Koko Networks Market Research Lead - GIS Jobs in Kenya

Koko Networks Market Research Lead - GIS Jobs in Kenya

About KOKO Networks

KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,200+ employees across East Africa & India. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest growing cities.

We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth. Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel; and (3) KOKO Club, a tech-enabled, direct-to-consumer, instant fulfillment retail platform operated in partnership with neighborhood retailers. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC.

Your Role

The Market Research Lead - GIS (Geographical Information Systems) is a fundamental role in developing the much-needed capacity to support ongoing expansion inside and outside Kenya. Together with a small team in Nairobi, Kenya, the Market Research Lead - GIS will perform a broad range of activities and operate cross-functional.

Core to the role is to perform quantitative assessments of market data and prepare supportive maps and tables.

A key component of the role is to have the ability to utilize ‘big data’.You will work closely with the broader Market Research team and operate cross-functional as the point of contact for the much-needed “Network Files” as well as visualizing market opportunities for our global New Market Team. The candidate will be the central point of contact for all geography-related assessments.

What You Will Do!

Support our Market Research agenda

Assist with driving the Data/GIS agenda, and support our Data/GIS function with core MR deliverables that require complex data analysis and evaluations.

Jointly develop and drive the agenda of MR data & GIS initiatives.

Prepare and maintain workflows

Identify the right geo-tiles including supportive market data (e.g. KNBS data).

Engage with colleagues in our product department to ensure timely delivery of work.

Modify spatial layers to reusable format for backend users i.e. (shape to WKT

etc.)

Provide spatial analytics support

Provide spatial analytic support and actionable insights to the department and broader company.

Utilize the QGIS Cloud and/or ArcGIS platforms.

Build easily consumed, aesthetically appealing, and visually impactful maps.

Act as a point of contact for Data & GIS requests

Engage with colleagues company-wide, local consultants, and enumerators to drive projects and the strategic (MR) data & GIS agenda.

Speedy delivery of tasks, ability to prepare maps on short notice with diligence and accuracy.

Technically aware and competent. Process fast amounts of data in a concise and coherent manner; store and organize data; make raw data insightful.

Strengthen the MR team with strong data & GIS capacity

Perform deep data analysis on (self-collected & readily available) data that will be utilized in the maps.

Data tables with supportive maps that geospatially illustrate data and insights.

What you will bring to KOKO

A BSc in Geography and/or Geomatics, ideally paired with an Academic Research Master in Remote Sensing, Data Engineering, or alike.

5+ years of work experience in a managerial GIS role, alongside experience with data sciences.

Experienced with renewable energy (cooking fuel) and/or Carbon Yield assessments will be an added advantage.

Ability to utilize GIS tools to geospatially frame and scope new geographies

Familiar with innovation in GIS, and strong data capability.

Project and product -management and Proven ability to drive field projects end to end.

Pragmatic problem-solving and practical creativity are necessary competencies.

Confidence in adapting to new tools and platforms: learn and utilize the latest software platforms; update MR team on new tools; provide technical support when needed.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Koko Networks Market Research Lead - GIS Jobs in Kenya

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