Kimetrica Data Analyst (Geospatial Focus) Jobs in Kenya

Kimetrica is a social enterprise with a mission to increase the effectiveness of spending in the social sector. We provide software to support evidence-based humanitarian decision-making and learning.

We help governments and non-profit organisations increase the impact and efficiency of their social investments, enhance accountability, manage critical risks, and build donor or taxpayer confidence.

About the Position:

Kimetrica is seeking a mid level data analyst with strong Python skills and strong experience in geospatial analysis, to join Kimetrica’s Data Lab. You will manage a team of analysts focused on analysis of climate, economic, environmental and health conditions in developing countries and fragile states.

You will be able to lead the development of spatial data resources and production of meaningful map products for policy makers. You are will be familiar with a range of remote sensing data sources and be equally competent with handling raster and vector data.

In addition to strong geo-spatial analysis tools, you will have the ability to think strategically, identify critical data gaps, and define strategies, tools and processes for improving our acquisition, management and analysis of data resources.

Current projects are focused on analysing human conditions in conflict-affected populations and evaluating interventions. This is an opportunity to influence policy-making in leading international institutions for the benefit of some of the World’s most vulnerable communities.

This position will require flexibility and a strong desire to work with others and a globally-dispersed team to assist with the development of key deliverables.

Scope

The position will develop accurate, meaningful and high impact analysis based on deep data resources.

Responsibilities