• Organize, clean and analyze data to identify trends and patterns, and provide insights to improve operational efficiencies and inform strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to loan disbursement, repayment, portfolio quality, and risk management.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) along BI MF’s strategic priority areas - social performance and impact, product innovation, digitization, talent management etc.
• Collaborate with microfinance operations and technical teams to identify areas for improvement and develop data-driven solutions to address operational challenges.
• Develop and implement data quality standards to ensure the accuracy and consistency of data.
• Work with IT teams to develop and maintain data systems, including data warehouses and database design.
• Train microfinance operations teams on data analysis tools and techniques to improve data literacy and culture of data use across the organization.
• Any other ad hoc reports and data needs that may arise from the business
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
Educational & Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as finance, economics, or data analytics. Master's degree in a related field preferred
• Certifications in data analysis tools (SQL, Python, or R etc.) or visualization tools (Qlik, Power BI, Tableau etc.)
Required Competencies:
• The ideal candidate should be able to work with large datasets and have a strong understanding of microfinance operations, including microfinance operations performance, client segmentation, client impact, risk analysis etc with at least 2-3 years’ work experience.
• Familiarity with microfinance management information systems (MIS) or Core Banking Systems (such as Temenos T24).
• Experience with Any Relational Database Managment System, cloud-based data storage and analysis platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud.
• Experience with machine learning and predictive modelling techniques.
• Experience with data mining and text analytics.
• Experience with Statistical tools/softwares.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, or R.
• Proficiency in statistical tools such as STATA, or SPSS.
• Strong proficiency in data visualization tools such as Qlik, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Strong understanding of data mart, lake and warehouse
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with microfinance institutions and a strong understanding of microfinance operations, including loan management, client assessment, and risk analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and concepts.
• Ability to work with large datasets and complex data structures
Employment type: Regular
Salary: Negotiable
Job Location: Regional office in Nairobi Kenya
How to apply
If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:
External candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at recruitment.bi@brac.net
Internal candidates need to apply with their latest CV including all job assignments in detail with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.net
Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 19/24 in the subject bar.
Only complete applications will be accepted and short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Application deadline: 24 March 2024
BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation - regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.
BRAC is an equal opportunities employer
Job Email id: recruitment.bi(at)brac.net