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  • Posted: Jul 17, 2020
    Deadline: Jul 30, 2020
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    GeoPoll is a leading research organization that uses mobile phones to gather direct, real-time insights from millions of people throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
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    Research Data Analyst

    No of Positions: 2

    GeoPoll seeks smart, dedicated, and passionate individuals to join our team, and help us improve the lives of citizens around the world through the mobile phone.

    About this Role: We are currently looking for a Research Data Analyst for a three months contract located in Nairobi, Kenya.

    This position is responsible for all aspects of data analysis and statistical research solutions.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Communication with colleagues for delivery of data processing on projects, including researchers, team leader, project managers
    • Create and maintain data processing and computer code files
    • Edit, submit and write computer programs and scripts based on client requests
    • Assist in formulating data processing procedures and automation for greater efficiency
    • Provide advice / support to the research teams regarding data processing
    • Performing additional analysis where appropriate
    • Ensuring data is in a format suitable for use by internal and external clients

    Technical Skills:

    • Good knowledge /experience with programming/scripting languages
    • Ability to cut and dice through any data format both as input and output e.g. dealing with SAV, DTA, ASCII files etc.
    • Knowledge in analytics software such as R, SPSS, STATA, SAS or MATLAB, Python or JMP.
    • Understanding statistical analysis e.g. regression, hypothesis testing (significance testing). e. Working with client service teams, to scope out data.
    • Understanding of IT terminology and flexibility to work with a tech savvy team. d. Knowledgeable areas of visualization using Microsoft Power BI, tableau or JS related scripts such as D3JS or Node.js

    Qualifications

    The successful candidate will have:

    • First degree in Statistics / Mathematics or a business-related field
    • At least 2 years’ experience in data management within a full-service Research company
    • Logical mindset and good technical problem-solving skills (key requirement).
    • Demonstrate analytical and quantitative skills and a rigorous attention to detail
    • Strong analytical, organizational, problem solving, excellent communication and customer service skills required
    • Extremely self-motivated and highly organized
    • Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in confidential matters
    • Enjoys a fun, dynamic and challenging work environment within a start-up culture

    Method of Application

    Please submit your CV, salary history and relevant work examples to researchcareers@geopoll.com with the subject Power BI Research Analyst not later than Thursday, 30th July 2020 at 17:00hrs.

    Feel free to check out our website: https://www.geopoll.com.

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