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Pressed Juicery
is expanding—and we're hiring an
R&D Manager
to bring clean-label innovation from our test kitchen to full-scale production

Based in Fresno and Dinuba, CA, this hands-on role ensures that every formula developed at HQ is executed with precision
on the line—batch after batch, bottle after bottle. You'll also help explore new opportunities as we expand into drinks, protein smoothies, Freeze, wellness bowls, and beyond.

About Pressed Juicery
Pressed Juicery is at the forefront of the wellness movement and is dedicated to making healthy living as convenient and delicious as possible. Pressed operates over 100 retail stores, is available in nearly 3,000 supermarkets, and can be delivered to any US location through the Pressed Juicery website or app.

Our Mission
Pressed Juicery's mission is to empower your wellness journey.

Our Workplace Culture

• We embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness
• We speak up with radically candid communication.
• We wholeheartedly support personal and professional growth.
• We believe mistakes can be valuable and lead to continuous improvement.
• Lastly, we value excellence and strive to achieve greatness in all we do

Our Values

• Community - as leaders, we celebrate differences, champion strengths, and compassionately aspire to be our most vibrant selves.
• Passion - curious and humble, we inspire people to make healthy choices.
• Growth - pursuing wellness with intention, we create and embrace good energy.

Our Benefits

• 401k match
• 13 paid holidays and 8 Pressed Days (additional days off)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Two weeks of vacation time
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Referral Program

About The Role
As Pressed expands, consistent product execution is critical. This role ensures what's developed at HQ gets delivered on the line — batch after batch, bottle after bottle. We're hiring an R&D Manager to bridge benchtop formulation and plant-floor execution. Based in Fresno and Dinuba, this role is a hands-on extension of the LA-based R&D team. You'll replicate and troubleshoot formulations in real time, adjusting for natural ingredient variability while upholding Pressed's clean-label standards (no natural flavors, additives, or preservatives). Ideal candidates are strong sensory evaluators, quick problem-solvers, and effective communicators in fast-paced, bilingual (English/Spanish) environments.

Key Responsibilities Include
Product Execution & Scale-Up

• Execute and scale gold-standard formulas in pilot and production runs.
• Adjust processes for ingredient variability (e.g., citrus, herbs, roots, fruits).
• Collaborate with QA, Production, and Procurement for consistent batch outcomes.
• Lead on-floor troubleshooting, post-run reviews, and root cause analysis.
• Citrus blending experience (Valencia, Navel, Mandarin) is a plus.

Sensory & Quality

• Lead in-line sensory checks (flavor, aroma, mouthfeel) against standards.
• Track Brix, pH, color, and taste metrics across inputs and runs.
• Help maintain a gold standard reference and feedback loop with HQ.

Ingredient & Shelf-Life Management

• Evaluate new and backup ingredients for sensory and formulation fit.
• Assist with HPP shelf-life testing (sensory, microbial, packaging stability).
• Document ingredient variability and formulation changes.

Innovation Support

• Support benchtop iteration and small-batch pilots for new concepts.
• Execute short-run tests (e.g., protein smoothies, Freeze blends, Cleanse packs).
• Collaborate with HQ Innovation to identify scale-up friction early.

Manufacturing Liaison

• Serve as bilingual (Spanish-English) link between HQ and floor teams.
• Translate formulation intent into production-ready instructions.
• Assist with new line validation and equipment commissioning.
• Reinforce GMP, HACCP, and internal quality protocols.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain clear logs of trials, adjustments, and sensory evaluations.
• Use Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to report findings and share learnings.
• Proactively communicate trends or issues to HQ R&D for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of food and beverage manufacturing, formulation, or R&D experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.
• Fluent in Spanish (strongly preferred).
• Hands-on experience with clean-label and/or cold-pressed formulations.
• Strong sensory skills and ability to detect off-spec product quickly.
• Comfortable working on the production floor and in a lab.
• Familiar with GMP, HACCP, and shelf-life testing.
• Skilled in cross-functional work with QA, Ops, and Innovation.
• Able to adapt quickly and troubleshoot in fast-paced, iterative environments.
• Experience with short-run pilots or test market support preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

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Are you looking for a Challenge?
Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help We are seeking an
Operational and Laboratory Support Technician
to support the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Office of Chief Scientist, Office of Regulatory and Analytical Laboratories (OARL) at various locations throughout the contiguous United States including Atlanta, GA, Irvine, CA, Jamaica, NY, and Detroit, MI as well as in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

I've never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?
At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Operational and Laboratory Support Technician at Terrestris do?
As the
Operational and Laboratory Support Technician
you will assist with day-to-day laboratory operations that support national regulatory and public health initiatives. This position plays a critical role in ensuring laboratory readiness, compliance, and operational efficiency to support the FDA's mission of protecting public health.

