Software Development | Nairobi, Kenya
DATA ANALYST
Bridge International Academies is transforming education by attacking one of the emerging world's biggest problems: inadequate access to and quality of education for the children of families living on less than $2/day. As of January 2013, Bridge is operating more than 130 academies in Kenyawith 50,000 pupils. Bridge is one of the fastest growing education companies in the world with plans to open 100 new academies in Kenya alone in 2013; and aggressive global expansion planned for 2013 and beyond. Bridge utilizes a research-proven, scripted-learning education methodology coupled with big data (all teachers have tablets for instruction, assessment, and data-gathering) to profitably deliver high quality education at less than $6 per child per month. Bridge is a for-profit company that deeply believes that financially sustainable solutions are the long-term answer to development in emerging countries. The Company is backed by top-tier, global venture capital firms including New Enterprise Associates (the largest VC firm in the world), Omidyar Network, Khosla Ventures, and Learn Capital.Bridge International Academies is transforming education by attacking one of the emerging world's biggest problems: inadequate access to and quality of education for the children of families living on less than $2/day. As of January 2013, Bridge is operating more than 130 academies in Kenya. Bridge International Academies offers a tremendous opportunity to grow with one of the world's most exciting, ambitious, and socially conscious companies, with leadership roles available across a number of competencies and geographies. We look forward to getting to know you!
ROLE:
- Develop complex reports and queries using SQL and reporting tools
- Analyze data from multiple sources to answer business questions
- Provide support to users in multiple departments (finance, operations, marketing) to design and develop the reports they require
- Provide recommendations on new ways to study and use existing data to improve business efficiency
- Perform ad-hoc data requests from various departments in the organization
- Administer databases, reporting tools and other software systems
- Manage of data entry operations
- Develop data entry forms and other software tools
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
- Three (3) years' experience in data management and reporting
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Strong knowledge of SQL across multiple database platforms (SQL Server, MySQL e.t.c)
- Experience with reporting tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services, Jasper Reports or Crystal Reports
- Adept with development of data entry and reporting applications in Microsoft Access
- Experience with SugarCRM and/or Microsoft Dynamics Navision
