Data analysts in Nigeria can apply for opportunity at Code for Africa

DEADLINE: JANUARY 22, 2021 — Code for Africa (CfA)  has immediate vacancies for a Data Analyst with data analysis and training experience to join her Data Academy team.

Interested candidates should be based in Nigeria.

The successful candidate will join CfA’s Data Academy team and will be responsible for running data journalism and technical training for partner newsrooms, universities and local community events in Nigeria and (virtually) elsewhere on the continent.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or qualitative discipline or equivalent practical experience.

Interested applicants must have three years work experience in data analysis related fields, plus at least one year of experience as a trainer, corporate training specialist, or related position.

Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Applicants must be fluent in English. An additional knowledge of French is a plus.

Code for Africa offers a competitive salary as well as well as a dynamic workplace with other benefits.

The deadline for applications is January 22, 2021.

APPLY HERE

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