The Africa Climate and Health Data Capacity Accelerator Network Call for Application: Data Science Fellowship 2025

The Africa Climate and Health Data Capacity Accelerator Network (CAN), in partnership with data.org and funded by the Wellcome Trust are calling for Applications for the Data Science Fellowship 2025.

The fellows hired under this Terms of Reference (TOR) will support a host government department or social impact organization (SIO) and execute the fellowship phase of the Capacity Accelerator Network. This initiative aims to enhance the relevance and application of data science skills, providing essential tools and guidance for effective data access, analysis, and reporting, with a focus on statistical and data development.

The CAN Fellowship program is a 5-month initiative focused on strengthening the data and statistical capacity of National Statistical Systems (NSS), National Statistical Offices (NSOs), Ministries of Agriculture, Health, Environment, and other relevant government departments or SIOs across Africa. The program seeks to enhance skills at the intersection of climate and health, enabling fellows to work on specific use cases provided by the host organizations. Fellows will contribute to projects through various outputs such as reporting, dashboards, or software development, while directly supporting government or social impact teams.

Eligibility: 

Candidates applying for this fellowship must meet the following qualifications and criteria:

• Educational Background: A completed first university degree with the ability to conduct advanced independent research.
• Professional Experience: A minimum of 3 years of work experience in data management, analysis, and visualization.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in quantitative and/or qualitative analysis, with strong communication skills. 
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in technology, systems development, big data, open data, and data science.
• Contextual Knowledge: Understanding of the African climate and health contexts, particularly how these intersect in the regions where fellows will be placed.
• Full-Time Commitment: This is a full-time role requiring the ability to engage in all aspects of the program. Fellows are expected to fully participate in activities and adhere to program timelines.

Timeline

The fellowship will commence in May 2025 and conclude in September 2025. Fellows will be expected to commit to the full timeline of the program.

Remuneration

Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of $1800 for the duration of the 5-month fellowship.

Read more here. 

Application deadline, 5th of April 2025.