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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Over the past 17 years, Kilimo Trust has built a solid reputation as a reliable partner for sustainable market-led agricultural development in the East African region. With headquarters in Uganda, and affiliated subsidiaries in Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda, Kilimo Trust maintains a lean operations team, choosing to work through partnerships with local and regional actors for efficiency.
In each of the East African countries, the agriculture sector employs over 70 percent of the population. However, the contribution of this sector to GDP is no more than 30 percent across all those economies. Kilimo Trust is committed to addressing this and other sector challenges by structuring national and regional trade in agricultural products in support of its mission to make agribusiness a transformative tool for wealth creation, food and nutrition security for smallholder farmers and value chain actors.
Kilimo Trust relies on the support of its funding partners and implementing partners (public and private), as well as the guidance of its Board of Trustees and the Management to realize the grand vision of a sustained and equitable wealth creation, food and nutrition security for smallholder farmers and other value chain actors. Our core values: Value for money, Partnerships, Teamwork, Empathy and Integrity are the bedrock of our operations.
Program Officer -Data Analyst & Communication job at Kilimo Trust
Kilimo Trust
Analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to provide valuable insights for informed decision-making.
To ensure that data-driven insights are clearly and accurately communicated to all stakeholders.
Data Collection and Processing
Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets related, but not limited to agricultural operations, crop yields, weather patterns, and other relevant parameters while maintaining timeliness, accuracy, integrity, and reliability.
Database Management:
Review, update and improve existing databases using the most current technologies/tools.
Manage and maintain databases, ensuring data integrity and security.
Develop and implement data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
Problem Solving:
Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and provide data driven insights.
Identify areas for improvement and recommend changes to optimize business processes.
Communication:
Communicate complex technical findings in a clear and concise manner to various stakeholders, including farmers, SMEs, management, funders, and others.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and ensure effective communication of analytical results.
Reporting & Visualization
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to present key performance indicators related to KT’s Strategy and specific project implementation processes.
Use data visualization tools to create compelling visual representations of data insights for easy interpretation. Stake holder engagement:
Engage with various stakeholders to gather insights on the practical implications of data analysis results.
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Competencies Required:
Ability to translate technical findings into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to support multiple projects.
Analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must have Excellent presentation & writing skills.
Aptitude to learn new technology and concepts
Educational Qualifications and Experience Required:
A degree in Data Science, Actuarial Studies, Business Analysis, Statistics, Agriculture Economics, or related field
Five years of experience in a related field
Proven experience in data analysis, preferably in the agricultural sector.
Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, QlikView/Qlik serve) and statistical analysis software.
Ability to work with public domain data and to integrate into report
If you are the right candidate, please send your application letter plus the following:
• An up-to-date CV, highlighting relevant skills and experience (presented in relation to each of the Responsibilities and each of the experience areas listed above).
• The names and contacts of three referees, and a daytime contact telephone number of each of them.
• Copies of Academic Certificate and Transcripts for O’ level, A’ level – where applicable, UnderGraduate and Post-Graduate qualifications
• The names and contacts of your immediate supervisor(s) in the current job and two of your
• immediate previous jobs.
• Your daytime contact telephone number; and
• A statement and proof of current remuneration package
Please submit your application documents electronically to recruitment@kilimotrust.org
Address all applications to The Human Resource & Administration Manager, Kilimo Trust.
Deadline for application 10th February 2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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