ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Data Analyst, reporting to the Regional Data Analyst, supports data-driven decision-making by executing analytical tasks, maintaining reporting systems, and assisting in deriving actionable insights. This role focuses on data quality, analysis, visualization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The main responsibilities of the Data Analyst, include the following:

Data Analytics and Reporting (70%)

• Assist in developing and maintaining dashboards to track engagement and impact aligned with Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning (MERL) requirements.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to generate insights and actionable recommendations.
• Clean, validate, and transform raw data from relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) to ensure accuracy and usability.
• Support the development of automated workflows and tools to streamline data processes.
• Monitor data quality, flag discrepancies, and collaborate with the data quality team to resolve issues.
• Update and maintain metric definitions (in the Data Dictionary, and Performance Indicator Reference Sheets) with guidance from the Regional Data Analyst.
• Generate routine and ad-hoc reports for donor compliance and internal strategy

Data Quality & Standardization (15%)

• Ensure the standardization of data collection tools across MERL, BGS, and Investment teams.
• Improve turnaround time from data collection to reporting through automation.
• Strengthen Power BI Analytics to enhance inferential analysis and decision-making.
• Implement a centralized data protection framework to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration (10%)

• Work closely with the Regional Data Analyst and Data Engineering teams to integrate new data sources into existing infrastructure.
• Provide technical assistance to ensure seamless data flow 
• Participate in capacity-building initiatives to strengthen MERL and data literacy across teams.
• Support onboarding of new team members to reporting tools and data 

Learning & Development (5%)

• Stay updated on emerging analytics trends, tools, and AI applications.
• Participate in team training sessions on data visualization, statistical methods, and compliance.
• Contribute to industry thought leadership through research articles, case studies, and conference presentations

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Data Analyst should possess an advanced level of expertise in the Analytical framework, supported by several years of relevant experience. 

Key qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or similar roles.
• Strong proficiency in SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Experience with data cleaning, validation, and quality assurance and automation processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Ensures data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with best practices
• Innovation: Continuously seeks new and improved ways to analyze data and present insights.
• Adaptability: Adjusts to evolving priorities, tools, and business needs while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• Proactive Ownership: Takes initiative to drive projects independently, troubleshoot challenges, and propose actionable solutions.
• Collaborative Problem-Solving: Works seamlessly with cross-functional teams to translate data insights into strategic decisions.
• Analytical Rigor: Applies systematic, logical approaches to interpret data and validate findings for stakeholder confidence.
• Ownership & Initiative: Takes responsibility for driving data-driven improvements

WHAT YOU’LL GET

This role is inside a high-growth, mission-driven social enterprise. By joining Inkomoko, you’ll access:

• Competitive salary, and potential Goal-based bonus
• Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth
• Diverse colleagues and policies that show our commitment to equity and inclusion 
• Talented, passionate, and committed team of colleagues across the region
• Ability to make a significant social impact to your community
• Health insurance, staff savings, parental leave, sabbatical, and more benefits.