Job Purpose
SHOFCO is hiring a full-time data visualization and dashboard specialist (3+ years of relevant experience) to grow our dash boarding and data presentation capabilities. In this role the specialist will work with program teams and data engineers to build dashboards that facilitate data-driven decision making leading to social impact.
We are in the process of digital transformation and your work will help SHOFCO derive actionable insights from the data collected across our programs. You will join our growing data team and work across our program and M&E teams to provide better presentation of our impact and outcome data.
We are seeking candidates with a strong background in dash boarding tools like Tableau, PowerBI and Google Data Studio, and a passion for working in the social sector.
Location – Nairobi
Reports – Data Engineer
Monday – Friday | 8.00 AM – 5.00 PM
Key Responsibilities
As a data analyst and dashboard specialist, the day-to-day work may include:
- Working with programs to understand their needs: understanding their current processes and pain points and identifying which of these can be addressed through informative dashboards.
- Designing visualizations and dashboards that cater to audiences ranging from on-the-ground implementers to executive reporting for our social programs.
- Collaborating with program and IT teams to set up, test and deploy dashboards, and ensure timely maintenance.
- Collaborating with the data engineering team on data pipeline requirements.
- Helping develop the organization’s strategy on dash boarding solutions. This will involve developing and institutionalizing best practices on design, execution and management of dash boarding initiatives.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in design, information science, engineering, social science or related fields
Professional Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience designing and building data visualizations
- Demonstrated understanding of design principles and aesthetics of business dashboards, data visualization and reports
- Passion for UX principles and ability to work with stakeholders to understand their needs in the design process
- Experience working with popular data visualization and dash boarding platforms like PowerBI, Google Data Studio, Tableau. Experience in Power BI would be a big plus.
- Experience with SQL and related database systems such as PostgreSQL or BigQuery.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
Any professional certification on data management or cloud services is a plus.
Functional Skills:
- Data Integration and ETL
- Database Management
- Data Modelling
- Big Data Technologies
- Data Warehousing
- Cloud Platforms
- Data Security and Compliance
- Data Governance
- Data Visualization
- Performance Tuning
- API Integration
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Analytical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Ownership and Accountability
- Innovation
- Ethical and Social Responsibility
- Time Management
- Continuous Learning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to [email protected], quoting their current and expected salaries. The Subject should clearly indicate the position being applied for. Applications without this information will not be considered. Applications should reach us no later than 20th December 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
