Monitoring & Evaluation and Data Analyst Job in Kenya

Monitoring & Evaluation and Data Analyst                   

Wanted: Entry Level IT professional to support technology strategy for a young, fast growing international NGO

Industry: Social Business / International Development / Start-Up / Non-profit
Employer: KOMAZA

Position: M&E and Data Analyst
Function: Technology

Location: Kilifi, Kenya
Comp/Benefits: Competitive, provides for a comfortable standard of living in Kilifi, Kenya

Application Deadline: Open until filled
Start Date: As soon as available

Overview

KOMAZA is an award-winning non-profit social enterprise working to end rural poverty by developing economic opportunities for smallholder farmers living in Africa’s infertile and drought-prone regions.

Founded in 2006 and based in Kenya, our innovative grassroots model dramatically boosts household income for rural families by equipping them with resources, knowledge and market linkages to produce high-value climate-appropriate crops on their previously degraded land.

The Role

As a M&E and Data Analyst, you will be responsible for providing support to the data / information architecture and technology strategy for KOMAZA. 

This is a dynamic position that requires a creative mind. M&E and Data Analyst responsibilities will include:

1. Design and distribution of timely periodic and on demand dynamic reports of data stored in the KOMAZA database.
2. Maintaining and improving KOMAZA’s farmer database.
3. Handling day-to-day IT needs at head office and helping to design and roll-out KOMAZA’s network infrastructure for rural offices
4. Being an enthusiastic, hands-on technology enthusiast and evangelist with an interest in social enterprise and development

Qualifications

• Education: Top performing Diploma in Business Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related fields
• Relevant work experience: Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in technology with some project management
• Computer skills (Mandatory): Hands on knowledge of at least three programming languages in current use, working knowledge of web technologies and languages (e.g. PHP, HTML/CSS, JavaScript), experience with databases and/or a major Relational Data Management System (e.g. MySQL, MS SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase, DB2)
• Knowledge of web based dynamic reporting tools. Previous experience with Crystal Reports, Fusion Charts, and Excel Charts & Pivot tables a distinct advantage.
• Analytical skills: exceptional problem solving and analytical skills with impeccable business acumen
• Strong and proactive communicator: personable yet persistent; developing detailed and high-quality work output materials
• Problem-solver – at a high- and granular- level: excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and impeccable business judgment; ability to think “big picture” and dig into details

Preferred:

• Kiswahili
• Experience in hardware maintenance

To Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter to: info@kenyaxperience.org. 

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