Market Research Lead - GIS at Koko Networks

Your Role

The Market Research Lead - GIS (Geographical Information Systems) is a fundamental role in developing the much-needed capacity to support ongoing expansion inside and outside Kenya.  Together with a small team in Nairobi, Kenya, the Market Research Lead - GIS will perform a broad range of activities and operate cross-functional. Core to the role is to perform quantitative assessments of market data and prepare supportive maps and tables. A key component of the role is to have the ability to utilize ‘big data’.You will work closely with the broader Market Research team and operate cross-functional as the point of contact for the much-needed “Network Files” as well as visualizing market opportunities for our global New Market Team. The candidate will be the central point of contact for all geography-related assessments.

What You Will Do!

• Support our Market Research agenda
• Prepare and maintain workflows
• Provide spatial analytics support
• Act as a point of contact for Data & GIS requests
• Strengthen the MR team with strong data & GIS capacity
• Assist with driving the Data/GIS agenda, and support our Data/GIS function with core MR deliverables that require complex data analysis and evaluations.
• Jointly develop and drive the agenda of MR data & GIS initiatives.
• Identify the right geo-tiles including supportive market data (e.g. KNBS data).
• Engage with colleagues in our product department to ensure timely delivery of work.
• Modify spatial layers to reusable format for backend users i.e. (shape to WKT etc.)
• Provide spatial analytic support and actionable insights to the department and broader company.
• Utilize the QGIS Cloud and/or ArcGIS platforms. 
• Build easily consumed, aesthetically appealing, and visually impactful maps. 
• Engage with colleagues company-wide, local consultants, and enumerators to drive projects and the strategic (MR) data & GIS agenda.
• Speedy delivery of tasks, ability to prepare maps on short notice with diligence and accuracy.
• Technically aware and competent. Process fast amounts of data in a concise and coherent manner; store and organize data; make raw data insightful.
• Perform deep data analysis on (self-collected & readily available) data that will be utilized in the maps.
• Data tables with supportive maps that geospatially illustrate data and insights.

What you will bring to KOKO

• A BSc in Geography and/or Geomatics, ideally paired with an Academic Research Master in Remote Sensing, Data Engineering, or alike. 
• 5+ years of work experience in a managerial GIS role, alongside experience with data sciences.
• Experienced with renewable energy (cooking fuel) and/or Carbon Yield assessments will be an added advantage.
• Ability to utilize GIS tools to geospatially frame and scope new geographies
• Familiar with innovation in GIS, and strong data capability.
• Project and product -management and  Proven ability to drive field projects end to end.
•  Pragmatic problem-solving and practical creativity are necessary competencies.
• Confidence in adapting to new tools and platforms: learn and utilize the latest software platforms; update MR team on new tools; provide technical support when needed.