Data Scientist II
Innovations for Poverty Action • Remote, Remote • Posted July 08, 2026
Position Overview
Job Summary
The Data Scientist II sits within IPA's Global Research and Data Science (GRDS) team, which provides technical support across IPA's research portfolio and builds the data science, data engineering, and research quality capabilities the organization relies on. The Data Scientist II owns technical projects from initiation to delivery, applying data science methods to concrete research and data support needs. The role combines hands‑on technical work with the judgment to plan independently, anticipate risks, and recommend a course of action when problems require escalation. The Data Scientist II also serves as a technical reference for colleagues and represents IPA's technical standards in work with country offices, sector programs, public policy teams, and external partners.
This posting targets the Data Scientist II level; IPA will also consider strong candidates at the Data Scientist I level whose experience and trajectory fit the role.