Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Supporting the Analyst in the conception, analysis, and conveyance of findings of research in the Campaigns, Ground War, and Research Department, in alignment with the Party's objectives Creating and managing data collection, cleaning and preprocessing Conducting exploratory analysis of data, development of regression and machine learning models, model verification, and leveraging AI and other API facilities Ensuring the conveyance and visualisation of analysis findings through dashboards, presentations and document reports

Please submit your application by 31 July 2025 to be considered for this role, noting that any application that does not include the required or correct documentation, will not be considere

Minimum requirements:

Bachelor's degree in computer or data science, statistics, or a quantitative social science with an appropriate data science qualification Experience in: + Quantitative research (extensive)
+ Programming (extensive)
+ Management of data systems
+ Advanced analysis techniques such as regression modelling, deep/machine learning
Knowledge of: + Python, Java Script (advantageous)
+ SQL or database management (advantageous)
+ M365 and Microsoft Graph API (advantageous)
+ Linux and server management (advantageous)
Proficiency in R (advantageous) Computer literacy, particularly MS Office Suite

Skills:

Analytic and critical thinking skills Communication: written, oral, and presentation Time management and organisation Administration and attention to detail

Abilities:

Work fast, accurately and creatively under tight timelines Use initiative and work well in high-pressure situations Be outcomes-orientated, not simply task-orientated Work independently Apply sound judgement

Knowledge and commitment:

Commitment to the principles, policies and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance * Willingness to go the extra mile, which may include working long and irregular hours, weekends, and public holidays where necessary