What does a typical day look like for the Operational and Laboratory Support Technician?
You Will

• Prepare Media and Solution to include, pH adjustments, heating, sterilization, labeling, and QA of both in-house and commercially prepared media.
• Perform Sterilization to include, autoclaving media, containers, and waste materials.
• Perform Sample Preparation by using aseptic/non-aseptic techniques to prepare samples up to 50 lbs. using blenders, grinders, and various utensils.
• Perform Environmental Monitoring through air and surface monitoring using sterile media and hand-held instruments and record results in QA forms/logbooks.
• Assist in Dishwashing through the manual and automatic cleaning of labware and transferring items between use, sterilization, and storage.
• Perform Waste Collection and Disposal by collecting and safely disposing of used materials.
• Assist in Laboratory Custodial Support by maintaining cleanliness of lab areas and performing acid cleaning of specific lab items.
• Provide Laboratory Safety Support by conducting regular eyewash and shower station checks.
• Perform Temperature Mapping by placing sensors, collecting data, and evaluating equipment against SOP-established criteria.
• Conduct Equipment Function Verification by verifying operation of balances, pipettes, pH meters, etc.
• Perform DI Water System Checks by conducting QA checks, reading meters, checking light indicators, performing microbial/resistivity tests, and recording results.
• Assist in Inventory Support through the tracking, ordering, and logging laboratory supplies and equipment using electronic systems.

• Provide Transition-In Support by supporting a smooth transition with:

• Transition Plan

• Onboarding activities
• Familiarity with protocols

• Identification of transition-related risks or issues

• Provide Laboratory Administrative Support by:

• Retrieving and delivering lab supplies

• Recordkeeping (e.g., time and attendance)
• Electronic scanning of records with OCR, ensuring image quality and correct sequencing
• Mailing and storing hardcopy records per FDA guidance

What qualifications do you look for?
You might be the medical professional we're looking for if you have:

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• An Associate's degree in a scientific discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Laboratory Technology, Public Health, or related field), or equivalent technical experience in a laboratory environment; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• A minimum of (2) years of relevant experience in laboratory operations or technical support.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety procedures, quality systems (e.g., ISO 17025), and regulatory environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, electronic inventory systems, and basic data entry software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

We Are Extra Impressed By Folks With

• Experience working in a regulatory, federal, or public health laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of FDA mission and OARL's role in regulatory science.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?
We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar
Laboratory Technician
for our
Tatu Girls School
. You will play a critical role in delivering an exceptional 21st Century learning experience for our students. The successful candidate should be
willing and ready to start with us mid September 2025.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.

Disclaimer: Nova Pioneer does not charge any fee to process your application.
About Nova Pioneer
Imagine a world in which every young person across Africa attends a school that truly sets them up for success in the 21st century. A school that cares about individual students and allows them to explore the world around them. A school that focuses more on developing skills than on memorizing content. At Nova Pioneer, we have done more than just imagine this future, we are bringing it to life. Nova Pioneer is a pan-African, independent network of schools offering high quality, accessible education from pre-primary through secondary school. Nova Pioneer uses a unique, enquiry-based learning approach that encourages students to ask "why" instead of telling them the "what". It allows them to form their own thinking through exploration, investigation and collaboration. Nova Pioneer currently has 16 schools in South Africa and Kenya with a vision to launch 100 schools and reach tens of thousands of students across the African continent in the next decade. To learn more visit

