Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 05 May 2019
The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) is the world’s authoritative source of data and analysis on internal displacement. Since our establishment in 1998 as part of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), we offer a rigorous, transparent and independent service to the international community, and inform policy and operational decisions to improve the lives of people living in, or at risk of, internal displacement.
With a team of 23 people in Geneva and an annual budget of 5 million USD, we monitor more than 130 countries in the world for which we provide verified, consolidated and multi-sourced estimates of the number of people internally displaced or at risk of becoming displaced by conflict, violence, disasters and development projects. We complement this global data with interdisciplinary research into the drivers, patterns and impacts of internal displacement. Using this evidence, we provide tailor-made advice and support to inform global, regional and national policy-making. Our data and evidence are published on our website and via our Global Internal Displacement Database (http://www.internal-displacement.org/database/displacement-data). Our flagship report, the Global Report on Internal Displacement (http://www.internal-displacement.org/global-report/grid2018/), published every year in May, is the world reference on IDP statistics, featuring trends and thematic analyses, country and regional spotlights.
Data Science – Python developer
IDMC is now recruiting for a data science intern to support our monitoring of internal displacement with Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques. If you have experience on NLP, data visualization and Python programming, we look forward to receiving your application.
1.Role and responsibilities
Working under the supervision of the IDMC Senior Data Scientist, the intern will help developing the IDMC NLP tools, these include:
- Expanding the IDETECT tool (https://uniteideas.spigit.com/main/Page/PCIDETECT) to include other languages such as French, Spanish, Arabic
- Integration of the NLP tool with the Global Internal Displacement Database (GIDD)
Critical interfaces
Relevant interfaces for this position are:
- Head of Data and Analysis
- Senior Data Scientist
- Database Developer
- All staff as required
2.Competencies
Generic professional competencies:
- Experience in developing Python, Docker, SQLAlchemy.
- Experience in PostgresSQL.
- Familiar with Natural Language Processing and machine learning
- Ability to deliver according to agreed deadlines
- Excellent communication and writing skills in English
Behavioural competencies
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multi task
- Accurate written English
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
Miscellaneous
- This internship position lasts for a period of 6 months
- Start date ASAP
- Please note that for reasons related to the procedure for work permits in Switzerland, only candidates with an EU/EFTA nationality or a valid work permit for Geneva, Switzerland can be considered for this role.
How to apply:
Candidates should complete an NRC WebCruiter application including the following:
- CV and personal details
- Studies and (expected) graduation date
- Availability
Applications will only be accepted through the NRC recruitment platform: https://www.webcruiter.no/wcmain/advertviewpublic.aspx?oppdragsnr=4068359983&company_id=23109900&Link_source_id=&use_position_site_header=0&culture_id=EN
We look forward to receiving your application.