the period of 5 years, would be building the capacity of 100 youths in a cohort of 25 persons each year on Data Science and the use of modern tools in decision making. The 6-months programme with a focus on the health sector would have 3-months intensive training in a classroom learning environment and a 3-months paid internship; where participants would have an opportunity to work closely within the Amina J. Mohammed SDGs Data Lab under the Kaduna State Bureau of Statistics.

Benefits

The Click-on Kaduna Data Science Fellowship Programme will offer you the following benefits

• Upgrade your skills
• Internship opportunities
• Work with Public Sector to model data for public policy
• Contribute to the Health Sector
• Use State of the art Facilities at AJM SDGs Data Lab
• Build a Network of Data Scientist

Eligibilities

• 18yrs – 35yrs except for exceptional cases
• The State of residence must be in Kaduna
• Graduate of Tertiary Institutions in any of the STEMS courses particularly: Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Physical Sciences, and any other health-related discipline.
• Undergraduates within the STEM fields identified who are doing their 6months to 1 year
• Internships are also encouraged to apply.

Competency Level

• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Basic Knowledge around using Data & Understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Problem Solving Skills
• Communication Skills(Written and Verbal English)

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