About The Role
Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Liaising with science teaching staff on their needs for practical work and maintain an efficient system for the use and allocation of materials and equipment, setting a priority system where necessary
• Advising science teaching staff on technical components of the curriculum
• Assisting science teaching staff with demonstrations
• Assisting science teaching staff in instructing students on the use/care of equipment
• Advising and assist science teaching staff in safety matters relating to the science laboratory
• Demonstrating laboratory techniques to science teaching staff/students
• Setting out equipment and materials for the classroom/department
• Using clear classroom demonstrations
• Maintaining a safe chemical storage/handling/disposal system in accordance with current regulations
• Assisting with the security of the science laboratory and equipment
• Maintaining an inventory of equipment and annual stocktaking
• Keeping a record of the consumables used regularly and maintain adequate supplies of them (including chemicals)
• Acquiring relevant catalogs and price lists
• Ordering equipment and chemicals in consultation with the manager
• Assisting with labeling, storage, stock-taking and ordering of equipment and chemicals
• Servicing and clean simple laboratory apparatus/equipment
• Developing maintenance procedures for laboratory equipment and organize maintenance where required
• Reporting damages to equipment and arrange repairs
• Conducting safety audits for the laboratories
• Evaluating and selecting equipment, and make recommendations for purchase to the Science Coordinator

About You
Skills and Qualifications required:

• Diploma or certificate in Science Laboratory Technology in Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognized institution
• You possess 1-3 years of working experience in a recognized secondary school or equivalent institution
• You are able to prepare students' practical work up to 8-4-4 level with minimum supervision
• You are flexible and open to change - you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well
• You are a problem solver - you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making effort to find appropriate solutions
• You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback

How To Apply
Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? If so, then apply now

To apply, please complete the form on the right hand side of this page. We cannot process applications that are emailed to us.

Please note:
You are encouraged to attach your resume in
PDF format
to protect formatting.

There are a series of stages in the Nova Pioneer interview process and candidates will be moved forward in the process depending on their success in the previous stage. The process is as follows:

• Phone interview: a short conversation to understand your skills and experience a little better
• Practical demonstration of what you can do: you will complete a written task or a demonstration related to the role you are applying for
• Final interview: you'll have a final conversation with the hiring manager before decisions are made

WORKING AT NOVA PIONEER
Nova Pioneer is a place where our people experience tremendous growth, fast We invest heavily in the growth of our people because it leads to greater mastery in both us and our students. "Novaneers" work harder and work longer hours than at most schools but as a result, the growth they experience is extraordinary. We offer consistent and ongoing professional development and provide clear career pathways that ensure that our people are always achieving their personal and professional best. Nova Pioneer has a highly energetic, entrepreneurial environment where our people get to bring their creative and innovative ideas to life. We look for people who are flexible and who are able to adapt and respond quickly to adversity with a positive, can-do attitude (there are no problems, only solutions). We welcome challenges and roll with the punches because it makes us, and our students, better. There is no problem too big for us We work hard but we also have a lot of fun together. We bring infectious energy and enthusiasm to everything we do because joy fuels the hardest work and learning. Read more about our culture principles on our website.

Nova Pioneer will never request an application fee from candidates. If you are contacted with a request to pay a fee from someone claiming to be a Nova Pioneer Talent or Recruitment representative, please do not pay them and report it to us immediately on or
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This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in the office. You will be based in our office in Nairobi. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

About the Program:

The WRI Africa Food Program aims to support the transformation of food systems in Africa to address food and nutritional insecurity for a rapidly growing population, while achieving institution's goals for people, nature, and climate. The program prioritizes three key areas: (i) promoting sustainable, nature-positive agriculture practices, including agroecology and regenerative farming to improve soil health and yields for smallholder farmers; (ii) reducing food loss and waste, and (iii) shifting diets toward diverse, nutrient-dense foods to address malnutrition and health issues especially women and children. The program embraces circularity for food to address the interconnected goals of improving human well-being, protecting nature, and combating climate change.

Job Highlight:

Reporting to Director of the Food Program at WRI Africa, with a dotted line to the PMEL Manager for Africa, you will lead in the development of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) system design for the Food Program and design cost-effective strategies for measurement of progress and impact of program interventions. You will be adept at managing multiple opportunities with the ability to negotiate and develop complex strategic partnerships to advance the program's work. You will take lead in assessment of project impacts in the food program and oversee growth of the MEL component of the Food Program. You will integrate equity into your work.

