The Senior Data Analyst will integrate data science solutions to the planning, decision-making,
and actor influencing of the Centre. The position holder will design, develop, and validate the
effectiveness of data science products and create packages that help communicate data-driven
insight and value for engagement with partners for inclusive agricultural transformation in key
agrifood value chains. The position holder will lead a team of data analysts, research associates
and other data scientists to deliver on the Centre’s data intelligence strategies and product
development for the benefit of its stakeholders.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collate, Collect, Study, explore, and evaluate new and existing data sources (from grey
   literature to primary data) to determine their usefulness and accuracy for inclusion in
   decision-making and actionable output.
2. Design and build predictive data science products, such as visualizations, models, or
   artificial intelligence/machine learning algorithms for subsequent utilization in
   commercial solutions.
3. Analyze qualitative and quantitative data using the latest statistical techniques, interpret
   data, analyze results, and provide ongoing reports; Engage in complex analyses,
   simulations, and modeling to develop data products and insights with high predictive
   accuracy and commercial value.
4. Design, build, maintain, and continuously improve the self-serve capacities of the
   Centre’s business intelligence systems, and educate data users across the organization to
   find answers through important metrics.