Research Data Analyst at GeoPoll

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