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Job Summary

Job Title:
Data Scientist I
Employer:
Tugende
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Information Technology
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Saturday, 31 May 2025

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Data Scientist I job at Tugende | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Are you looking for IT jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Data Scientist I job at Tugende

Deadline: 

31 May 2025

About the Organisation

Tugende is a pioneering social enterprise committed to empowering micro-entrepreneurs across Africa through asset financing, financial education, and support services that enable long-term ownership and economic independence. Founded in 2012 in Uganda, Tugende has earned widespread recognition for its innovative lease-to-own model, particularly among motorcycle taxi (boda boda) riders, and has since expanded to serve clients in diverse sectors including agriculture and small business. The company is celebrated for its positive impact, client-centered approach, and integrity-driven operations, winning numerous accolades for advancing financial inclusion.

Tugende fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values purpose, professional development, and collaborative innovation, offering meaningful job opportunities with flexible arrangements that support employee well-being and growth. With a rapidly growing presence in Uganda and Kenya, and ambitions for broader regional expansion, Tugende leverages digital tools and data-driven insights to scale its reach while maintaining personalized client relationships. Anchored in core values of empowerment, trust, innovation, and resilience, Tugende integrates CSR through community engagement, road safety training, and environmental sustainability initiatives. Learn more at www.tugende.com.

Job Title

Data Scientist I job at Tugende

Tugende

Job Description

The Data Scientist I will work under the supervision of the Senior Data Scientist and collaborate with professionals across data engineering, analytics, and finance. The role will focus on structuring data, developing dashboards, supporting machine learning initiatives, contributing to optimization projects, and automating internal processes. This entry-level position is suited for candidates eager to build practical data science skills in a dynamic and impact-driven environment.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Structure, clean, and validate enterprise data within the Redshift-based data warehouse

  • Develop reusable SQL queries and support data pipeline optimization

  • Build Power BI dashboards and automate operational and financial reporting

  • Contribute to machine learning models for credit scoring, fraud detection, asset tracking, and behavior modeling

  • Assist in deploying models using tools such as Docker, MLFlow, and AWS

  • Support operations research tasks to optimize asset allocation, maintenance, recovery, and risk forecasting

  • Contribute to AI/automation tools including chatbots, LLMs, and image validation systems

  • Document technical processes and collaborate with teams to address business needs

  • Present data insights using PowerPoint, dashboards, or interactive notebooks

  • Participate in internal data literacy initiatives

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or related field

  • 0–2 years’ experience in data science, analytics, or software engineering (internships/academic projects are acceptable)

  • Proficiency in Python and core data libraries: pandas, numpy, matplotlib, scikit-learn

  • Intermediate to strong SQL skills

  • Exposure to Power BI or other BI tools

  • Strong Excel skills and basic experience with dashboard/report automation


Preferred but Not Required:

  • Familiarity with data structures, model evaluation, feature engineering

  • Knowledge of Redshift/PostgreSQL, optimization libraries (pyomo, pulp)

  • Exposure to Docker, MLFlow, and AWS

  • Background in asset financing, fintech, or lending


Soft Skills & Mindset:

  • Fast learner, accountable, detail-oriented

  • Open to mentorship and feedback

  • Passion for solving real-world problems using data

  • Comfortable in a high-performance and fast-paced team culture

How to Apply

ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY!

Interested candidates are advised that applications for this position must be submitted online. To apply please click the “Apply” button below.


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