Data Scientist

ABOUT HEADWAY & BENEFITS INITIATIVE

Headway Economic Consultants SA is a boutique consultancy focused on providing specialized services to public sector agencies and organizations, local and regional authorities as well as to private sector companies. Since its establishment in 1996, Headway has built a distinguished clientele of over 2,500 companies and a wide range of governmental bodies and institutions. The firm specializes in providing technical support consultancy, conducting research, evaluations, and studies, and offering guidance in policy-making, project design, and implementation. Through its approach, Headway has contributed to shaping policies and achieving positive outcomes for various public initiatives, supporting sustainable development and effective resource management.

One of the programs in which Headway participates as a partner is the BENEFITS project (Building Economic, Needs-Based and Environmental evaluation Frameworks for Inclusive Transformation of Social services in Europe), funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe Programme. The BENEFITS program is an ambitious and forward-looking initiative that develops a Holistic Appraisal Framework (HAF) to measure the social, economic, and environmental impact of social services. It brings together cutting-edge research, innovative data science methods, citizen engagement, and a powerful Visualizations Platform (VP) to support transparent, evidence-based decision-making. The insights will feed into a Policy Evaluation Toolkit (EVAL-KIT), offering practical recommendations with both academic and commercial value, enhancing the role of social services and promoting a more inclusive and sustainable society.

We are looking for a motivated Data Scientist with expertise in socio-economic models and experience in EU projects to join our EU-funded BENEFITS team. Working alongside economists and policy experts, you will model, analyse, and visualise data on the social and economic impact of social services, generating evidence-based insights that shape public policies and scale up impactful initiatives, both for Headway and on behalf of our clients. By joining BENEFITS, you will become part of a focused and driven team that is pioneering innovation in the social sector, not just another EU project but a process that delivers both academic breakthroughs and real-world impact. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical skills with creativity and vision, while working with passionate experts committed to building transformative tools for society.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and apply socio-economic, statistical, and machine learning and econometric models to support both research and consulting projects
• Clean and analyse complex datasets; produce high-quality visualisations, dashboards, and decision-support tools
• Design evaluation metrics and frameworks to measure social, economic, and environmental outcomes
• Contribute to the preparation of research reports, policy briefs, and client deliverables that communicate evidence in clear and actionable ways
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and transparent documentation across all projects
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of researchers, consultants, and external stakeholders
• Keep abreast of methodological advances and emerging tools in data science, ensuring their practical integration into Headway's offerings

KEY REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related discipline
• Advanced knowledge of causal inference methods
• At least 1 year of professional experience in data analysis, ideally linked to socio-economic research, consulting, or public policy
• Very strong skills in statistical analysis tools (R, Python, STATA, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience in data cleaning, analysis, and visualisation; knowledge of machine learning techniques is a plus
• Excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of Greek or other EU languages is an asset
• Ability to translate technical findings into insights for non-technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving orientation, with attention to accuracy and detail

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WHAT WE OFFER:

• The chance to apply data science at the forefront of socio-economic research, working on challenges that make a real difference
• A role where your work delivers both academic and practical value, helping shape new approaches and influence policy at European level
• Excellent working conditions in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values curiosity, ambition, and forward thinking
• The chance to work on a meaningful project with tangible social impact, leaving a mark both on research and society
• Structured onboarding and close mentoring by a senior executive to ensure professional growth
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications