Introducing the data.org Jobs Board

By 2032, there will be a need for 3.5 million data practitioners focused on social impact in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) alone. The global need will be far greater.

If we don’t act, that goal will be unattainable. And if we don’t act with intention around equity and diversity, the social impact sector—and our communities—will suffer.?

That’s why I’m excited to share with you today the new data.org jobs board.?

Our curated jobs board connects data professionals with organizations doing good work around the world. It is a carefully vetted and intentionally curated resource to find high-quality jobs that fuel purpose-driven careers. Having just celebrated International Women’s Day, that call to action feels particularly urgent, as we look around the sector and acknowledge that the professional barriers for women, girls, and marginalized communities remain significant. We will only be successful when women are not only included in data, but empowered by it.

Data and AI for impact jobs are beginning to take shape and we must create more inclusive pathways into the profession. There are now roles emerging regularly that five years ago—even five months ago—we could not have conceptualized. Filling these roles with a pipeline of diverse, interdisciplinary data practitioners is the inspiration behind so much of our work. It inspired the jobs board, it inspires many of our reports—including Workforce Wanted: Data Talent for Social Impact, and it inspires our Capacity Accelerator Network, a global community committed to building the field.?

It also inspires our storytelling, and the many incredible DSI leaders we’re proud to know and support. Their lived experiences and careers are different, but their stories collectively reinforce why we set out to do this work in the first place.?

data.org is accelerating the power of data and AI to solve some of our greatest global challenges, and that means accelerating the power—and potential—of people.

Cheers,

Perry Hewitt | Chief Marketing and Product Officer, DataDotOrg

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Climate change disproportionately affects women, girls, and other marginalized groups, but practical solutions exist to improve gender data equity. Equipped with adequate and inclusive data that highlights women’s experiences and contributions, we can drive impact and empower women. Our new Gender Data and Climate Playbook illustrates the intersectionality of gender data with correlating issues like climate change, financial inclusion, and even gender-based violence, in addition to providing a roadmap for creating more equitable and sustainable solutions for a better future. Explore the Playbook today.

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At data.org, we understand that data is a powerful tool for social impact, but can run the risk of misrepresenting marginalized communities. That’s why we created under/over, a collection of stories that exemplify how these groups are using data to combat gender inequity and drive positive change. In our series you will meet inspiring women, such as Temie Giwa-Tuboson, Helena Suarez Val, and Munni Devi who have used data to tackle critical issues such as maternal health, gender-based violence, and access to education. Watch the videos and read more about the challenges and opportunities of gender diversity in data for social impact.