About Pula
We are an insuretech firm that provides agriculture insurance design and execution services, specialising in index based insurance and are backed by top tier VC investors who have invested more than $25 million in the business. Since 2015 we have provided climate insurance to 15.4 million smallholder farmers, 41% of which were women across 19 markets in Africa and Asia who pay an average of $6.8 per season to insure their crops. So far we’ve unlocked over $2.22 billion of capital from local and international insurance markets for climate risks since we started in 2015 and paid out $40.8 million to our client farmers.
Pula is a fast-paced space, constantly adapting to new opportunities and challenges and we are made up of a high-performance, multi-cultural team. We expect our team to value performance, results and professionalism.
At Pula, our values are:
- Obsessed with results: We are responsible for our future and therefore we get things done!
- Connect the Dots: We continuously identify different customer needs & business problems and build solutions that deliver value.
- Have a Can do Attitude! We dare to do things differently to make things work.
- We have each others’ back: We look out for each other & we share high quality, timely feedback that makes us better.
According to the UN’s InterGovernmental Panel for Climate Change more than 3.3 billion people globally live in hotspots with high vulnerability to climate change and are now already feeling the impact of climate change through increased temperatures and increasingly erratic rainfall.
Insurance is a tool for vulnerable households in these affected regions to adapt to the effects that climate change is already having today on these households. It is a tool that enables for compensation payment for losses and damages that these households had no part in causing. Insurance compensation enables these households to make adjustments to their day to day livelihoods and practices and therefore allows for an equitable and just transition.
At Pula, we are building the systems that enable farmers worldwide to access insurance, using technology to insure this previously uninsured worldwide. We work in over 17 countries across Africa and Asia, and by 2021, have facilitated crop insurance cover to over 6 million farmers, 30% of which are women, across Kenya, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Rwanda, Uganda, Nigeria, Mali, Senegal, Zambia, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Tanzania, Mozambique and Malawi. We are a for profit, and have raised over $10 million from leading venture and institutional investors as well as developed philanthropic relationships with private foundations and bilateral donors such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and German Insure Resilience Solutions Fund that have accelerated investments in our target markets.
Pula is proudly fast paced, constantly learning from the challenges we face and overcome. We are proudly culturally diverse but united in our ambition of continuous high-performance. By challenging ourselves we believe that we can overcome the hard problems we love solving.
At Pula, our culture is defined by our:
- Obsessed with results: We are responsible for our future and therefore we get things done!
- Ability to connect the Dots: We continuously identify different customer needs & business problems and build solutions that deliver value.
- Our Can do Attitude! We dare to do things differently to make things work.
- Ability to have each others’ back: We look out for each other & we share high quality, timely feedback that makes us better.
Position Overview:
As a Data Analyst Intern at Pula, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Data & Insights department by ensuring data management and analysis, problem identification, resolution, and the implementation of department strategies. We are looking for a highly motivated and data-driven individual with strong documentation and project management skills, capable of seamlessly transitioning between strategic planning and hands-on execution.
What you will be doing:
- Conduct data quality checks following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Provide support to the support desk and field staff when required, ensuring effective communication.
- Utilize data analytics and project knowledge to identify risks and issues within projects.
- Keep the manager informed by providing regular daily, weekly, and ad-hoc updates.
- Propose potential solutions to address problems encountered in the field.
- Draft training materials, protocols, and other necessary documents as needed.
- Assist in survey creation and participate in sampling or other CCE/Survey work as required.
- Utilize designated tools and software proficiently as per project requirements.
- Demonstrate honesty and transparency in all aspects of work.
- Emphasize direct and open communication to address problems and provide feedback constructively.
- Determine appropriate methods for data quality checks, data analysis, and operations assessment.
- Identify gaps in current data quality check SOPs and suggest improvements.
- Develop new processes and procedures to enhance project operations.
- Provide training to field staff on new systems and processes.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of newly implemented processes.
- Document findings, prepare reports, and make recommendations based on analysis.
What you will need to be successful
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, or Information Systems.
- Proficiency in specialized statistical analysis software and data visualization tools like Power BI or similar platforms.
- Proficiency in Python and R is a must. Knowledge of SQL is also preferred
- Ability to communicate complex information effectively through clear writing and excellent verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with mobile data collection technologies, such as Commcare, and experience with new applications and innovations.
- Capable of transforming technical data into presentations for diverse audiences.
- Skilled in collaborating with diverse groups, partners, and colleagues, demonstrating a strong team spirit.
- Self-driven, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Efficiently handle multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines effectively.
We value innovation, integrity, and dedication in our team members. If you are passionate about using data to drive positive change and possess the required qualifications and competencies, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dynamic and impactful organization.
What Pula will bring to the table
- Growth potential: At Pula, we are building the systems that enable farmers worldwide to access insurance, using technology to insure this previously uninsured worldwide. We work in over 19 countries across Africa and Asia, and by 2023, have facilitated crop insurance cover to over 5 million farmers, 40% of which are women. We are a for profit, and have raised over $25 million from leading venture and institutional investors as well as developed philanthropic relationships with private foundations and bilateral donors such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and German Insure Resilience Solutions Fund that have accelerated investments in our target markets.
- Market Leader: Not only is the opportunity massive, but Pula is by far the market leader in it’s category with 11m farmers insured as of 2023.
- Solid: Pula has been funded by leading venture capital investors (Omidyar Network, ACCION, MercyCorps) and global philanthropic institutions (MasterCard Foundation, CGAP/World Bank as well as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation). Pula closed an oversubscribed $20m series B funding despite the economic downturn.
- Respected: Winner of the Singapore FinTech Festival 2019, Winner of The InsureTech of the Award, Africa. Featured on TED talks, The New York Times, The Economist.
- Impact and creation: This is a high-impact role, that offers a unique opportunity to bring the company to the next level, whilst developing new strategies, approaches and ideas.
- Leadership: The founders & CEO foster a culture of transparency, respect, high performance, pragmatism, execution and personal development.
- Purpose: It is rare to find a professional opportunity that offers accelerated professional development and a life purpose. Pula is going through a second phase of accelerated growth that will naturally provide professional development, whilst contributing to the financial stability of small farmers in the emerging markets.
- Remuneration: Competitive base salary accordingly with seniority and experience, commission on closed sales and an employee share option plan that offers an attractive equity upside.
