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  • Research Lead

    Research Lead

    ABOUT THIS ROLE
    Research Leads are key to setting and implementing the vision for methodological rigor at Busara and the vision for how our internal research can most support the fields of behavioral and development research. The portfolio they manage will set the standard for thought leadership in the research space and focus on addressing important research gaps and translating findings into Busara practices and external communications. Research Leads are expected to provide strategic direction and researcher support to the product development teams at Busara, managing these products and tools to ensure they best serve the research process, maintain standards of data quality, and meet researcher needs. Research Leads also contribute heavily to setting an internal research agenda in the areas of methodological, ethical and cross-cultural research and independently, and with the support of a team of research specialists, develop research questions and designs that support this agenda. Research Leads should be able to identify how and when to engage external stakeholders, and/or other divisions within Busara. Research Leads will manage our team of research specialists. Research Leads sit in the Research and Innovation Division at Busara and are expected to work hand-in-hand with the Head of Division and other Research Leads, and will report to the Head of the Research and Innovation Division.
     
    *The Research Lead will have the option to be remote for the first 6 months contingent on COVID-19.
    The Research Lead will have the following key responsibilities:
    1. Lead the Research Methods and Innovation vertical

    Set the agenda for Busara’s portfolios of product development, internal research and research tool creation.
    Set quarterly vertical objectives in product development, internal research, and internal research tool creation.
    Determine the priorities for product development, using “research value add” as a guiding principle.
    Determine the most important areas for internal methodological research for improving Busara’s processes, by specifically reducing the cost and increasing the robustness of remote research methods. 
    Determine the most important areas within ethical research practices and cross-cultural research to push forward.
    Manage a team of research specialists and officers, their work portfolio, and their career and skills growth.
    Manage the connection of PhD students who are interested in working with Busara to internal research projects.
    Review outputs and track timelines of product development and internal research.

    2. Set research agendas and help design internal experimental research projects.

    Work with research specialists to set agendas for methodological, ethical, and cross-cultural research, and help ideate research questions and avenues of exploration and prioritization within these areas. 
    Assist research specialists in the design of internal experiments in the above areas.
    Design internal experimental research projects in the above areas, including generating research questions, experimental designs, pre-analysis plans, and in some cases developing research instruments. In some cases, Research Leads will directly manage such projects.
    Ensure the translation of methodological and ethical research results and output into tool-kits, guidelines, thought pieces, conceptual pieces, and working papers, and manage their dissemination internally and externally.

    3. Product development management

    Manage the development of Busara’s key research products in partnership with the software development teams. This includes providing strategic direction and a view on researcher needs and priorities, with a mind to making tools easy and efficient and cost-effective, and that aid high-quality data.
    Manage the roll-out of these products internally, to ensure that research teams can utilize these and that internal feedback on products is collated and delivered to the software development team to inform fixes and new feature development. 
    Manage the rollout of these products to external parties.

    4. General duties

    Ensure research specialists provide ‘office hours support’ to other teams for technical research questions.
    Review projects division research outputs (pre-analysis plans, experimental designs, analysis outputs etc.) on a piecemeal basis to ensure technical quality.
    Support Busara training on an ad-hoc basis, specifically in experimental design.
    Assist  with the development of internal documents to support Labs’ Division operations.

    Requirements

    A Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or related fields.
    Strong knowledge of the experimental social science literature (economics, political science, psychology)
    Experience designing lab and/or field experiments
    Strong analytical and writing skills
    3+ years previous work experience in a related field
    Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and a team player.
    ‘Research mindset’ – the ability to look at a body of knowledge and identify gaps and priority areas for future exploration. 
    Interest and experience working in a fast-paced working environment.
    Excellent communication and writing skills, with fluency in English.

    And preferably

    Previous experience conducting research in developing countries.
    Experience creating broad research agendas.
    Experience working in the development of ‘systems’ within research organizations.
    Extensive experience in the management of data collection in developing countries.
    Experience designing methodological or research tool-based research.
    A PhD in Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or related fields.
    Strong skills in econometrics and programming (STATA, Python, R, Matlab)
    Familiarity with and interest in behavioral economics or science
    Experience managing or mentoring staff

    At Busara we embed behavioral science into everything we do, including the hiring process. In an effort to de-bias ourselves from what we know can cause systematic hiring discrimination, we do as many things as possible blindly and objectively. For you, that means you have to fill out the questions on the application as well as upload your CV. I know, this is infuriating, but it’s not because we’re lazy — it’s because we are going to blindly review candidates based on the answers to your questions as well as their education and experience, and consider full CVs in future stages of the process. Thus, it’s very important for you to fill out the questions completely, without mention of your name or any other potentially biasing information about yourself.

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  • Associate Projects Interns Labs Interns Product and Innovation (Software) Interns Communications and Design Interns Qualitative research and Design Interns Finance Interns People (Human Resources and Operations) Interns

    Associate Projects Interns Labs Interns Product and Innovation (Software) Interns Communications and Design Interns Qualitative research and Design Interns Finance Interns People (Human Resources and Operations) Interns

    What you’ll do: Associates lead the planning, execution, and day-to-day management of Busara projects. As primary project manager for all external Busara projects, you will quickly gain an expert understanding of a particular problem or research question, develop creative and rigorous solutions to client and partner needs, and manage both internal and external relationships with energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism. 
    An Associate directly manages other project staff that work on their projects and liaises effectively with other Busara teams.
    Does this sound interesting? If so, are you looking to: Work closely with Busara team members and directly with academic researchers and advisory clients to perform a variety of tasks including:

    Engaging in multiple large-scale research and advisory projects at a given time.
    Incorporating the latest research in qualitative and quantitative methods, behavioral science, psychology, economics, and development to provide creative solutions to engagements.
    Planning, managing, and executing external and internal engagements independently from start to finish with limited supervision.
    Managing and conducting qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis.
    Designing, launching and analyzing effective quantitative and qualitative survey instruments with coordination among project staff (Analysts, Project Leads, Data and Programming, and Operations teams).
    Serving as a point of contact for clients and partners and effectively managing the needs of stakeholders through proactive communication and troubleshooting.
    Contributing to project on-boarding and off-boarding for knowledge management.
    Being responsible for project timelines, deliverables, reports, and staffing.
    Contributing to the creation of proposals, concept notes, and pitch decks for new business opportunities and knowledge sharing.
    Presenting at conferences, networking events, or client meetings.
    Contributing to the design, execution, and dissemination of Busara internal research projects.
    Leading or supporting other Associates to fulfill engagement requirements.
    Contributing to internal skills-building workshops.
    Coaching & mentoring Analysts and Project team members.

    Good. So you’re interested in the organization and what the role entails. But do you have what we’re looking for?

    A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related fields.
    Strong qualitative, quantitative, research, and data analytic skills including knowledge of and experience working with data analysis software
    1-3 years’ previous work experience in a related field, with experience managing large-scale research and consulting projects in developing countries.
    Ability to quickly understand and adapt to new contextual situations
    Ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations.
    Excellent management, project management, and organizational skills.
    Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player.
    Interest and experience working in a fast-paced working environment.
    Fluency and excellent communication and writing skills with a mastery of English.
    Ability to execute projects while sustaining a global focus and vision for institutional planning and decision making.

    And preferably:

    A Master’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related fields.
    Experience managing or mentoring staff.
    Familiarity with randomized controlled trials and/or quasi-experimental designs
    Technical understanding of qualitative research techniques.
    Strong academic behavioral science background.

    Knowledge of the application of behavioral science to real-world problems.
    Proficiency in Stata, R, or Python

    Important information on applying
    At Busara we embed behavioral science into everything we do, including the hiring process. In an effort to de-bias ourselves from what we know can cause systematic hiring discrimination, we do as many things as possible blindly and objectively. For you, that means you have to fill out the questions on the application as well as upload your CV. I know, this is infuriating, but it’s not because we’re lazy — it’s because we are going to blindly review candidates based on the answers to your questions as well as their education and experience, and consider full CVs in future stages of the process. Thus, it’s very important for you to fill out the questions completely, without mention of your name or any other potentially biasing information about yourself.

