Job Title: Data Analyst

Location: UG & KE – (EAT + 3 hours )

Reports To: Head of Data, Al and Strategic Initiatives

Employment Type: Full-Time (6 months probation)

Deadline: Apply by February 28, 2025

About Numida:

Numida uses proprietary credit models and tech-enabled underwriting processes to provide unsecured working capital loans to African micro and small businesses. Instead of borrowing from informal lenders or family, business owners download the Numida app, apply in minutes, and receive capital within a day. There’s 20 million of these businesses in Africa representing a $5 billion market opportunity and traditional microfinance is failing them. We have figured out how to score and disburse unsecured loans to cash-based businesses that have no digital transaction history, with excellent collection rates. Within 10 years, we anticipate enabling at least 1 million small business owners on the continent to achieve their dreams. We are Uganda’s first YC-backed startup and are also backed by world class investors such as Serena Ventures, MFS Africa, Breega, and 4Di Capital.

Role Summary:

As a Data Analyst, you’ll wield cutting-edge analytics and Al to unlock insights that empower small businesses and underserved communities. Data is core to how we work at Numida and Data Analysts are our central nervous system.

This role will require you to be proactive, think independently and use your communication skills to change people’s minds. Analysts are expected to go out of their way to understand the business, our customers and our product/growth strategies and vision.

This is not just another role-it’s a chance to have an outlandish level of impact on financial inclusion and economic growth in East Africa and beyond. If you’re an A-player driven by the thrill of shaping the future, this is a great opportunity to be at the forefront of a mission that blends innovative tech with real-world social change.

We have offices in Kampala and Nairobi, with a product, engineering and data team distributed between Uganda, Kenya, South Africa and Canada. We’re launching additional markets and products over the next 2 years as we work to change 1 million lives across the continent.

Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Analyze complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights. Analysis that doesn’t change behaviours or strategy is a luxury we don’t have – you will be responsible for ensuring you are working on only the most impactful work.
• Contribute to and maintain our ELT and self-serve tools. Currently we’re using dbt and Lightdash.
• Improve our data structure/organization to ensure we have the foundational information needed to answer key business questions (wrangle our data).

Profile:

• At least 3 years of working experience as a data analyst or business data analyst, with a proven track record of contributing to business strategy and strong decision making
• High proficiency in SQL and experience with at least one programming language (e.g.
  Python, R)
• Hands-on experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Redash, Lightdash, or similar).
• Familiarity with machine learning libraries and frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, miflow, TensorFlow, PyTorch) is a plus.
• Experience with ETL/ELT workflows and implementing new data sources. Experience with dbt is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data and Al concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Attention to detail and a passion for data accuracy and quality.

If you are passionate about leveraging data to drive strategic decision-making and have the expertise to turn complex data into actionable insights, we encourage you to apply here.