Data Analyst at Oaklands & Johnson Limited

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in a quantitative or technical discipline such as Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Statistics or a similar quantitative field
• Minimum of 3 years experience
• Experience working in an agency.
• Strong understanding of database technologies and ability to write code to gather data
• Ability to write and understand complex queries
• Experience building and analyzing data models
• Strong knowledge of Tableau/Power BI or other equivalent data visualization software
• Experience with SQL databases,
• Proven working experience as a Data Analyst or Business Data Analyst
• Adept at SQL queries, report writing and presenting findings
• Strong visualization skills (Data storytelling) using any visualization tool such as PowerBI, Tableau, Mode, Metabase etc.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and have a high level of comfort in making presentations to various stakeholders
• Good knowledge of Big Data querying tools
• Experience with Python is a plus
• Data Analyst certification eg IBM Certified Data Analyst, Microsoft Certified Data Analyst is a plus.

Job Requirements:

• At least 5 years of relevant and demonstrable professional experience, either in government, private sector, or academia, in the field of data analysis, operational research, statistics, monitoring and evaluation, or a similar field.
• Knowledge of advanced data science and quantitative techniques e.g., statistics, econometrics.
• Knowledge of data science tools (front/back end) to produce useful analysis (e.g., SPSS, STATA)
• Strong experience in building, managing and influencing complex multi-stakeholder relationships and dynamics, coordinating interagency initiatives, and working with multiple and diverse levels of partners.
• Experience in working with a team of ambitious and high-performing individuals towards a shared vision.
• Experience in conducting quality-driven research and policy-level analysis.
• Experience in designing and implementing quantitative and qualitative research studies
• Experience in preparing high-quality, yet succinct reports, briefs, and guidance notes for use by senior policymakers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with acute ability to distill complex information into readily digestible formats.
• Ability to work under pressure, to meet tight deadlines, and in demanding and/or austere conditions.