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  • Research Lead

    Research Lead

    Job Summary
    We’re looking for a Research Lead at Busara to manage a portfolio of current Busara projects, ensuring high-quality work is delivered; manage our academic network, academic – advisory partnerships, and new collaboration opportunities; support on Busara’s international lab expansion; and line manage our team of managers and specialists with a growth mindset focused on mentoring and developing their expertise.
    Responsibilities
    Lead on delivering top-notch research

    Manage a portfolio of projects to deliver high-quality work, including managing internal and external client relationships, and managing Busara’s management teams.
    Ensure Busara’s standards for lab protocols, pre-analysis plans, and research ethics are followed across our work, leading work-plan development and coordination across portfolios and projects.
    Design state-of-the-art research systems to support field and lab research.

    Manage internal research portfolios and initiatives

    Manage initiatives like our Off the Record (here) series, including our research agenda, work-plans, and blog outputs.
    Develop our academic network further and lead new and innovative ways of collaborating with academics and researchers.
    Support on lab expansion to new regions/geographies and with new partners.
    Lead other internal initiatives like developing tool-kits and handbooks, redesigning a gender-sensitive lab, updating standards for lab research, streamlining lab processes, etc.

    Lead and manage teams across Busara offices

    Manage mid-level Lab staff across our Kenya, Nigeria, and India offices.
    Help facilitate the development of team members’ skills and expertise.

    Represent Busara externally

    Disseminate results, prepare project reports, and present results at conferences.
    Contribute to content creation and execution for Busara’s internal and external capacity building and learning initiatives

  • Motion Designer Editorial Lead User Experience/User Interface Designer

    Motion Designer Editorial Lead User Experience/User Interface Designer

    We’re looking for a Motion Designer who will be responsible for creating and using video and animated 2 and 3 dimensional motion assets to elevate brand narratives across a variety of mediums and channels. They will identify the best techniques and methods to communicate this narratives and explore different approaches to expand our team’s capability and expertise.

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  • Social Media Manager Senior Design Officer Design Officer Senior UI / UX Designer Editorial Lead Senior Copywriter Senior Motion Designer

    Social Media Manager Senior Design Officer Design Officer Senior UI / UX Designer Editorial Lead Senior Copywriter Senior Motion Designer

    The position: The Social Media Manager supports Busara’s Communications division from its headquarters in Nairobi. This is a position that requires capability in digital marketing and communication to advance Busara’s brand and support the rapid growth and project mix at Busara.
    The Social Media Manager is our digital point person and will enhance Busara’s brand and reputation by; communicating our work in an authentic way that will attract and grow our client base, track and keep our touchpoints relevant for both internal and external clients.
    Core Responsibilities

    Detail a clear digital plan of action with steps, milestones, deliverables and dates to track communication efforts
    Develop relevant content topics and strategies to build brand awareness and our online reputation
    Map out how the digital value chain can transform the market we operate in and have a desire to deepen our social media engagement
    Create and implement a regular publishing schedule and content calendar to promote and manage content
    Inform planning of specific and timely marketing campaigns through social advertising
    Collaborate with the design and projects team to leverage the right tools to manage content, drive visibility and create online engagement opportunities
    Use analytics to measure and identify Busara’s audience growth, engagement, profile, content reach and leads to establish ROI and inform strategy
    Identify best practice and trends with regard to social media – your default setting is always reading and learning to keep up with evolving channels

    Requirements

    The ideal candidate views the internet as their playground, is curious about best practise, savvy and creative about brand engagement and content management. A passionate communicator who genuinely enjoys and thrives operating and strategising in the digital space. In particular, we are looking for candidates with:

    Ability to quickly understand Busara’s business and organizational culture and how to use communications, testing and design to support that culture
    Ability to research diverse topics, figure out best practise and outline/propose a digital plan to execute
    Ability to experiment on social media placement, test alternatives and make data driven recommendations on the right mix for our client journey in B2C and B2B context
    Clear, proactive communication, and ability to set expectations for timeline and scope of work
    An ability to work with and inspire people from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences

    5+ years of social media experience within creative or branding agencies or a mix of agency and in-house experience.
    Proven track record of success in managing content and social media engagement across a portfolio of industries
    Degree in a relevant field
    Expert level skills in google suite and Microsoft office
    Solid understanding of web practises, digital platforms, SEO, channel analytics and content development
    Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems quickly and effectively.

