478 Data Analysis jobs in Nairobi
Sports Analytics Specialist, Performance Optimization
Posted 3 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Collect and clean sports performance data from various sources, including wearable devices, video analysis, and statistical databases.
- Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms to identify trends, predict outcomes, and optimize performance.
- Analyze game footage and athlete movements to extract key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Translate complex data findings into clear, concise, and actionable insights for coaching staff and athletes.
- Create comprehensive reports and visualizations to communicate findings effectively.
- Collaborate with coaches and training staff to understand their needs and tailor analytical approaches.
- Stay current with the latest research and technologies in sports science, analytics, and performance optimization.
- Contribute to the development of new data collection and analysis methodologies.
- Ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
- Present findings and recommendations in a compelling manner to stakeholders.
This role is fully remote, offering the ultimate flexibility, though the insights generated will support athletic endeavors potentially in regions known for vibrant sporting cultures, such as **Malindi, Kilifi, KE**. We are seeking candidates with a strong background in statistics, data science, or a related quantitative field, combined with a profound understanding of sports. Excellent communication and data visualization skills are essential. If you are driven by uncovering hidden patterns in data to elevate athletic achievement, apply now.
Senior HR Analytics Specialist
Posted 19 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement HR analytics strategies and solutions.
- Analyze HR data to identify trends, patterns, and key drivers related to workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement, and retention.
- Develop and maintain HR dashboards and reports to visualize key metrics and insights.
- Conduct predictive modeling to forecast workforce needs, identify flight risks, and assess talent pipeline strength.
- Partner with HR business partners and leadership to understand business needs and translate them into analytical requirements.
- Communicate complex analytical findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with data privacy regulations.
- Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in HR analytics and people data science.
- Advise on the strategic use of HR data to improve organizational effectiveness and employee experience.
- Collaborate with IT and data management teams to ensure robust data infrastructure.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Statistics, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in HR analytics, people analytics, or a related data-focused HR role.
- Proven expertise in statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Python/R).
- Strong understanding of HR functions, including talent acquisition, talent management, compensation, performance management, and employee relations.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex projects in a remote environment.
- Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors) is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive data-informed decision-making.
- Strong ethical grounding and commitment to data privacy.
Remote Sports Analytics Specialist
Posted 19 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Collect, clean, and process large datasets from various sports events and platforms.
- Develop and implement statistical models to analyze player performance, team strategies, and game outcomes.
- Create compelling data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to coaches, management, and other stakeholders.
- Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and track progress towards strategic goals.
- Conduct predictive analysis to forecast game results, player development, and injury risks.
- Collaborate with coaching staff to translate data insights into practical game plans and training regimes.
- Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in sports analytics, data science, and related technologies.
- Develop and maintain databases and dashboards for real-time performance monitoring.
- Contribute to the development of innovative analytical tools and methodologies.
- Present findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
- Assist in scouting and player recruitment by analyzing potential talent based on performance metrics.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Sports Science, or a related quantitative field.
- Proven experience in sports analytics, data analysis, or a similar role.
- Proficiency in statistical programming languages such as R, Python, or SQL.
- Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Matplotlib.
- Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning, and predictive analytics techniques.
- Deep knowledge of sports rules, strategies, and common performance metrics across multiple disciplines.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and collaborate remotely.
- Experience with the sports landscape in **Mombasa, Mombasa, KE** is a plus, but not mandatory for this remote position.
Lead Sports Analytics Specialist - Remote
Posted 11 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement sophisticated statistical models and algorithms to analyze sports performance data.
- Identify trends, patterns, and insights that can enhance athletic performance, strategy, and fan experience.
- Collaborate with coaches and athletes to understand their data needs and provide tailored analytical support.
- Lead and mentor a team of junior sports analysts, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
- Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and ensure data integrity.
- Create compelling data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to diverse audiences.
- Contribute to the development of new analytical tools and platforms.
- Stay current with advancements in sports analytics, machine learning, and relevant technologies.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.
- Manage multiple analytical projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery and impactful results.
- Master's or Ph.D. in Statistics, Data Science, Sports Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in sports analytics or a related field, with a proven track record of leadership.
- Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, and data mining.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with SQL.
- Strong experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Deep understanding of various sports and their underlying performance metrics.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data to non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team in a remote setting.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for sports innovation.
Data Analyst
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Infotrak Research and Consulting is a full service research company that was founded in 2004 following the vision of the founder to provide the Pan African Market with suitable information solutions required to sustain the ever-growing economies in the continent.
Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Infotrak also has affiliate offices in Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria and field contacts in more than 12 other countries in Sub Saharan Africa. The firm attributes its rapid growth to not only innovation, high level of professionalism and dynamism, but also on the excellent caliber of personnel who have been described by many as "Business minds who specialize in research".
