Data Analyst Intern at Pula

Working Under the vision, guidance and direction of the Global Director Field Operations and Senior Data Analyst, Pula is seeking the services of a Data Analyst Intern who will be responsible for data management and analysis, problem identification and resolution to ensure integrity of the data, Implementation of department strategies. The ideal candidate will be data driven, good at documentation, project management, and shifting comfortably between strategy  and execution.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Run operations data quality checks as per SOPs
• Support follow up work from support desk as and when required
• Communicate to field staff as and when required
• Use a combination of data analytics and project knowledge to identify risks and problems in a project
• Update your manager daily, weekly, and ad-hoc as required
• Make recommendations for potential solutions when problems are found in the field
• Write documents such as trainings or protocols as and when required
• Assist in survey creation as required
• Assist in sampling or other CCE/Survey work as required
• Be available on Slack every day
• Be available on the phone during work hours
• Use all designated tools and software as required
• Maintain honesty and transparency at all times
• Use direct forms of communication: if there is a problem, say so. If you have feedback, say so.  
• Accept feedback from your peers and superiors with genuine listening and endeavor to improve whenever provided with constructive feedback
• Determine appropriate methods to perform data quality checks, analyzing data and operations 
• Identify gaps in current data quality checks SOPs and advise on improvements
• Developing new processes and procedures to enhance operations.
• Training field staff to use new systems or follow new processes
• Determining the effectiveness of new processes
• Documenting findings, preparing reports, and making recommendations

Who you are: 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCES:

• Undergraduate Degree in Statistics,Economics,Agricultural Economics. Agribusiness Management, Information Systems.
• Expertise in using specialists statistical analysis software and data visualization techniques e.g PowerBI or Similar
• Ability to translate and present complex information to diverse audiences through clear writing and excellent verbal communication skills
• Experience with new applications and innovations e.g mobile data collection technologies e.g Commcare
• Ability  develop technical data into presentations
• Ability to work with successfully with diverse groups, partners, colleagues and a team player
• Work well both independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to effectively perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities while meeting deadlines