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  • Finance and Accounting Manager

    Finance and Accounting Manager

    The Manager will take on a driving role with respect to Busara’s financial policies, keeping up with relevant regulatory changes. They are looking for a high-capacity, action-oriented individual who has finance experience, has deep experience with accounting practices, is hands-on, invests in team development, and is keen to capitalize on his/her experience to help Busara continue to build and grow a high-performing organization.
    Scope of work:
    The Finance and Accounting Manager oversees Busara’s financial and management accounting, including regulatory reporting and global financial projections and analysis. Based in their main office in Nairobi, the Manager will set and oversee the strategic direction and daily activities of the Finance and Accounting team, which involves managing the Finance and Accounting office in Nairobi, as well as overseeing finance and accounting in their regional offices.
    A detailed Job description for the position is as follows;

    Manage the Accounting team to oversee day to day accounting, invoicing, cash management, financial reporting, and all other necessary donor reporting requirements
    Prepare regular financial reports for Busara senior management
    Contribute to building and monitoring the annual organizational and Operations budget via reporting of performance versus actual
    Ensure strict financial accounting controls and the smooth flow of funds for Busara’s many projects in the field in Kenya, Uganda, and in other African countries where Busara works
    Coordinate the work of the Accounting team to ensure timely and accurate reporting to management and project teams
    Continually review financial and accounting practices and procedures for better efficiency and risk
    Reduction identify and proactively raise potential issues or opportunities for improvement in accounting practices, financial processes, and controls, working with Busara senior management to address or implement solutions
    Responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant statutory requirements and standards in Kenya and other African markets where Busara works
    Produce reports and provide actionable budget guidance and financial planning advice to project teams, starting from the proposal stage, and including budget monitoring and project closeout
    Oversee the design and implementation of accessible, actionable training to project staff on relevant Accounting policies
    Update and oversee Busara’s Accounts Receivable process and policies
    When Busara opens an office in a new country, train Operations staff there on Accounting, continually monitoring compliance with our policies and practices
    Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
    Proactively develop Busara’s financial forecast analysis to assist in areas such as management of currency risk, cost allocation rates, etc.

    Desired Candidate Profile
    The right applicant would have the following skillset:

    5+ years of experience in accounting and/or auditing
    An advanced degree in business, economics, finance, or a related field (MBA and/or CPA qualification)
    Deep knowledge of standard accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS, etc.)
    Prior professional experience in Africa preferable
    Experience managing a small team
    Advanced working knowledge of NetSuite accounting software (or extensive experience with a similar system)
    Financial modelling experience
    Ability to effectively communicate and project financial policies to other staff
    Ability to aggressively anticipate workload and issues, in order to prioritize team workflow and deliverables
    Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity of accounting information
    Strong experience in financial analysis and building projections, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (with the ability to work with lookups and pivot tables)

  • Mobile Apps Developer Fullstack Developer Advert Research Specialist

    Mobile Apps Developer Fullstack Developer Advert Research Specialist

    Job Description

    As Busara grows, we are looking for an experienced Mobile Apps Developer to join our development team. 
    You will be working closely with an existing team of developers, project teams, and lab teams to support existing client projects and creatively develop solutions. 
    The role will be responsible for offering inspirational space to create the next innovation in mobile applications, the development, and maintenance of applications, and integration to backend services. The role will champion the best standards for the development of mobile platforms.
    Your role and responsibilities