Services provided include: Customer & Employee Satisfaction Surveys, Market Segmentation Studies, Brand Health checks, Consumer Usage and attitude studies, advertising awareness/impact surveys, advertising pre-post testing, media surveys, pricing studies, new product research, market feasibilities, formative research, perception surveys, KAP studies etc.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Data Analyst with a minimum of five (5) years' experience in data analytics to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in statistical analysis, data management, and visualization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process, clean, and validate large datasets from various sources.
- Prepare survey sampling designs.
- Perform statistical analysis and interpretations to identify trends, patterns, and correlations.
- Develop dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to support business objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and provide analytical support.
- Apply advanced analytical techniques to solve complex problems.
- Ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
- Implement process improvements and data-driven strategies to optimize performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics or a related field. Master's degree will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of five (5) years' proven experience in data analytics, statistical modelling, and reporting.
- Proficiency in statistical tools and programming languages (e.g., SPSS, STATA, MS Excel, R, and Python).
- Strong experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information
This job is full time job and the applicant must be willing to work outside of the country.
If you meet the above requirements, send your CV with a cover letter and testimonials to
the contact address provided.
NB: Ladies are strongly encouraged to apply.
Information Technology Specialist
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About Skillmind Software Limited
Skillmind Software Limited is a leading technology solutions provider specializing in SaaS, ERP, and AI-driven digital transformation across Africa. We develop and implement products such as CloudHR, CloudWage, TimeTrax, HR Genie, WizERP, and WizPOS, serving enterprises across multiple industries including hospitality, manufacturing, logistics, and professional services.
We are committed to innovation, reliability, and excellence — building products that simplify business processes and empower organizations through technology.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on IT Technical Lead to provide both technical leadership and development oversight across our software projects. The ideal candidate will guide, mentor, and support a cross-functional team of developers while also contributing directly to software design, architecture, and development.
This role requires a strong foundation in full-stack development, modern cloud architectures, and agile delivery practices. The incumbent will collaborate closely with the CTO, Project Managers, and Product Owners to ensure technical excellence and timely delivery of projects.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
- Lead and mentor software developers (backend, frontend, QA, DevOps).
- Conduct regular code reviews, design reviews, and technical sessions.
- Guide the team on best practices for coding standards, testing, and deployment.
Software Design & Development
- Architect and develop scalable web and enterprise solutions using modern frameworks.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code across multiple projects.
- Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and solution design.
Project Oversight
- Ensure technical feasibility and robustness of project implementations.
- Collaborate with UI/UX, QA, and DevOps teams to streamline development workflows.
- Monitor progress, identify technical risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
Innovation & Research
- Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools for potential adoption.
- Drive automation, CI/CD pipeline improvements, and performance optimizations.
- Support AI and integration initiatives (Sage, SAP, Odoo, HR Genie).
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with management and product teams to translate business needs into technical requirements.
- Provide regular technical updates and documentation for management reporting.
Required Skills and Experience
- Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. - Experience:
Minimum 5+ years in software development with 2+ years in a technical leadership or senior engineering role.
Technical Skills:
- Strong expertise in at least two programming languages (e.g., Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or PHP).
- Experience with Django, .NET, , or React frameworks.
- Proficiency in SQL/MySQL, RESTful APIs, and microservice architectures.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
- Exposure to AI/ML integrations and ERP/HRIS systems (Sage, SAP, Odoo) is a plus.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Passion for mentoring and leading by example.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Performance-based bonuses
- Opportunity to lead impactful digital transformation projects
- Exposure to international markets and clients
- Collaborative and innovative work culture
Research and Data Specialist
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About CHANCEN International
Chancen International is a non-profit financial institution providing ethical, fair, and responsible financing to help young Africans access quality tertiary education. Using an innovative Income Share Agreement (ISA) model, we cover students' tuition fees, allowing them to study without financial barriers. Graduates repay a portion of their income once employed, creating a sustainable funding cycle that supports future generations. By empowering young people with education, we enable their transition to meaningful employment, fostering economic mobility and strengthening communities.
Headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda, and operating in Rwanda, Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana, Chancen International has helped over 5,000 young people access education leading to dignified work. Our focus on marginalized populations ensures these youth gain the skills needed to thrive and contribute to building strong economies and peaceful nations.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive working environment where each individual can flourish and achieve their full potential. Our actions are guided by our company values: Authenticity, Curiosity, Courage, Stewardship and Fairness.
