ALU is hiring a
Statistician / Data Modeler Lead

Summary

Join the ALU School of Wildlife Conservation as a Research Analyst to contribute to groundbreaking research into Africa's wildlife economy and support the development of entrepreneurial conservation leaders.

Requirements

• Post-graduate degree (Masters or PhD) in Economics, Business, Statistics, or a related field
• 3-5 years of professional experience in economic and business modeling
• Proven experience in data collation and coding, with proficiency in R preferred
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to create clear and concise reports and policy briefs
• Experience engaging with government entities or stakeholders in the conservation sector would be an advantage
• Excellent attention to detail, rigor, and efficient task management
• Experience working in a multicultural, dispersed team
• Flexible and comfortable with change—exhibiting a “startup” mindset
• Excellent communication skills; written and spoken English is essential, with and/or Portuguese being an added advantage
• Understanding of the wildlife economy and business of conservation in Africa is a plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct statistical analysis and data modeling related to the wildlife economy for countries across Africa
• Develop appropriate practical and reporting tools to better understand and represent the wildlife economy in Africa to promote public and private investment
• Write comprehensive reports on various economic models and relevant results related to wildlife economy activities, illustrating both current and potential values
• Draft policy briefs and communication materials aimed at government stakeholders
• Engage with government entities and policymakers to promote research findings and influence decision-making processes
• Cross-tabulate, analyze, and interpret wildlife economy data for reports, presentations, and marketing tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research findings into actionable strategies that support the School's initiatives
• Support the planning and execution of workshops, seminars, and presentations to disseminate research findings and foster engagement with stakeholders