    Gather, document and craft technical and system design requirements
    Develop and support mobile gaming apps
    Write up UI/UX requirements
    Create interface mockups for mobile applications
    Work from these mockups to build functional, high-performance applications (web and mobile)
    Provide training and support to internal teams
    Build reusable code and libraries for future use
    Implement security and data protection policies on applications.
    Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the project supervisor or direct manager

    REQUIREMENTS
    Skills & Requirements

    Strong understanding of the Android and iOS mobile OS, their strengths and bottlenecks
    Strong enthusiast of agile methodologies such as scrum, etc
    Analytical skills: the ability to recognize the needs of customers and create new applications that answer those needs
    Communication: ability to clearly communicate ideas to coders, teammates, and management
    Ability to creatively invent new ways of approaching problems and developing innovative applications
    Strong understanding of the mobile stack and how it integrates to other development stacks including RESTful APIs, database systems, security, performance tuning, cloud message APIs, secure offline storage, mobile data extraction and push notifications
    Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
    Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git
    Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes, accelerometers, etc.
    Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning 

    Nice to Have

    Understanding and experience in native Android development with Java and/or Kotlin
    Experience in developing hybrid apps with Flutter, React Native, or Ionic is a plus
    Java background is a plus
    Experience with Angular is a plus

    BENEFITS
    We will offer you a competitive salary and health insurance and a dynamic work environment with an opportunity for growth.

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  • Senior Manager – People

    Senior Manager – People

    About the Role
    The Senior Manager – People, should be rigorous and compliance-oriented to ensure that Busara’s People function runs effectively and efficiently. The successful candidate should also possess the emotional intelligence and creativity to continually identify team needs and ways to address them. S/he will contribute to the overall organizational strategy through a human capital lens. This includes acting as a leader and thought partner in developing Busara’s strategic plans, organizational charts, and international expansion plans.
    Duties and Responsibilities
    Talent Acquisition and Management

    Develop talent acquisition strategies and hiring plans for all Busara countries of operation
    Anticipate hiring needs and work with the Senior Management team to build out hiring plans
    In line with the hiring plan, support the Talent Acquisition Manager during the recruitment process
    Assess and, as needed, redesign the recruitment processes to better reflect their employer brand and ensure candidates have a positive experience
    Further craft their employer brand and value proposition for candidates and create content and/or events to position Busara as an employer of choice
    Build and maintain relationships with organizations and individuals in Busara’s network who can help them find top talent, including partnerships with relevant institutions
    Continually develop and iterate the hiring process to incorporate the best practices in using data and behavioural science to eliminate bias and recruit the best people for Busara

    HR Administration

    Continually strengthen Busara’s HR policies to address any changing needs, ensure compliance, and balance the needs of the organization and employee wellbeing
    Oversee the Senior HR Officer in all matters related to HR administration, compliance, and recordkeeping
    Ensure systems for redress are available, updated, and robust
    Coordinate and liaise with legal counsel with respect to employment law in all countries, and lead the process of HR expansion in new markets

    People Experience

    Support the People Experience Officer in leading employee wellness through organizing events, monitoring wellness, and creating initiatives to drive wellbeing
    Help ensure that the Busara culture scales with the organization through onboarding and offboarding processes
    Oversee performance management at Busara by using metrics to create and present reports and identify priority areas for growth and improvement
    Incorporate the latest research in qualitative and quantitative methods, behavioural science, psychology, economics, and development to provide creative solutions to staff needs
    Lead mentorship, assessment and promotion processes to ensure the staff are growing, learning, and contributing to Busara’s approach
    Help develop and monitor the internal training initiatives, designing skills assessments and training tools and coordinating within teams to design on and offsite training curriculum
    Design and lead the development of compensation and rewards systems for all Busara staff

    Desired Candidate Profile
    Does this sound like you?