**Job Summary
The Research & Data Specialist will play a key role in strengthening Chancen's ISA underwriting and portfolio analytics by ensuring high-quality data input, interpreting macroeconomic and market trends, and integrating external datasets. This role sits within the Financial Planning and Analysis team and supports pricing, risk analysis, and portfolio optimization efforts. The Specialist will work closely with the Tech, Finance, and Impact teams to improve how Chancen collects, organizes, and analyzes data across countries and portfolios.
Key Responsibilities**
1. Data Input & Quality Assurance
- Maintain standardized input templates (ISA, PEI, employment); enforce schema, validation, and audit trails.
- Run QA checks (completeness, outliers, duplicates, cohort consistency); reconcile discrepancies with data owners.
Publish data quality reports and escalate recurring issues with corrective actions.
Underwriting Support
Ingest and harmonize PEI datasets (enrolment, completion, placement, salary distributions/percentiles).
- Compute placement rate, time-to-placement, salary progression curves by program/PEI/country.
Produce quarterly PEI scorecards to inform pricing guardrails (share %, thresholds, caps) and affordability checks.
Market & Macro Trend Analysis
Track inflation, minimum wage, unemployment, sector demand, and youth income trends; maintain a macro indicator pack per country.
Write concise insight briefs (one-pager) highlighting risk/opportunity and recommended parameter changes.
Country Partnerships & Data Procurement
Build strong working relationships with Country Managers, PEIs, ministries/labour bureaus, and relevant agencies across different countries.
- Map, source, and procure priority datasets (employment, wage, placement, census/sector data, PEI admin data); maintain a live source register with refresh cadences and owners.
- Lead data-sharing requests and negotiate MoUs/DSAs with support from Legal/Compliance; ensure licensing terms, usage rights, and privacy are respected.
- Set SLAs for delivery, quality, and format with country partners; monitor adherence and escalate risks early.
Track procurement budget and cost per dataset; propose cost-effective alternatives when needed.
Data Systems & Integration
Align datasets to the data warehouse schema; define data contracts and SLAs with Tech.
- Co-build/maintain dashboards for portfolio health, outcomes, and underwriting inputs (BI tools).
- Version control for data artifacts, queries, and calculations; maintain data dictionary.
Requirements
Educational Qualifications
Minimum Bachelor's Degree in project management, analytics, Economics, Statistics, Applied Economics
Technical Skills, Competencies, and Experience
- Bachelor's in Economics, Data Science, Statistics, Finance, or related field.
- 3–5 years in research/data analysis/credit modelling or adjacent roles.
- Proven experience cleaning, joining, and analysing education/employment datasets and building BI dashboards.
- Familiarity with income-based repayment/loan portfolios/credit scoring is advantageous.
- Experience across African markets preferred; strong written and verbal communication.
- Experience collaborating with country teams and external data owners (government, PEIs, research firms).
- Working knowledge of data licensing, privacy, and DPAs (GDPR/local equivalents) is a plus.
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About BasiGo
BasiGo is an early stage e-mobility start-up looking to create the future of clean, electric public transportation in Africa. Through our products, technology, and service model, BasiGo aims to revolutionize and decarbonize public transport in sub-Saharan Africa, enabling the continent to be a global leader in affordable, modern, low-carbon public transport.
Key Responsibilities
- Data Analysis & Insights
- Collect, clean, and analyze operational, financial, and customer data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
- Produce regular and ad-hoc reports for internal teams (operations, finance, customer experience, engineering) to support data-driven decision making.
- Build intuitive dashboards and visualizations that track KPIs according to departments or projects.
- Partner with business units to define metrics, validate data, and turn analysis into actionable recommendations.
- Support Model Development & Research
- Assist the data science team in preparing datasets for machine learning models in areas such as credit scoring, predictive maintenance, route optimization, and driver behavior scoring.
- Document data sources, assumptions, and model inputs for transparency and reproducibility.
- Data Infrastructure & Quality
- Work closely with engineering to ensure data pipelines are reliable, accurate, and scalable.
- Validate and reconcile data from multiple systems (e.g., telematics, Jani digital fare collection, billing, CRM, financial systems).
- Establish basic data quality checks and flag anomalies proactively.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams, translating data findings into clear, actionable insights.
- Support training sessions and workshops to build data literacy across the organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- 2–4 years of professional experience in data analysis or business intelligence.
- Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and transformation.
- Strong skills in Python (Pandas, NumPy, matplotlib/Seaborn/Plotly) or R for analysis and visualization.
- Experience with BI/dashboarding tools (e.g., AWS QuickSight, Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
- Solid understanding of data cleaning, statistical analysis, and basic machine learning concepts.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) is an advantage.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain data insights to non-technical audiences.
- Knowledge of the Kenyan public transport sector or fintech/mobility data is a plus.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of e-mobility and sustainable transport in Africa.
