SOS Children's Villages is an independent, non-governmental international development organization which has been working to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of children since 1949. We are seeking a Data Analyst for our Global Data Hub to perform complex statistical analyses and support our member associations worldwide.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Perform statistical analyses (e.g. regression, clustering, forecasting, hypothesis testing) using tools such as Power BI, Python, or R with openness to large-language methods.
- Translate analytical objectives into clear data requirements and collaborate with data engineers to access suitable datasets.
- Develop analytical frameworks, KPIs, and indicators to evaluate organizational and program performance.
- Interpret and clearly communicate findings through reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
- Ensure data quality, validation, and consistency in all analytical outputs.
- Advise on analytical use cases and data structures within the Global Data Hub.
- Collaborate with Business Analysts to design advanced Power BI reports, including predictive and statistical elements.
- Collect, analyze, and document system and data requirements of English/French speaking Member Associations.
- Support and mentor colleagues in data literacy and interpretation of analytical results.
- Ensure compliance with data protection, security, and ethical data usage standards.
- Provide support and consulting to French- and English-speaking Member Associations to enable them to succeed in their data projects.
Responsibilities to Uphold Safeguarding
As someone working for or on behalf of SOS Children’s Villages, you are responsible for helping to create and maintain a safe and protective environment for staff, as well as for the children, young people, and adult programme participants. You are expected to:
- Commit to the Code of Conduct and reflect on the safeguarding implications of your work.
- Actively participate in team discussions to identify risks and share preventative measures.
- Integrate safeguarding principles into your daily decisions and tasks.
- Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and in line with procedures.
- Promote a values-based culture, accountability and zero tolerance of harm.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- 5–7+ years of experience in applied statistics or business analysis.
- Ability to analyze and understand business data requirements and translate them to technical requirements.
- Strong expertise in analytical tools and methods (Power BI, Python, R, Excel).
- Proven experience in statistical modeling, forecasting, and segmentation.
- Excellent data visualization and storytelling skills.
- Strong understanding of data quality, metadata, and governance concepts.
- Fluent in both English and French (C1/C2 proficiency).
- Ability to explain complex analytical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience in non-profit contexts (impact measurement, donor reporting) is highly desired.
Other Skills and Competencies
- Continuous learning and results orientation.
- Initiative and proactive problem-solving attitude.
- Inclusiveness and openness to intercultural diversity.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Attention to detail and critical thinking.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the SOS Children's Villages career portal at https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1224928 which redirects to the official careers-sos-kd.icims.com portal.
