Role Title:
Strategic Data Science Partnerships Lead – Qualification Accreditation Office (May Edition)
Department:
SayPro Qualification Accreditation Strategic Partnerships Office
Reporting to:
Head, SayPro Strategic Partnerships Royalty
Execution Mode:
Hybrid – Online via SayPro Website Platform / Onsite Option Available at Neftalopolis
Working Hours:
09:00 – 17:00 (CAT / +02:00)
Role Overview:
SayPro is seeking a dynamic, data-savvy professional to serve as the Strategic Data Science Partnerships Lead within the Qualification Accreditation Office for the May Edition cycle. This role is central to SayPro’s vision of driving performance excellence through data science and strategic collaboration. You will lead initiatives that harness SayPro’s AI tools and data-driven frameworks to enhance organisational performance across our accreditation ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:
- Topic Generation & AI Tool Application
- Use SayPro’s in-house GPT tools to generate and extract 100 performance-focused topics per prompt, centered on data science applications in organisational improvement.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration & Insight Gathering
- Collaborate with SayPro’s internal units and accredited partner organisations to collect and document real-world case studies, analytics use cases, and strategic insights.
- Framework Alignment & Content Structuring
- Ensure all outputs align with SayPro’s Qualification and Accreditation Framework for Organisational Performance Management (OPM) and meet educational and institutional standards.
- Digital Curation & Performance System Upload
- Curate and upload content, submissions, reports, and logs through SayPro’s performance tracking and knowledge management systems.
- Editorial Support & Thought Leadership Contributions
- Work closely with the SayPro Monthly Magazine editorial team to contribute to the “Data & Performance” section of the May Edition—providing articles, insights, and visual analytics summaries.
- Ethical Standards & Strategic Compliance
- Guarantee that all documentation and data work adhere to SayPro’s ethical data use principles and support the broader goals of SayPro Strategic Partnerships Royalty from Purpose.
- Monitoring & Strategic Reporting
- Deliver weekly progress reports via the SayPro Dashboard and present a comprehensive final strategic review of outputs and impact at the end of the engagement cycle.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Proven experience in data science, strategic analysis, or knowledge management
- Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., GPT-based systems)
- Strong understanding of performance management frameworks and metrics
- Exceptional written and editorial skills
- Ability to manage cross-functional projects and stakeholder collaboration
- Knowledge of ethical data practices and governance
- Experience in reporting dashboards and digital knowledge systems (Power BI, Google Data Studio, etc.) is an asset
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Public Policy, Organisational Development, or a related field
- Prior involvement in accreditation processes, think tanks, or performance reporting initiatives
- Experience working with or within multisector partnerships, NGOs, or educational systems
Contract Type & Duration:
- Fixed-Term Engagement – aligned with SayPro’s May 2025 project cycle
- Renewal Potential based on performance and project expansion needs
How to Apply:
Apply directly via the SayPro Website Careers Portal. Include:
- A detailed CV
- Portfolio or sample of analytics/reporting work (optional)
- Brief cover note expressing interest in data science-driven strategic development