Data Analyst
Job summary
The ideal candidate needs to be an honest, motivated and hardworking professional with a sound knowledge and interest in data management and strong communication and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will become a key member of both the East African team as well as the greater Operations team, which is based in South Africa, and be responsible for liaising with the data providers and ensuring that the data is received, captured and processed, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of information to our clients on an ongoing basis.
Job descriptions & requirements
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting to: General Manager with dotted line to Operations Manager - South Africa
Position Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
Starting Date: TBC (Early 2015)
DataOrbis is looking for a skilled young professional with a passion for Data, Operations, Process and People Management to join their growing East African team.
The ideal candidate needs to be an honest, motivated and hardworking professional with a sound knowledge and interest in data management and strong communication and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will become a key member of both the East African team as well as the greater Operations team, which is based in South Africa, and be responsible for liaising with the data providers and ensuring that the data is received, captured and processed, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of information to our clients on an ongoing basis.
Key areas of RESPONSIBILITY include;
•Data Source/Client interaction and engagement via e-mail, phone and face to face
•Initial data checking and loading into our platform
•Data troubleshooting
•Checking of reports and assistance with the monthly delivery of reporting frameworks to end users
•Data management process optimisation and ongoing productivity refinements
The desired SKILLS & EXPERIENCE include;
Two years’ experience in data management or operations. Sound interpersonal skills and experience in working with computers and proficiency in the Microsoft Office product suite. An IT related Bachelor’s Degree and sound knowledge of data and databases would be beneficial.
•Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to professionally communicate and interact with both internal team members remotely and external clients on an ongoing basis
•A conceptual understanding of Data Warehousing theory and best practices
•High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, Project)
•Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail
•Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise and execute tasks to meet deadlines as specified
•Troubleshooting skills with the ability to investigate and resolve data related issues on either an individual basis or in conjunction with the technical and operations team
•Flexible and agile with the ability to work on multiple concurrent projects
•Pro-active and confident with the ability to communicate progress, developments and difficulties encountered on an ongoing basis
•Sound problem solving skills with the ability to develop logical solutions to a query or process and/or follow guidelines and specifications
Required PERSONAL & JOB ATTRIBUTES include;
•Effective time management skills in order to meet deliverables and deadlines
•A strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•Innovative and results driven
•Passionate and self-motivated with a sound values and belief system
To apply:
If you meet the above criteria and would like to join our dynamic team, please e-mail a letter of motivation and your updated CV
When applying, please indicate your salary expectations and ensure that you meet the jobs experience requirements.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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