    You have a Degree or advanced training in Human Resources or a related field. A Masters in Human Resources, organizational management, psychology, or sociology is a plus
    You have 5+ years of experience in HR, organizational psychology, growth, talent, or a related field
    You have a proven track record of contributing strategically to organizations at a high level, with an emphasis on people
    You have an understanding of Busara’s business and organizational culture and how their people drive their work
    HR knowledge in at least one of the markets where they work and the ability to quickly understand employment law and HR needs in new countries is a huge plus
    You have the ability to work with and inspire people from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences
    You have experience leading teams, with a particular focus on growth, talent, and culture
    You are able to use data and state-of-the-art research in developing people-focused initiatives

  • Data Analyst

    Data Analyst

    Job Description

    The Busara Center for Behavioral Economics is a research and advisory firm that uses the latest state-of-the-art advances in experimentation, data science and behavioral science in pursuit of poverty alleviation. Busara is a US 501(c)3 organization with headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and active project presence across Africa. Busara works with academics, policy makers, and private companies across all sectors.
    Your role and responsibilities

    Assist project teams in design of data collection tools, data downloading and uploading from mobile devices such as PDAs, Netbooks and smartphones.
    Collate, query and clean data coming in from field and lab projects, including flagging out inconsistencies and/or errors arising from data obtained from the field as part of routine data checks
    Data cleaning and preparation for analysis, including well labelled and appropriately shaped data
    Maintain detailed and informative documentation on data cleaning, high frequency checks, error checking, and documentation
    Statistical analysis on experimental and non-experimental datasets
    Presenting data from analysis using appropriate tables and visualizations
    Collaborate with project teams (associates, research specialists and analysts) throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that tools are designed in a way that study objective can be realized and that necessary hypotheses can be tested
    Collaborate and work closely with the programming team to integrate statistical analysis within developed software applications.

    Requirements

    Over 1 year(s) working experience in an analytics or research capacity.
    A relevant degree in Statistics, Economics or Mathematics
    Extensive experience with and command of either Stata, R, or Python required.
    Familiarity with interacting with SQL databases.
    Knowledge of survey programming (SurveyCTO and ODK)
    Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis and data modeling in both academic and professional settings
    Applied experience with machine learning techniques.
    Excellent management and organizational skills, strong communication skills.
    Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and a team player.
    Interest and experience working in a fast-paced working environment.
    Fluency and excellent communication and writing skills with a mastery of English.
    Familiarity with Behavioral Sciences is a plus.
    Familiarity with Version Control System e.g Git is a plus

  • Senior Backend Developer Senior Fullstack Developer Senior Frontend Developer Senior Mobile Apps Developer

    Senior Backend Developer Senior Fullstack Developer Senior Frontend Developer Senior Mobile Apps Developer

    Description:
    This role is responsible for offering inspirational space for creation, development and maintenance of applications and integration to frontend services and external services. The role will champion best standards for development of backend applications.
    Job responsibilities

    Work as a part of a team of talented and motivated backend, frontend and UX developers.
    Development and support of gaming apps
    Implement and maintain the backend components, APIs etc.
    Participate in architectural development and think process of software development.
    Advice and develop best backend practices.
    Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the project supervisors.

    Requirements

    Strong understanding of the backend stack and how it integrates to other development stacks including frontend, RESTful APIs, database systems, security and performance tuning, etc
    Strong understanding of agile methodologies such as scrum
    Analytical Skills -Ability recognize the needs of customers, and create new applications that answer those needs.
    Communication -Ability to clearly communicate their ideas to coders, teammates and management.
    Creatively and innovatively invent new ways of approaching problems and developing innovative applications.
    Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
    Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
    Experience working with the MVC/MVT
    Understanding and experience in use of task management tools
    Demonstrated experience with test driven development.
    Interest and experience working in a fast-paced working environment.

    Nice to Have

    Strong understanding of any 2 of these stacks: django, flask, node, gaming tools, etc
    In-depth understanding of SQL and NoSQL database management such as postgres, mySQL, mongo, elasticsearch, etc
    Experience in creating and consuming restful APIs.
    Experience with cloud hosting with AWS, GCE, etc and big data handling

    Benefits: We will offer you a competitive salary and health insurance, dynamic work environment with an opportunity for growth and can-do attitude.

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