Job Description — DATA & INNOVATION ASSISTANT
Background:
Our Client aims to address unsustainable urbanization and the proliferation of informal settlements by improving livelihoods and access to services for rural Africans. In conjunction with a collection of local partners, they plan to leverage three central resources: (1) off-grid power generation, (2) information, communication and digital technologies and (3) clean mobility, to create a platform to support an array of interventions to further sustainable development and gender parity in rural Africa.
The pilot project will
focus on agricultural communities in Kisii and Nyamira Counties, both located
in rural Western Kenya. Our Client will coordinate a collection of local
partners with complementary capabilities to demonstrate the opportunity and
feasibility of a digital Smart Village Platform for orchestrating the
provisioning of mobility, agriculture and energy.
Overview:
Our Client intends to
immediately hire a Data/Innovation Assistant. This role will leverage the
Project’s strong internal data resources to uncover and share insights and
inform business decisions. The Data/Innovation Assistant will combine technical
skills, creativity, and business acumen to improve our understanding of the
operating environment, produce operational recommendations, and increase
transparency and accountability. Analytic findings and recommendations will be
communicated clearly and concisely to leadership, with follow-on support to
ensure the proper measurement and evaluation
Job duty station:
Kisii County
Gross Salary Range:
Kes 27,000-30,000
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Work together with leadership and project partners
to ensure we are enabling data-driven decision making on the most
important business questions and assumptions.
- Develop and implement databases, data collection
systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical
efficiency and quality; Create new tracker profiles on Traccar system and
maintain an up to date record of trackers bought, issued;
- Create weekly reports on tracker data such as most
common routes, most active drivers, etc.; Recommend the purchase/replacement
of faulty/inactive trackers; Manage the database of ride-hailing drivers.
- Identify areas for further research and
innovation; Support and participate in the development of strategic
planning and proposals for research, and other key projects.
- Support the Data/Innovation Manager to manage risk
by constantly monitoring and updating the Project Risk Register.
- Collaborate with the project legal counsel and
leadership to monitor enforcement of data privacy, general safety
standards and regulations.
Required
qualifications
- Certificate or Diploma Holders in Business, IT,
Marketing, Communications, etc.
- Proficient in Excel, and additional Microsoft
Office suite of software.
- Clear written communication skills.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Team player
How To Apply
Applicants should send
their cover letters and CVs to eisafricadevelopement@outlook.com with the email
reference as DATA & INNOVATION ASSISTANT. Deadline for applications is 20th
September 2021.