- A role with real business impact, supporting data-driven decision making across the company.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Professional growth opportunities, including mentorship from senior data science leaders and exposure to advanced modeling projects
- A collaborative, mission-driven culture where your contributions directly shape the future of clean mobility.
Attitude and Approach
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities.
- Growth mindset and eagerness to learn advanced data analysis techniques.
- Team player who thrives in a fast-paced start-up environment.
- Curious, analytical, and passionate about using data to solve real-world problems.
BasiGo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic established by law.
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Job Title:
Data Analyst
Department
Commercial
Reporting Line
Head of Commercial
Location:
Job Grade
Nairobi, Kenya
HAY 14
About ENGIE BU Africa ENGIE Energy Access
ENGIE Energy Access is a leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa, with a mission to deliver affordable, reliable and sustainable energy solutions and life-changing services with exceptional customer experience. The company is a result of the integration of Fenix International, ENGIE Mobisol and ENGIE PowerCorner; and develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGo solar home systems are financed through affordable installments from $0.14 per day and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities.
With over 1,700 employees, operations in nine countries across Africa (Benin, Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), over 1 million customers and more than 5 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to remain a leading clean energy company, serving millions of customers across Africa by 2025.
Job Purpose/Mission
Reporting to the Head of Commercial, the Business Analyst is responsible for management, collection and analyzing of data that will provide insights and help focus efforts towards achievement of the company's goals.
Responsibilities
- Collate and analyse data for reports.
- Generate reports to assist teams in focusing field activities and enhance the monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
- Working with finance department unit, ensure that sales commissions are collated and processed in a timely fashion
- Monitor sales cycle trends and flag out any anomalies e.g. low lead generation, weak conversion, new growth areas
- Working with field teams, collate farmer issues and analyze (system or user) before forwarding to relevant departments for resolution and follow through for closure.
- Track issues that come in via customer experience and credit and ensure they are routed to the relevant departments within the company for resolution within agreed SLAs
- Develop and present where necessary reports to both internal as well as external stakeholders.
- Support product development strategies, execution and implementation of enhancements
- Compiling, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative data for adhoc and regular market intelligence analysis
Knowledge And Skills
Experience
:
- Have practical knowledge and relevant work experience of not less than 2 years as a Data Analyst
- Knowledge and expertise in re-engineering of business processes, including project management and problem-solving skills with excellent communication skills and ability to engage customers, vendors, partners, and internal cross functional teams
Qualifications
- Be a holder of a bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Science or IT gained from a recognized institution
Language(s)
- English
- French is a plus
Technology
- Very Strong experience in technology required for the role
- Experience in Data analysis tool
Business Unit: GBU Flexible Gen & Retail
Division: Energy Access
Legal Entity: Engie Mobisol Kenya Limited
Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)
Education Level: Post Graduate Diploma (MBA, PhD)
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Job Description
Job description Data analyst
Location
: Nairobi/Kenya
Experience Level
: Open to all passionate individuals with the right skills and aslo skilled in web scraping.
Compensation: Profit-sharing model (No salary initially, compensation after the first profit cycle)
About Arxern
Arxern is a startup leveraging cutting-edge technology, to address challenges in Kenya's financial sector. Build a tech-first investment platform for Kenyan investors to track, analyze, and automate portfolios . we are on a mission to transform Kenya's fintech landscape and foster economic growth. Join our dynamic team and unlock new opportunities for growth and success. Be part of something impactful and take your skills to the next level
What We Offer
An opportunity to be part of a purpose-driven startup at the forefront of innovation. A collaborative and dynamic work environment where your contributions directly impact our growth.
Profit-sharing compensation model
Your efforts will be rewarded when we succeed together. A chance to make a meaningful difference in Kenya's financial sector. How to Apply If you're excited about leveraging data to drive innovation and want to be part of Arxern's journey to transform Kenya's investment market, we'd love to hear from you Send your application and CV to Join us in creating solutions that will shape Kenya's future Industry Tech Employment Type Full-time Industry Technology, Information and Internet
Role Description
This is a full-time remote role for a Data Analyst. The Data Analyst will be responsible for performing data analytics and data modeling, conducting statistical analyses, and applying analytical skills to interpret data. The Data Analyst will also be tasked with effectively communicating findings and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Daily tasks include data collection, data cleaning, data visualization, and generating reports.
Qualifications
- Strong Analytical Skills and proficiency in Data Analytics
- Knowledge and experience in Statistics
- Proficiency in Data Modeling
- Excellent Communication skills to convey complex information
- Proficiency in using data analytics tools and programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL is preferred
- Experience with AI and machine learning techniques is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills