Education:
Advanced
Degree in Applied Mathematics,
Physics, Cognitive
Science,...
Education:
Advanced
Degree in Applied Mathematics,
Physics, Cognitive
Science, Computer Science, Telecommunications or other science/engineering fields
Experience:
- At least
7 (seven) years of experience in machine learning, signal processing, and/or
artificial intelligence.
- At least
2-5 years of experience delivering real-world solutions using data science
techniques.
- At least
2-5 years managing and building data science teams.
- Demonstrated experience in identifying and solving complex
interdisciplinary technical problems.
- Demonstrated strong abilities for critical thinking and managing
complex inter-disciplinary problems.
- Strong project leadership and management skills required.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills required: sample of published peer-reviewed scientific publications required.
- Solid track record of
designing, executing, interpreting and delivering actionable research and
reporting is necessary.
- Demonstrated understanding of:
-
Advanced
mathematics
-
Simulation,
scenario analysis, modeling
-
Machine
learning, evolutionary computing, neural networks
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Statistics
-
Database
design and structure,
-
Data
privacy
-
Algorithm
design
- Displays
a natural instinct for innovation and pragmatic 'out-of-the-box' thinking.
Other
Desirable Skills
- Ability to work
well under tight deadlines, excellent interpersonal and communication
skills, negotiation skills, networking and coordination skills required
- Ability to travel and to accommodate a flexible work
schedule
- Experience
working on development, humanitarian or international affairs issues.
Language:
Fluency
in English and a working knowledge of another UN language.
*Interested
consultants are advised to carefully study all the sections of this vacancy
details and ensure that they are able to meet the listed working experience
requirements and skills by including this relevant information in the narrative
of your prior jobs description of duties in the online application.