Deadline: 6 September 2024
The Capacity Accelerator Network (CAN) program, in partnership with data.org and funded by the Welcome Trust, combines data science training with experiential learning through a fellowship program that focuses on identified country-specific use-cases and enables training participants to work with an expert to apply learnt skills in practice.
The Capacity Accelerator Network (CAN) initiative develops data science talent for climate and health impact across Africa. The CAN Fellowship provides emerging data science professionals with the skills needed to address challenges at the intersection of climate and health and make a positive impact on lives across the continent.
During the program, participants collaborate with host institutions and mentors on projects to share their data skills, encourage innovative solutions, and build a network of data professionals committed to sustainable development. The fellowship includes practical project work, media training, and opportunities for fellows to present their work at local, regional, and international events.
The fellowship program includes data science training and practical experience through a six-month scheme focusing on specific use cases in different African countries. Over three years, the program aims to build the capacities of 100-200 data practitioners specializing in data science and its application in health, climate, and related topics. Fellows also support social impact or public sector organizations across multiple African countries.
Objectives
- The CAN Fellowship program is a 6-month program to support and help to strengthen the capacity and skills of the demanding National Statistical Systems (NSS), National Statistical Offices (NSOs), Ministries of Agriculture, Health or Environment, Departments and Agencies of government or Social Impact Organizations (SIOs) in Africa for the purpose of strengthening statistical and data capacity in the intersection of climate and health. Fellows will support the office teams with a specific use case supplied by the office, through either reporting, dashboards or software development.
Funding Information
- Fellows will receive a stipend of $1500 monthly for the duration of the fellowship.
Deliverables and Outputs
- Training on use case execution.
- Development of a project plan for the execution and support of the use case
- Monthly progress reports on the program.
- Support for the specified use cases within the government department or SIO.
- Skills and knowledge sharing among the team members of the department.
- Take part in peer exchange activities amongst fellows, departments and organizations.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have successfully completed a first university degree, and demonstrate a capacity to undertake independent advanced academic research and study.
- Candidates must have 3 years working experience in data management, analysis and visualization.
- Candidates must have good communication skills and possess good quantitative and or qualitative analytical skills.
- Candidates must have strong expertise in technology, systems development, big data, open data and data science.
- Candidates should have working knowledge of the contexts of African countries, in respect to climate and health.
- This is a full time position. Candidates must be available to carry out duties. The selected fellows will be expected to participate in different activities and to strictly follow the programme.
For more information, visit Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data.
