Data Analyst Jobs in Kenya

Company: OAF (One Acre Fund)
Location: Kenya / Flexible – East Africa
Job Type: Full-Time
Contract Duration: 2 Years Fixed-Term Contract
Preferred Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Application Deadline: 07 Dec 2026
Eligibility: Open only to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Malawi, Zambia, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

About One Acre Fund (OAF)

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund is a leading agricultural organization dedicated to supporting smallholder farmers across Africa. The organization currently serves 5.5 million farmers in nine African countries by providing high-quality farm supplies, seedlings, accessible financing, agronomic training, and other agricultural services designed to increase productivity and resilience.

Through its proven farmer-centered model, One Acre Fund helps farmers increase income and assets by more than 35% on supported land, while promoting healthier soils and long-term agricultural sustainability.

With over 9,000+ full-time staff, One Acre Fund brings together professionals from diverse disciplines united by a mission to improve livelihoods through agriculture.

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About the Role

One Acre Fund is seeking an experienced and analytical Global Data Analyst to work with large, cross-country datasets and develop foundational data products that improve organizational decision-making.

The successful candidate will focus on designing and maintaining trusted, scalable, and self-service Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards and reporting systems that support informed decision-making across operational functions.

This position plays an important role in strengthening organizational performance by ensuring accurate, accessible, and sustainable data products that contribute to improved outcomes for smallholder farmers.

Unlike traditional analytics roles focused on one-off reporting requests, this position emphasizes the creation of durable, widely used BI products and automated reporting tools.

Job Description (JD)

The Global Data Analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams and data engineers to create scalable analytics solutions, support analytical governance, and establish data consistency across operational areas such as finance, supply chain, people operations, and other organizational domains.

The role requires strong technical expertise, stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to transform complex business logic into practical, user-friendly analytics solutions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Build Foundational, Self-Service BI Data Products

The Global Data Analyst will:

• Design, build, and maintain high-impact, organization-wide dashboards (“tentpole dashboards”) that support self-service analytics.
• Develop trusted and scalable BI products that can be consistently used across departments.
• Ensure reports and dashboards remain accurate, documented, and sustainable for long-term organizational use.
• Continuously monitor user adoption and improve dashboard relevance and usability.
• Maintain data quality standards and consistency across reporting systems.

2. Own Analytical Domains & Partner with Data Engineering Teams

Responsibilities include:

• Serving as the lead analyst for assigned business domains such as:
  • Finance
  • Human Resources / People Operations
  • Supply Chain
  • Program Operations
  • Organizational Performance
• Understanding operational workflows and business logic within assigned domains.
• Managing the complete lifecycle of analytics products including:
  • Prioritization
  • Stakeholder consultation
  • Requirements gathering
  • Dashboard wireframing
  • Product delivery
  • Iterative improvements
• Working closely with Data Engineers to embed business rules into the organization’s data warehouse and semantic layers.
• Ensuring metric consistency and communicating limitations of data sources where necessary.

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3. Strengthen Analytical Standards Across the Organization

The successful candidate will:

• Contribute to analytical communities of practice and knowledge-sharing forums.
• Establish and maintain standards for:
  • Dashboard governance
  • Documentation
  • BI development
  • Metric definitions
  • Data storytelling practices
• Support best practices in analytics and evidence-based reporting across teams.
• Improve organizational analytical maturity and self-service data usage.

Educational Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Data Science
  • Statistics
  • Computer Science
  • Information Systems
  • Business Analytics
  • Economics
  • Mathematics
  • Engineering
  • Or a related quantitative discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications or advanced coursework in:
  • Business Intelligence
  • Data Analytics
  • Data Engineering
  • SQL & Database Management
  • Power BI / Tableau
  • Python or R Programming

Experience Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in:
  • Data Analytics
  • Business Intelligence (BI)
  • Data Reporting
  • Dashboard Development
  • Analytics Engineering
• Strong expertise in SQL and relational databases.
• Practical experience using Python or R for data manipulation and automation (preferred).
• Experience building:
  • Automated workflows
  • Scalable dashboards
  • Enterprise reporting systems
• Proven ability to create sustainable self-service analytics products.

Preferred BI Platforms Experience

Experience in one or more of the following:

• Superset
• Power BI
• Dataiku
• Tableau
• Other enterprise reporting tools

Technical Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in:

Data Analytics & Engineering

• Advanced SQL querying
• Data transformation and automation
• Data modeling concepts
• Semantic layer management
• Warehouse data structures

Dashboard Development & Reporting

• Dashboard wireframing and UX design
• Automated reporting pipelines
• Self-service BI architecture
• Data visualization and reporting

Stakeholder Engagement

• User-centered data design
• Requirements gathering
• Stakeholder empathy and consultation
• Cross-functional communication

Communication & Data Storytelling

• Ability to convert complex datasets into understandable insights
• Presentation of findings to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong business communication and reporting skills

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Language Requirements

Applicants must possess:

Required

• Fluency in English

Additional Advantage

Knowledge of:

• Swahili
• Kinyarwanda
• Kirundi
• French

Training & Career Development

One Acre Fund strongly promotes continuous learning and professional growth. Selected candidates will benefit from:

• Weekly manager check-ins and coaching
• Structured mentorship programs
• Technical and professional training opportunities
• Regular performance feedback
• Career reviews conducted every six months
• Personalized career growth planning
• Leadership and organizational development exposure

The organization provides employees with opportunities to build long-term careers while contributing to large-scale agricultural transformation in Africa.

Salary & Benefits

Salary

Competitive salary package aligned with organizational compensation structures and candidate experience.

Benefits Include

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Housing support
• Pension and additional employee benefits
• Professional learning opportunities
• Career progression support
• Flexible and collaborative work environment

Eligibility Requirements

This opportunity is strictly open to:

• Citizens or permanent residents of:
  • Kenya
  • Rwanda
  • Uganda
  • Tanzania
  • Burundi
  • Malawi
  • Zambia
  • Nigeria
  • Ethiopia
  • Democratic Republic of Congo

Application Deadline

Closing Date: 07 Dec 2026

Please note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, meaning recruitment may close before the stated deadline once a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are highly encouraged.

Recruitment Notice

One Acre Fund does not charge any application fees or request payment for assessments during recruitment.

For reporting suspicious recruitment communication:
Email: support@africajobsearch.com

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

One Acre Fund is committed to building a workplace culture that promotes:

• Diversity
• Equity
• Inclusion
• Anti-racism
• Equal employment opportunity

The organization welcomes applications regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, age, marital status, nationality, sexual orientation, or identity and is committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive professional environment.