Data Scientist Job in Nigeria - Ipsos Group

Ipsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights.

Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we’re proud to share we’ve received our Great Place to Work Certification in 2022 & 2023!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Scientist

Location: Lagos
Contract Type: Full-Time
Service Line: Channel Performance
Reports to: Service Line Lead

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

Application Closing Date
Friday, 2nd October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover letter and CV to: Ipsosnigeria@ipsos.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.