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Data Analyst (Global Data Hub)

Sos Children's Villages

full time Nairobi Posted 16 hours ago

Requirements **

  • Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related field 

  • 5–7+ years of experience in applied statistics or business analysis 

  • Ability to analyze and understand business data requirements and translate them to technical requirements 

  • Strong expertise in analytical tools and methods (Power BI, Python, R, Excel) 

  • Proven experience in statistical modeling, forecasting, and segmentation 

  • Excellent data visualization and storytelling skills 

  • Strong understanding of data quality, metadata, and governance concepts 

  • Fluent English and French (C1/C2) 

  • Ability to explain complex analytical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences 

  • Ideally experience in non-profit contexts, including impact measurement, donor reporting 

Technical Skills** 

  • Strong expertise in analytical tools and methods (Power BI, Python, R, Excel) 

  • Proven experience in statistical modeling, forecasting, and segmentation 

  • Excellent data visualization and storytelling skills 

  • Strong understanding of data quality, metadata, and governance concepts 

  • Perform statistical analyses (e.g. regression, clustering, forecasting, hypothesis testing) using tools such as Power BI, Python, or R with openness to large-language methods **

  • Translate analytical objectives into clear data requirements and collaborate with data engineers to access suitable datasets 

  • Develop analytical frameworks, KPIs, and indicators to evaluate organizational and program performance 

  • Interpret and clearly communicate findings through reports, dashboards, and executive summaries 

  • Ensure data quality, validation, and consistency in all analytical outputs 

  • Advise on analytical use cases and data structures within the Global Data Hub 

  • Collaborate with Business Analysts to design advanced Power BI reports, including predictive and statistical elements 

  • Collect, analyze, and document system and data requirements of English/French speaking Member Associations  

  • Support and mentor colleagues in data literacy and interpretation of analytical results 

  • Ensure compliance with data protection, security, and ethical data usage standards 

  • Provide support and consulting to French- and English-speaking Member Associations to enable them to succeed in their data project and allow them get the most out of Global Data Hub 

Responsibilities to Uphold Safeguarding (standards) and Promote a Safe Environment** 

As someone working for or on behalf of SOS Children’s Villages, you are responsible for helping to create and maintain a safe and protective environment for staff, as well as for the children, young people, and adult programme participants supported and cared for by SOS Children’s Villages. You are expected to: 

  • Commit to the Code of Conduct and reflect on the safeguarding implications of your work on an ongoing basis. 

  • Actively participate in team discussions to identify risks and share and apply preventative and mitigation measures and strategies.  

  • Integrate safeguarding principles into your daily decisions and tasks. 

  • Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and in line with procedures. 

  • Promote values-based culture, accountability and zero tolerance of harm.