What you will do:

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Impact (60%):

• Oversee food program monitoring, evaluation, learning, work planning and reporting roles and responsibilities
• Design, review and update the food program MEL System, MEL plan and frameworks in line with Program TOCs, donor requirements and needs of the various projects and track the implementation and pause and reflect moments of the of the food program theories of change
• Lead and coordinate the process of annual work planning, budgeting and reporting for the food program including data compilation and collection, analysis and annual reporting of the progress of the food program and support teams in the process of work planning and budgeting
• Program monitoring: Organise field-based monitoring and spot checks for the food program, participate in in the design and implementation of the monitoring data collection tools, report writing, reporting and dissemination
• Supervise the submission of quality, comprehensive and timely quarterly progress reports for the food program
• Coordinate and participate in the annual Data Quality Assurance, training and reporting for Outcome and output indicators that contribute to the institutional score card for the food program and Identify data and knowledge gaps impeding effective deployment of food systems
• Support the process of Pause and reflect moments in defining, redefining and reviewing food program performance outcomes and outputs indicators and updated in the DevResult, and support the process of data analysis of quantitative data as well as qualitative data on all program inputs, outputs and outcomes
• Conduct MEL training and capacity building for the food program and offer leadership and technical support to project staff in the implementation of their monitoring responsibilities to ensure correct and timely collection of monitoring data
• Conduct and participate in research that advances knowledge and learning on the priority areas for Food for WRI Africa, including regular writing, review and publishing of journal articles, peer reviewed reports, issue briefs, opinion pieces and strategic communication outputs
• Track the process to ensure the food program in WRI Africa is achieving the outcomes set in the strategy in priority countries and landscapes by setting clear goals and robust execution plans
• Support in the leadership and oversight in the day-to-management of program with respect n resource, finance, programming and risk management
• Lead efforts in reviewing existing evaluation approach and to promote more rigorous and impact-oriented evaluation design

Fundraising and Engagement (20%):

• Lead in the development of MEL frameworks for all donor proposals under the food program Support
• Support the food program in building relationships with a diverse network of relevant public and private sector actors to maintain a strong network of research and academic, development and public institutions that will advance food systems transformation
• Review proposals developed by the Food Program to integrate relevant MEL frameworks

Institutional support MfR /PMEL (20%):

• Actively participate in the MfR/PMEL community of Practice, providing technical input in the policy and institutional demands
• Participate and contribute to the development, review and update of the institutional Results framework and theories of change
• Actively support and engage in the host country's PMEL activities
• Design Terms of Reference, procure and manage consultants in the food program as needed
• Lead and nurture a growing team of researchers in food program focus areas.

What you will need:

• Education: You have a completed master's degree in Economics, Project Management, M& E or related fields
• Experience: You have 7+ years full-time relevant work experience
• Experience designing and managing complex, multi-partner projects in an NGO setting, with experience creating and communicating theories of change, results frameworks, and other components of a MEL for project donors, partners, and stakeholders
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise on issues related to project design, monitoring, evaluation and learning
• Experience in proposal writing in a development setting
• Demonstrable qualitative and quantitative analytical skills and knowledge on socio-economic modelling
• Publication record in peer-reviewed outlets
• Experience working in a team to address complex situations involving numerous and sometimes competing organizational constituencies
• Experience in project management
• Ability to travel internationally
• Experience working in an international team
• Languages: Verbal and written proficiency in English. Knowledge of French is preferable
• Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.

Potential Salary:

Salary Is Commensurate With Experience And Other Compensable Factors.
How to Apply:

Please submit a resume with a cover letter by
2 September
2025
. We may close for applications sooner if we receive a high volume of qualified applications.

You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US
• The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI
• Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours
• Generous leave days that increase with tenure

About Us:

World Resources Institute works to improve people's lives, protect and restore nature and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization, we leverage our data, expertise and global reach to influence policy and catalyse change across systems like food, land and water; energy; and cities. Our 2,000+ staff work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and with partners in over 50 nations.

