Data Analyst - Mobile Money at GSM Association (GSMA)

A great fit for this role is an individual who appreciates the value data plays in the overall success of the Mobile Money programme, and particularly in the delivery of the GSMA flagship State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money, as well as other strategic insights. The successful candidate must have knowledge of data analytics and must be capable of analysing disparate data sets to support the team in delivering relevant insights for the Mobile Money and wider digital finance Industry.

This role will report to the newly hired Senior Data Analyst, Mobile Money

About The Role

The Data Analyst will work as part of the project team in charge of carrying out supply and demand side data analytics, to create actionable insights and delivering the annual State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money, GSMA’s top-downloaded report.

• You will be responsible for conducting relevant research, collecting and cleaning data to update databases such as the mobile money deployment tracker, the mobile money in-house database and mobile money estimates and forecasts
• You will ensure all mobile money deployments are accurately represented and that the project team can produce high quality forecasts and accurate analysis
• You will perform data processing functions on data sets to ensure completeness and accuracy of data assets before detailed statistical and qualitative analysis can be conducted
• You will support the Senior Data Analyst in mining and analysing large programme data sets to draw valid inferences concerning progress, impact and learnings
• You will identify new opportunities pertaining to the use of data assets for the Mobile Money programme
• You will work on updating the mobile money forecast models and will support the team to produce customised industry benchmark reports for mobile money providers and operator groups
• You will liaise with survey participants, partners, as well as industry, and regional experts as and when required
• You will provide data analytics related liaison support to other M4D programmes when required

About You

• You will have some relevant experience working with large data sets as well as demonstrate some knowledge of the mobile money industry. Importantly, you will have a keen interest in understanding the drivers of financial inclusion in low-and-medium income countries.
• It is desirable that you have experience in data modelling and forecasting, experience of data warehousing and data management tools and environments.
• You have programming/software skills required to apply analysis techniques to dataset(s) and familiarity with relevant programming language/software systems (e.g. Python, R, SPSS, eViews etc.) and MIS systems in general. Knowledge of trending effective data management technologies is desired.
• You are methodical and be able to quickly grasp new concepts and ideas with a high attention to detail
• You demonstrate a willingness to work in a results-oriented team environment where priorities can change. You will demonstrate a “can do” attitude, be eager to identify and suggest ways of improving existing processes and have the ability to work in a matrixed structure, to support cross functional collaboration across the GSMA
• You are interested in the application of mobile technology for social impact and demonstrate a will to learn about the industry