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Support evaluation work leveraging digital technologies

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Overview

Support evaluation work leveraging digital technologies

You have:

  • Strong knowledge in digital technologies including big data, blockchain, geo-spatial data, social media, AI, and ML.
  • Experience in enhancing evaluation design and data analysis through innovative methods.
  • Ability to coach and advise teams on the use of data science in evaluations.
  • Experience in data acquisition and utilization for evaluation purposes.

Contract

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Consultant type: Individual Consultant

Consultant Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Publication date: 18-Oct-2023 Closing date: 30-Oct-2023

Job family: Evaluation

IDEV seeks expressions of interest from Individuals in the following assignment: The objective of the assignment is to support the department to effectively leverage digital technologies (big data, blockchain, geo-spatial data, social media, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, etc.) to enhance evaluation design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, reporting and dissemination. The Consultant will help build and enhance data science capacity within IDEV and its application to evaluation work through a variety of methods and processes, and to support IDEV’s data acquisition and utilization. The work will involve a mix of hands-on data science skills, in addition to coaching and advising teams and individuals on use of data science to support evaluations.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a project where you successfully leveraged digital technologies for evaluation? This question assesses your practical experience in using technology for evaluation purposes. Provide specific examples illustrating the technologies used and the outcomes.
How do you approach coaching teams in data science methodologies? The interviewer wants to understand your coaching style and effectiveness. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced in integrating digital technologies into evaluation practices? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure data quality when using big data technologies? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a machine learning project you've implemented in evaluation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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