Our mission and values:

WRI's mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth's environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Independence, Integrity, Impact, Partnership and Care.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Our People team carefully reviews all applications

Job Description/Requirements
JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsBachelors or master's in computer science, machine learning, or related field  5+ years of industry experience working on data scientist with a focus on data modelling, stakeholder management and data mining., Proficiency using machine learning frameworks like keras, pytorch, Tensorflow, sckit-learn, statistical tools (statistical tests, distribution, regression, maximum likelihood estimators, strong math skills (multivariate calculus, linear algebra), machine learning methods (k-Nearest Neighbours, Naive Bayes, SVm, Decision forests), Data visualization tools (matplotlib, , Tableau). Experience working with structured and unstructured data using Python, R, Scala, Java, SQL in addition to one or more of Spark/Hadoop/Hive/HDFS , Apache Airflow, RabbitMQ/Kafka, Spark, Kubernates, and dbt. Working knowledge of databases, data systems, and analytics solutions, including proficiency in SQL, NoSQL, Java, Spark and Amazon Redshift for reporting and dashboard building. Experience with implementing unit and integration testing.

Responsibilities
Data Mining (20%): Design and implement robust data mining models to support analytics and reporting requirements. Carry out pre – processing, cleansing, and validating the integrioty of data to be used for analysis Enhance data collection procedures to include all relevant information for developing analytic systems. Statistical modelling (70%) Use statistical and machine learning techniques to develop solutions to support business operations from sales to credit collection. Stakeholder management (10%) Communicate results with stakeholders within the business operations teams.

Required Skills
Tax management, Cost tracking, analysis, Data analysis, Statistics, Data science, Reporting

Required Education
Bachelor's degree

Summary
The Senior Research Analyst is responsible for internal project management and report writing. This role requires the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders, manage multiple projects and analyze complex data sets, synthesize information, and present findings in a clear and concise manner. To be successful in this role, you must have strong communication skills, excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask.

Responsibilities
Participate in client meetings to ensure comprehension of client needs.

Support in writing RFPs, questionnaire design, writing research reports, strategic recommendations and client presentation.

Create statistical analysis and reporting plans, conducting analysis of results.

Full cycle project management in collaboration with the operations team to ensure quality control and adherence to project timelines, such as validating the questionnaire's test link, interviewer training, coordinating field implementation, follow-up and validation of the pre-test, daily project field monitoring, project follow-up and coordinating end of fieldwork stages.

Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's in Sociology, Psychology, Business or related field

Minimum 4 years' work experience in client facing/customer service roles

Minimum with 2 years' Market Research experience as a Market Research Analyst, preferably on supplier side research.

Skills
Strong Project Management skill: Adept managing multiple projects and timelines at once.

Strong Client Management skill: Adept at nurturing client relationships, understanding client needs and helping clients in solving their business problems with research.

Excellent communication and presentation skills: Ability to convey complex data and insights in a clear and compelling manner.

Excellent analytical skills: Ability to examine and interpret data with keen attention to detail; identify trends, patterns, and insights, and draw meaningful conclusions that is useful for decision-making.

Founded in 2018, Gozem is today a technological group of more than 400 people,
agile and ambitious
, which offers via its mobile application a very wide range of services including transport, delivery, financing, mobile money and many others, to African users. Present in Benin, Togo, Gabon and Cameroon, our group's ambition is to become "Africa's Super App" by establishing itself throughout French speaking Africa. Our solution is 100% focused on the African market, serving drivers, customers, traders and soon, SMEs in our areas of activity.

We are a multinational group, with a strong presence in several cities and pride ourselves on
helping to improve the lives of local communities
through the digitalisation of the market and the introduction of technology-based efficiencies.

Are you looking to grow in a challenging and friendly environment? Do you want to evolve and progress in dynamic and disruptive digital contexts?

Join us in building a new African digital ecosystem that improves the quality of life.
Together, let's make Africa smile
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What is a Senior Data Scientist at Gozem?
At Gozem, our Senior Data Scientist is a strategic role at the intersection of
data science, applied machine learning, and fintech innovation
. In the Gozem Money business, you will design and implement advanced models to analyze transactional and behavioral data, predict outcomes, detect risks, and unlock new growth opportunities.

This role goes beyond model-building: you will take ownership of the
end-to-end data science workflow
, including fetching and cleaning data from diverse sources, building scalable models, and deploying them in production. You will collaborate closely with business leaders, engineers, and product managers to translate complex datasets into actionable insights that shape financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa.

As a senior member of the data team, you will also mentor junior team members, contribute to our data culture, and play a key role in
ensuring insights quality, governance, and reliability
across our pipelines.

Your Tasks

• Build and deploy advanced statistical, machine learning, and AI models for use cases such as fraud detection, credit scoring, customer segmentation, churn prediction, and personalization.
• Design and implement analytics pipelines: clean, structure, and consume raw data from our data lakehouse, and other sources.
• Lead data-driven decision-making: collect, transform, analyze, and communicate insights that directly inform product, risk, and growth strategies.
• Manage and deliver data science projects from conception to production, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Operations, Finance) to translate business problems into data solutions.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of models and pipelines, ensuring the related solutions remain reliable, fair, and scalable.
• Mentor junior data scientists and analysts, providing guidance on best practices and methodologies.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advances in AI/ML, MLOps, and fintech analytics, and help integrate them into Gozem's stack.

You are the right person for this job if you .

• Have strong expertise in machine learning, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling, and know how to bring models from prototype to production.
• Have hands-on experience with transactional data, financial services data, or digital payments.
• Are comfortable with basic analytics engineering tasks: writing efficient SQL queries, cleaning large messy datasets, and automating data flows.
• Have experience working with metadata standards, insights quality frameworks, and governance practices.
• Are able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Can balance innovation with pragmatism, delivering models and insights that drive measurable business impact.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, taking ownership of challenges and moving projects forward.

You have

• Education: Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in data science, preferably in fintech, banking, payments, or digital platforms.
• Core skills: Mastery of SQL, Python, and ML frameworks (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Analytics engineering basics: Experience with ETL & automation tools (Airflow, Dataform, or equivalent), and handling large-scale structured/unstructured datasets.
• Visualization: Proficiency in Looker Studio, Metabase, or other BI tools.
• Nice-to-have skills: Knowledge of R, BigQuery, GCP, or MLOps frameworks (MLflow, Kubeflow, etc.).
• Tools to master: Asana, Jira, Google Suite.
• Languages: French and/or English (bilingual proficiency is a strong plus).
• Location: Hybrid.

What We Like Most

• Self-motivated, autonomous, and proactive in identifying opportunities to create value with data.
• A natural mentor who enjoys helping others grow.
• Detail-oriented, structured, and able to manage time efficiently in a fast-paced, multi-market environment.
• Excited about the challenge of using data to transform financial services in Africa.

Working Conditions & Benefits
We offer our employees a fair, friendly and intercultural working environment, in which we strive to develop the talents of each individual. To achieve this, we offer:

Open-space offices and teleworking time possible (to be arranged with your manager)

A gross monthly remuneration defined according to our internal salary grid as well as the relevance of your past experiences for the position.

An option to buy shares in Gozem

An annual bonus allowing you to receive between 0 and 4.5 months of additional salary the following year

Benefits on our Super App for your travel and deliveries

A health and IT insurance package

And above all, the opportunity to join a young, dynamic team that has a real social impact in French-speaking Africa
Interview process

• An initial introductory meeting with the recruitment manager (15 minutes)
• A written interview questionnaire
• A business case to be completed within 07 days
• A presentation of your business case with the head of the Data team (future n+1) and a time to discuss your professional experience followed by a referral request (you give us 4 professional contacts to whom we send a questionnaire)
• One final validation interview with one of our co-founders

• Nairobi Kenya
• Posted 1 hour ago
• Deadline: 09 October 2025
• Partner: CIFOR-ICRAF

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Under the supervision of the head of SPACIAL the Spatial Data Scientist – Remote Sensing will lead and implement advanced remote sensing analysis tasks, including processing of optical and SAR data, timeseries analysis, and predictive modeling with primary focus on the modeling of temporal dynamics across complex landscapes. The position will support a range of projects and programmes across CIFOR-ICRAF, including Regreening Africa, Knowledge for Great Green Wall Action (K4GGWA). Towards Ending Drought Emergencies (Twende), and upcoming assessments of soil and land health with funding from NORAD.

