As a result of the implementation of a new Business Model geared
towards enhancing organizational service delivery, our client would like to
fill the following position:
Monitoring & Evaluation Data Analyst
(1 Position)
(1 Position)
Purpose Statement: Reporting to the Performance Management Officer, the M & E Data Analyst will support the Performance Management activities related to supply chain and administrative operations such as customer service, quality assurance, warehousing, distribution, finance and procurement.
The Analyst will coordinate data collection, compilation, and data quality improvement efforts with the various data owners including deep dives into performance management data sets for the purpose of identifying anomalies and trends in process data.
She/He will also maintain the metrics data library, supporting
leading data audit practices.
Key Accountabilities
The position holder will have the following accountabilities:
- Lead
the Data Quality Improvement activities as described in the Performance
Management Plan
- Identify
metrics functionality needs for the various software systems to improve
the automated collection of metrics data and production of performance
reports; collaborate with the ICT Department to implement new functions as
they relate to performance management. 3. Perform ad-hoc queries on
databases (e.g. WMS, ERP, LMIS) to respond to the various needs of
internal and external stakeholders.
- Support
the training of data producers on the numerous tools used for metrics data
collection.
- Execute
deep dives on data sets to explain anomalies in performance trends
- Support
the routine maintenance of the Performance Management Plan such as
establishing baselines, setting targets, and reporting results.
- Maintain
the metrics data library to prepare for data audits (e. g. such as those
required by financing partners.
- Prepare
data sets for the development of Information Products.
- Build
capacity of departments to query, compile, and analyze data to improve
detection of “early warning signs” of performance issues.
- Perform
routine data audits and communicate necessary measures for corrective
action.
- Other
duties as requested by the Performance Management Officer.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Business, ICT, analytics, or similar related studies from a
recognized institution.
- Demonstrable
computer skills in MS Word, Excel, etc.
- Ability
to query, manipulate, and analyze a diverse array of data sets using SQL,
MySQL, MS Access, Excel PivotTables, and/or other tools.
- Minimum
of 3years’ experience in data analysis with preference for experience in a
supply chain environment.
Desirable Skills and Personal Attributes:
- Convincing
capacity for identifying anomalies and trends in large data sets.
- Understanding
of data audit requirements and the ability to take measures to prepare an
organization for data audits.
- Understanding
of business processes and how they convert to quantitative data.
- Strong
driver for data accuracy with an ability to identify causes of and resolve
data quality problems.
- Proactive
contribution above and beyond his or her terms of reference in order to
meet the organization’s goals and objectives.
How to Apply
Those interested and who meet the above requirements are invited to apply by quoting the reference number for the position on both the applications letter and the envelope.
Those interested and who meet the above requirements are invited to apply by quoting the reference number for the position on both the applications letter and the envelope.
Applications accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae,
copies of certificates and testimonials addressed as below should be received
not later than 6th February 2015.
TS NO 2211
P.O. Box 49990 – 00100
Nairobi
or dropped physically to The Standard Group Ad Centre office on
the ground floor of I&M Building, Banda Street opposite Rayan Hotel.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer
