Junior Data Analyst
Location: Uganda & Kenya
Reports To: Operations Strategy and Analytics Lead
Employment Type: Full-Time (6 months probation)
Deadline: Apply by April 5th, 2025
About Numida
Numida uses proprietary credit models and tech-enabled underwriting processes to provide unsecured working capital loans to African micro and small businesses. Instead of borrowing from informal lenders or family, business owners download the Numida app, apply in minutes, and receive capital within a day. There are 20 million such businesses in Africa, representing a $5 billion market opportunity, and traditional microfinance is failing them.
By leveraging data, we have figured out how to score and disburse unsecured loans to cash-based businesses that have no digital transaction history, with excellent collection rates. Within 10 years, we anticipate enabling at least 1 million small business owners on the continent to achieve their dreams.
We have offices in Kampala and Nairobi, with product, engineering, and data teams distributed across Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, and Canada. As we expand into new markets and products over the next two years, we seek a Junior Data Analyst to support our operations and growth.
Role Overview
Your role will be split between operations analytics (70%) and general data support (30%).
You will be responsible for monitoring key operational metrics, conducting deep-dive analysis, and supporting the broader data team in maintaining and improving our self-serve analytics tools.
Responsibilities
Operations Analytics (70%)
- Monitor Key Metrics – Track and analyze operational metrics such as Collections, Retention, Yield, and Conversion to ensure team performance aligns with profitability goals.
- Understand Business Context – Stay aware of product, team, or process changes that could impact key metrics and propose mitigation strategies.
- Research & Exploration – Conduct exploratory analysis to optimize portfolio performance and improve decision-making.
- Project Life Cycle Participation – Be involved in the full life cycle of projects, including:
- Initial research
- Hypothesis testing
- Documenting and presenting recommendations to leadership
- Implementing approved changes
Managing change effectively to ensure adoption - Evaluating the impact of changes and reversing ineffective solutions
General Data Support (30%)
- Support Self-Serve Analytics – Regularly update and improve Lightdash (our self-serve tool) to provide the team with easy access to critical insights.
- Maintain and Enhance Data Models – Update existing dbt models or create new ones to support business needs.
- Handle Data Requests – Take on 1-2 ad hoc data requests per week to support cross-functional teams.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Analytical Mindset – Curious, data-driven thinker who can break down problems, test hypotheses, and adapt when things don’t work.
- Communication Skills – Ability to clearly present insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Problem-Solving Approach – Comfortable challenging assumptions, working through ambiguity, and iterating quickly.
- Data Skills – Some experience with SQL and data analysis, with a willingness to learn and improve.
- Statistical Thinking – Basic understanding of key statistical concepts and how to apply them in real-world scenarios.
Preferred but Not Required
- Experience with Financial Portfolio Data – Exposure to collections, lending, or credit-related datasets.
- Version Control Knowledge – Familiarity with Git/GitHub for managing data workflows.
- ETL/ELT Experience – Understanding of data transformation processes, especially with dbt.
If you’re eager to grow in a data-driven environment, thrive in problem-solving, and want to contribute to financial inclusion in Africa, we encourage you to apply!
