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Data Scientist At Ipsos

Ipsos·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Contract
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Job Purpose

  • The Junior Data Scientist is responsible for the overall quality of the data and sample of the Retails or Consumer audit.
  • Work closely with production and field teams to continuously improve the quality of the ipsos retail and consumer audit products.
  • Ensure that KPIs are produced, shared and tracked across all areas of the retail and consumer audit products.
  • He/She should understand the possible market dynamics that can drive the results of a retais audit. Be able to understand and interpret the data trends. Prepare presentations for internal and possibly telets
  • Estimate universes for existing and future retail audit countries, using both internal and external sources.

Job Scope

  • Individual contributor
  • Works independently within team structure
  • Interact with clients and suppliers

Responsibilities and Deliverables

Universe Estimation:

  • New Countries
  • Existing Countries

Sample:

  • Sample Design
  • Sample Maintenance

Production:

  • Sign off on data
  • Retail Audit System

Training:

  • Train client service teams on methodologies and capabilities of the retails audit/retail execution and census.
  • Train field teams on proper audit procedures and identification of store types.

Requirements

Expertise & Competencies:

  • Good people management and interpersonal
  • Ability to work under pressure, to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency with MS Office package
  • Ability to learn other software packages.
  • Excellent Excel skills and expertin pivot tables.
  • Excellent programming skills, specifically in SQL or SAS

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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Send your CV along with a cover letter toipsosnigeria@ipsos.com

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At a glance

Company

Ipsos

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Contract

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

September 22, 2026

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