Data Analyst

Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Ltd (Sahel) is a leading management consulting firm focused on the agricultural and nutrition sectors in Africa. We partner with government agencies, private sector actors, and leading international development organizations to research, analyze policies, develop strategies, and implement programs that promote sustainable food security and improved nutrition. We work on various projects across Africa, including Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leona, and Tanzania.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Analyst

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

Overview

• Our team is seeking a Data analyst with keen interest in agriculture.
• As a data Analyst, you will have the chance to work on various projects spanning the public, private, and social sectors and value chains.
• We are looking for someone enthusiastic about making impact in the agriculture and nutrition fields. If you are highly motivated, skilled, and eager to take on challenging and meaningful work, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team

Job Description
In this role, you will fulfill the following primary responsibilities:

• Collect, clean, organise and validate data from primary and secondary sources.
• Scripting/programming of surveys on kobotool box and other data collection tools
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative datasets to identify trends, patterns, relationships and insights.
• Develop and maintain analytical models, databases, dashboards and reporting tools.
• Conduct descriptive and statistical analyses to support project and client requirements.
• Develop data visualisations and dashboards that communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Translate analytical findings into clear insights and recommendations for project teams and clients.
• Support the design, implementation and analysis of surveys and other data collection exercises.
• Develop and monitor project KPIs and performance measurement frameworks.
• Conduct data quality checks, reconciliation and validation to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Automate recurring data analysis and reporting processes where possible.
• Document datasets, methodologies, assumptions and analytical processes to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
• Collaborate with other analysts and Consultants to incorporate quantitative analysis into broader strategic recommendations.
• Support the development of reports, presentations, proposals and other client deliverables.
• Support other analytical and strategic initiatives as required.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
We are looking for candidates with passion for agriculture that are driven and self-starters. Below are the essential qualifications we are looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Finance or a related discipline with 2 - 4 Years of Experience.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in at least one data analysis or visualisation tool, such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python or R.
• Proficiency in at least one digital collection tool such as Kobotool box, SurveyCTO or ODK collect
• Experience with data cleaning, transformation and analysis.
• Strong understanding of data visualisation and presentation of analytical findings.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear and actionable insights.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in consulting, research, business intelligence, analytics or a related field is an advantage.