SUMMARY
The Hive is the innovation lab at USA for UNHCR. Founded in 2015, The Hive's mission is to engage with the American public to raise awareness about refugees and design solutions that address their needs through technology and the data science process. To learn more about The Hive, visit www.unrefugees.org/TheHive.
The Hive is seeking a Data Scientist to help develop data science solutions as part of an innovation team to enhance the organization’s mission through fundraising analytics and models. The Data Scientist will
play an integral role in creating The Hive’s standards for machine learning and be fully integrated in The Hive’
people-first approach to use and implementation of data-driven insights.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assemble and analyze fundraising data sets to identify patterns in donor behavior
- Identify valuable data sources and collaborate with the engineering team to build pipelines
- Use machine learning tools for feature engineering and predictive modeling
- Collaborate with fundraising teams to address their business challenges
- Communicate data outcomes back to internal and external stakeholders
- Perform ad-hoc analysis and present results in a clear manner
- Ensure code quality by writing clear, maintainable and testable code
- Conduct code reviews and providing feedback to peers
- Apply best practices for managing data science projects, including CI/CD pipelines
- Monitor and optimize performance of deployed models
- Engage with The Hive’s goal to drive innovation, including assessment of new technologies
- Work on external projects, including The Hive’s signature annual event, Innovate4Refugees
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- At least 2-4 years of relevant experience as a data scientist or similar role; Bachelor’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
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In lieu of education/degree requirements, a successful candidate will:
- Understand how to collaborate with a variety of different people and roles; Demonstrates emotional intelligence when interacting with employees, peers, and vendors
- Show strong growth mindset and are able to learn from setbacks
- Be comfortable with ambiguity and can break it down as part of a cross-functional team
- Be willing to confront complex problems head on, without fear of lack of solution
- Be relationship-driven, and adaptable
- Value diversity and take pride in cultivating an atmosphere of inclusion of various thoughts, perspectives, identities, and expressions
- Strong background in implementing machine learning methods
- Understanding of statistical concepts
- Familiarity with database management and querying with SQL
- Experience writing and debugging code in Python
- Experience using data science tools such as NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn and visualization tools such as Matplotlib, Seaborn, D3, Tableau
- Ability to critically evaluate data to identify patterns and anomalies
- Able to communicate data results clearly, including to a non-technical audience
- Approach projects with analytical mindset to clearly define problem and potential solutions with a business outcome in mind
- Work well in a team environment, contributing to collective goals and providing constructive feedback to colleagues
- Adapt to learning new tools and technologies as required
- Demonstrates passion for USA for UNHCR’s mission
WORK LOCATION
Hybrid + New York, NY + May also involve travel to some locations within the company’s region of operations and select donor locations.
COMPENSATION
$109,474 - $119,427
DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS
USA for UNHCR will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
USA for UNHCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Refugees and all other protected classes are encouraged to apply.