Senior Data Analyst needed at Code for Africa

DEADLINE: JANUARY 22, 2021 — Code for Africa (CfA) has an immediate vacancy for a full-time role for a senior data analyst to join her Data Academy team.

Interested applicants must be in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania or Uganda.

Candidates must have demonstrable experience in data science, including analysis, data mining, coding and data visualisation.

The ideal candidate must be fluent in English. Proficiency in French or Arabic will be an added advantage.

The Senior Data Analyst will leverage data science skills to help design data visualisations, infographics, and other visual devices for CfA’s storytelling and communication.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multinational and multilingual team that uses digital collaboration tools to create content for a global audience and international media partners.

Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as robust data visualisation skills.

Code for Africa offers a competitive salary and a dynamic workplace, with a transnational team, occasional international travel, and vacation benefits.

The deadline for applications is January 22, 2021

APPLY HERE

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