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  • Posted: Dec 11, 2017
    Deadline: Dec 16, 2017
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    Your Story, Our Story We always believed that insurance, in it's current form, is unfit for human consumption. We waited and waited for someone to do something. No one did. Then a voice said, 'be the change you wanna see' - and here we are... If our experience sounds familiar to you, then this is your story too. Join us and let's make this our Kava Story....
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    Data Scientist

    Job Description
     
    Your primary focus will be in applying data mining techniques, doing statistical analysis, and building high quality prediction models integrated with our products.
     
    Requirements
    • Experience using statistical computer languages (R, Python, SLQ, etc.) to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets.
    • Ability to work with both structured and unstructured data and come up with solutions and strategies to business challenges.
    • Ability to process data and present it through visuals and communicate to both a technical and non-technical audience.
    • Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts.
    • Experience working with and creating data architectures.
    • Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.) and their real-world advantages/drawbacks.
    • Ability to develop custom data models and algorithms to apply data sets.
    • Ability to develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy.
    Experience and Qualifications
    • Proven experience as a Data Scientist or Data Analyst.
    • Experience in data mining.
    • Understanding of machine-learning and operations research.
    • Knowledge of R, SQL and Python; familiarity with Scala, Java or C++ is an asset.
    • Experience using business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau) and data frameworks (e.g. Hadoop).
    • Analytical mind and business acumen.
    • Strong math skills (e.g. statistics, algebra).
    • Problem-solving aptitude.
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
    • Advanced Degree or BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or relevant field; graduate degree in Data Science or other quantitative field is preferred.
    • A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques.

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    Data Analyst

    Job Requirements

    • Experience using statistical computer languages (R, Python, SLQ, etc.) to manipulate data.
    • Ability to clean up, manipulate, analyse and interpret complex data sets relating to the business
    • Analyzing interesting trends found in the data.
    • Creating visualizations and dashboards to help the company interpret and make decisions with the data.
    • Experience in preparing and presenting reports for internal and external audiences using business analytics reporting tools.
    • Exposure to a variety of machine learning techniques (clustering, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, etc.)
    Experience and Qualifications
    • Proven experience as a Data Analyst.
    • Experience in data mining.
    • Knowledge of statistical computer languages (R, SQL and Python)
    • Analytical mindset.
    • Strong math skills (e.g. statistics, algebra).
    • Problem-solving aptitude.
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
    • BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or relevant field; graduate degree in Data Science or other quantitative field is preferred.
    • Interest to learn and master new technologies and techniques.

    Method of Application

    If you meet this qualifications and would like to join our team of professionals, kindly send your CV and Cover letter to recruit@kava.africa before the end of day 16th December 2017.

    Let the job title as the subject of your email and indicate your expected salary in your cover letter.

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