Nairobi, Kenya Hybrid Employment

NawiriGroup is hiring a Junior Data Scientist

About the Role

Shape the future of data at a growing analytics team focused on responsible innovation. As a Junior Data Scientist, you'll play a hands-on role in building reliable data pipelines, integrating diverse sources, and transforming raw inputs into structured, usable datasets. Your work will directly support analytics, reporting, and early predictive initiatives that guide business strategy and improve guest experiences.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and manage ETL/ELT workflows using Python, SSIS, or AWS Glue to streamline data movement and transformation
  • Connect and harmonize data from APIs including HubSpot, Google Analytics 4, and third-party vendors
  • Design and maintain relational data models in SQL Server and AWS RDS environments
  • Standardize and clean datasets to ensure accuracy and usability for analysis
  • Support data quality initiatives through monitoring and validation processes
  • Conduct exploratory analysis to surface trends and support decision-making
  • Prototype, test, and refine predictive models in collaboration with senior team members
  • Deliver ad-hoc analysis and help build dashboards for business stakeholders, primarily using Power BI
  • Contribute to feature engineering and the early deployment of models into production environments
  • Help improve internal processes, documentation, and tooling across the data function

What We're Looking For

You bring foundational skills in both data engineering and analytics, with practical experience in SQL and Python. You're comfortable navigating technical environments and eager to grow across the data science spectrum. Exposure to cloud platforms, data integration, and structured databases is essential. This role supports your development as the team expands, offering increasing responsibility in modelling and insight generation.

Technology Environment

SQL, Python, SSIS, AWS Glue, REST APIs, HubSpot, Google Analytics 4, SQL Server, AWS RDS, Power BI

Work Environment

This role follows a hybrid model, blending in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. You'll be based in one of several global locations, supporting a distributed team with a shared mission. The structure allows for consistent engagement while respecting work-life balance.

Our Commitment

We are a B Corp certified organisation driven by purpose, balancing people, planet, and profit. Our work in sustainable travel extends to protecting nature and uplifting local communities. Internally, we prioritise learning—offering access to over 130 training modules and a culture that supports personal growth. Innovation in technology and operations is central to how we create lasting impact beyond our organisation.

Required Skills
SQLPythonSSISAWS GlueAPIsHubSpotGA4SQL ServerAWS RDSPower BIdata engineeringanalyticsdata science SQLPythonSSISAWS GlueAPIsHubSpotGA4SQL ServerAWS RDSPower BIdata engineeringanalyticsdata science
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About company
NawiriGroup
Nawiri Group brings together responsible travel companies, local communities and expert partners to deliver long-term impact at scale. It is a purpose-led travel group based in Africa, operating some of the continent’s leading safari brands, with a focus on sustainable and impactful travel that supports ecosystems and local communities.
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Department NawiriGroup SA
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Posted 4 hours ago