Duties and responsibilities

Spatial data science

• Optical data processing and analysis, including from sensors such as Sentinel 2 and Landsat 8/9.
• SAR data processing and analysis, primarily Sentinel 1.
• Timeseries analysis, including detection of trends and anomalies in temporal data (vegetation, precipitation, land surface temperatures, etc)
• Predictive modeling of time series data, including forecasting where relevant.
• Applications of machine learning for predictive modeling and mapping of indicators relevant to assessment of ecosystem health using a combination of field data and remote sensing.
• Spatial data analysis tasks, including spatial queries, vector data extraction, processing, and cleaning.
• General data analysis and report writing.
• Supervise a team of junior spatial data scientists and developers.
• Develop communication products/outputs where relevant.

Capacity development

• Lead internal capacity development seminars within CIFOR-ICRAF.
• Capacity development of partners and stakeholders through workshops as part of projects with particular emphasis on spatial data processing and modeling.

Stakeholder engagement

• Work closely with the CIFOR-ICRAF stakeholder engagement team (SHARED) to provide analytical outputs that feed into project delivery, for example monitoring outputs as part of the Great Green Wall.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement events as part of the development of decision support tools and platforms.

Various Other Tasks

• Contribute to micro-dashboard development as part of the Global Resilience Impact Tracker platform
• Support projects and programs with analytical support and stakeholder engagement with decision makers.
• Lead and/or contribute to scientific papers.
• Contribute to proposal development and writing.

Requirements
Education, knowledge and experience

• MSc degree in remote sensing and spatial data science is required with proven ability to conduct highly complex analytical tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Advanced computer programming skills in R Statistics, some knowledge of Python and/or Julia, database technologies, and data management.

Personal Attributes And Competencies

• Excellent skills in organizing and priority setting, with the ability to work effectively under time pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Have initiative and capable of working independently as well as an effective team player.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
• Experience working with a wide and diverse network of groups and individuals.
• Proactive, target driven, and diligent.
• Works with trustworthiness and integrity.

Education, knowledge and experience

• MSc degree in remote sensing and spatial data science is required with proven ability to conduct highly complex analytical tasks.
• Advanced computer programming skills in R Statistics, some knowledge of Python and/or Julia, database technologies, and data management.

Terms and conditions

• This is a Globally Recruited Staff (GRS) position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in USD, commensurate with skills and experience.
• The appointment will be for two (2) year period, inclusive of a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
• The duty station will be in Kenya, Nairobi.

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Build.Shop is hiring: Advanced Technical Writer (Remote)

At
Build.Shop
, we're passionate about empowering developers with intuitive, effective tools. As we grow, we're looking for an
Advanced Technical Writer
to partner with our engineering team and craft clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation for our modules and tools.

You'll be working on our official guide: Build.Shop Support Help Center

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with engineers to understand new and existing modules in depth
• Draft and refine technical help docs, step-by-step guides, and user manuals
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible instructions
• Ensure consistency in tone, formatting, and accuracy across all docs
• Use tools like Markdown, DITA, MadCap Flare, or similar CMS to publish and maintain content
• Manage version control and updates in GitHub/Confluence
• Incorporate visuals (screenshots, diagrams, flowcharts) to enhance clarity
• Conduct peer reviews and implement developer/UX feedback

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's in English, Technical Communication, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of technical writing experience (ideally SaaS/software dev)
• Exceptional written English and editorial precision
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Excellent collaboration and communication with dev/UX/support teams
• Skilled with documentation tools: Markdown, Git/GitHub, Confluence, MadCap Flare, etc.
• Knowledge of AP/Chicago style, technical style guides, or DITA/XML
• Bonus:
  API documentation, tutorials, embedded code snippets, or diagramming tools

What We Offer

• Flat-rate compensation: $500 for the full project
• Flexible hours — set your own schedule
• Supportive collaboration with dev + content teams
• Clear scope and timeline — no surprises, no scope creep
• Opportunity to work with a boutique digital agency serving top-tier luxury brands

Interested? Let's talk Apply today and help us make Build.Shop documentation as intuitive and elegant as the tools themselves.