CHANCEN International is a non-profit organization that offers ethical financing for African youth to access quality tertiary education through Income Share Agreements (ISAs). Established in East Africa in 2018, the organization covers tuition fees during studies, with graduates repaying based on income to enable funding for future students. The Data Analyst Associate will work directly with various departments to gather requirements, develop data-driven projects, and maintain dashboards that support business goals and transparency.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with Heads of Departments and Users to gather requirements and prioritize data-driven projects that align with business goals.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using data visualization tools for clear communication.
- Create detailed documentation of methodologies, processes, and findings to support transparency and knowledge sharing.
- Conduct workshops and training sessions to enhance data literacy and the use of data in decision-making among employees, as well as training on new reports and dashboards.
- Proactively analyze data to answer key questions for stakeholders, focusing on business performance drivers.
- Investigate and communicate areas needing improvement in efficiency and productivity through analysis of complex datasets.
- Perform quarterly general system data audits, pre-graduation data audits, and data audits for new intakes, sharing reports with the hierarchical supervisor.
- Analyze member journey data to provide information for organizational learning and opportunities for leveraging data to drive business improvement.
- Ensure systems and reporting structures provide appropriate portfolio and impact information to all levels of management.
- Perform database administration of the Core Banking System and provide User support.
- Support the Partnership Department with Income Share Agreement (ISA) calculations and repayment analysis.
- Work on technical research projects, supporting research design, survey instruments, and data monitoring systems.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, IT, or other related fields.
- Proven working experience of at least 3-5 years as a Data Analyst or Business Data Analyst.
- Knowledge of Database Administration.
- Knowledge of system reports design and development using reporting packages (Metabase, SAP Crystal Reports, PowerBI, Tableau, R, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS, etc.).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge about RDBMS systems, especially Oracle Database.
- Knowledge of structured query language (SQL).
- Programming experience in XML, Javascript, Python, or ETL frameworks is an added value.
- Technical expertise in data models, database design development, data mining, and segmentation techniques.
- High-level experience in methodologies and processes for managing large data sets and relational databases.
- Strong experience in Data cleaning and Predictive Modeling.
- Ability to analyze existing tools and databases and provide software solution recommendations.
- Ability to understand and manage stakeholder requests and work collaboratively with the team.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Benefits
- 21 days of annual leave, excluding national holidays.
- Training, learning, and development opportunities and financial support for further education.
- Medical insurance/aid coverage and wellbeing initiatives.
- A fulfilling work environment in a supportive and entrepreneurially driven organization with clear growth opportunities.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Chancen International recruitment portal on Zoho Recruit by following this link: https://chancen.zohorecruit.eu. Alternatively, you can apply via the application button on MyJobMag: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1230085.
