Job Description

Posted on June 22, 2022

WE’RE HIRING!
DATA & ANALYTICS LEAD
Yalelo seeks to hire an experienced and eager Data & Analytics (D&A) Lead to drive database building & implementation, data collection, and analytics at our Production site. You will join an innovative, cross-departmental team working to improve data processes and utilization across the company to drive our growth. You will be responsible for managing a team of four Data Administrators and Clerks, building systems from scratch, optimizing existing ones, and creating visibility into the Production operations datasets. You will be a key team member in leading D&A’s efforts to encourage a culture of data-driven decision-making at our Production site.
Location: The role will be primarily based in Siavonga.
The Right Fit candidate will:

Manage a team of Data Clerks and Data Administrators
Maintain oversight of the production of all daily, weekly, and monthly reporting
Manage & improve existing databases & reports (including identifying where improvements can be made)
Building reporting dashboards as per team requests (including building the underlying databases, training the teams to use them, tailoring reports in line with requestor requirements, updating the design of reports)
Implement new databases based on operation systems (including identifying where data collection can be improved and automated. Also collaborating closely with teams to ensure quality data collection)
Conduct analysis as per request from Production Director or managers

The Data & Analytics Lead Must Have:

The motivation to undertake a high-impact, high-intensity role in a growing company
Enthusiasm for building new systems and improving existing ones
Excellent communication skills, working as the D&A team’s remote representative in Siavonga
Self-initiating abilities, to manage multiple projects and people in a demanding Production environment
The ability to adapt quickly to new systems and technologies
Eagerness to apply new data methods to Yalelo’s aquaculture value chain

Qualifications Requirements for the D&A Lead are:

Degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Data Science, Economics, or Finance
2-5 years of work experience, 2+ relating to Operations Management, Systems Building, Data Analysis or a related field.
Experience in people and /or project management
Advanced Excel skills
Experience working with Power BI, Microsoft Office D365, and/ or Aqua Manager will provide an added advantage
Familiarity with IT systems and database management
Experience in project management and report presentation to high-level management
Experience in facilitation and training
Comfortable working on a farm and working unsocial hours.

If this, is YOU, we would like to hear from you today!!! CLICK HERE TO APPLY.