The African Seed Access Index
Closing
date: October 10, 2021
TASAI Inc. is looking for a highly-skilled and motivated Data Analyst to oversee the management of TASAI data. As the Data Analyst, you will take responsibility for managing the TASAI data set (consisting of both quantitative (numerical) and qualitative data), developing reports, and troubleshooting data issues. To do well in this role you need a fine eye for detail, prior experience as a data analyst, and a good understanding of the popular data analysis tools and databases commonly used in Development Economics, Monitoring and Evaluation, and similar fields.
You will also be a liaison between TASAI and the technical team of developers at Development Gateway, who develop and maintain our tools for collecting, validating, and displaying data.Responsibilities:
- Manage
TASAI data, including creation, updates, and deletion. The current data
set includes data from 21 countries on 22 seed-sector related indicators. TASAI currently uses Kobo
Toolbox and Alchemer to collect data, and a proprietary data validation
and analysis tool that is based on the Metabase platform to analyze data.
- Audit
current data collection and management processes and suggest and implement
improvements.
- Work with
internal and external partners on data acquisition, quality assurance, and
visualization.
- Process
confidential data and information according to TASAI Inc.’s
confidentiality guidelines.
- Support
the TASAI data collection processes, including questionnaire design, data
entry, and cleaning.
- Conduct
statistical and econometric analyses on TASAI data.
- Manage the
reporting environment, including data sources, security, and metadata.
- Support
initiatives for data integrity and normalization.
- Troubleshoot
the reporting database environment and reports.
- Train
non-technical users on generating reports and using dashboards.
- Provide
technical expertise on data storage structures, data mining, and data
cleaning.
- Act as a
technical liaison with partners on data-related issues.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s
degree in math, computer science, statistics, agricultural economics or
related discipline. Master’s preferred.
- Solid
quantitative research skills.
- Understanding
of data management, analysis, and quality control.
- Experience
with data entry and modeling tools, such as Kobo Toolbox, Alchemer,
Metabase, and other similar programs.
- Familiarity
with pooled data sets (mixture of time-series and panel data).
- High
competence in Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel,
as well as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint).
- Familiarity
with Google Suite applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms).
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills – fluency in English is a must.
Not
required but useful:
- Familiarity
with contemporary issues in agricultural development in Africa, especially
the seed sector.
- Experience
working with data via web services and APIs.
- SQL
skills, NoSQL experience
Plus…
the following will make you a great TASAI team player:
- Good
organizational skills to manage a broad and unpredictable workload and
meet deadlines and work under own initiative.
- Excellent
analytical skills and commitment to continuous product and process
improvement.
- Willingness
to learn new skills and grow in your position.
- Ability to
work effectively with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
- Communicate
effectively in a remote team.
- Ability
and willingness to travel internationally (primarily in Africa).
Other
important details:
- Women are
highly encouraged to apply.
- Position
will be based in Africa; the TASAI team has a preference for Kenya,
although we are open to considering other locations.
- Position
will start out as a 3-6 month short term contract, with the potential to
be converted to a full-time position thereafter.
- Masters
and Ph.D. level research involving data management and analysis may count
as work experience.
About TASAI Inc.
The African Seed
Access Index (TASAI) is a research initiative that analyzes the performance of
national seed sectors in Africa. It is coordinated by the nonprofit
organization TASAI Inc. TASAI collects data on 22 indicators to measure, track,
and compare formal seed sectors across African countries. With a growing
geographic scope that covers 21 countries to date, TASAI promotes enabling
environments for competitive seed systems that enhance access to locally
adapted, affordable, and high-quality, improved seeds targeting smallholder
farmers. More information is available online at www.tasai.org.
How
to Apply
- To apply, submit the following documents by email
to (admin[at]tasai[dot]org) with the subject “Data Analyst recruitment”
- * Cover letter detailing your qualifications and
interest in the position
- Curriculum Vitae or resume
- Writing sample of a professional piece on which
you are the main (or sole) author.
- Deadline: October 10, 2021 (maybe
extended until position is filled)