About Jumia:
Jumia believes that technology has the potential to transform everyday life in Africa for the better. Jumia was built to help consumers access millions of goods and services conveniently and at the best prices while opening up a new way for sellers to reach consumers and grow their businesses.
Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in 2019, Jumia is the leading e-commerce company in Africa, operating in 11 countries. The Jumia platform consists of a marketplace, which connects sellers with consumers, a logistics service, which enables the shipment and delivery of packages from sellers to consumers, and a payment service, JumiaPay, which offers a safe and easy solution to facilitate online payment transactions. The company offers goods across a broad range of categories, such as phones and electronics, home appliances, fast-moving consumer goods, fashion and beauty.
What you will be doing
- Lead the execution of data analysis projects, including collecting specifications, creating dashboards, and conducting in-depth analyses to drive business decisions
- Develop and maintain complex SQL queries, Power BI dashboards, and Excel models to support various business units
- Mentor and support junior colleagues in data analysis techniques, query optimization, and dashboard creatio
- Perform quality assurance on data outputs, including queries, dashboard results, and visualizations to ensure accuracy and reliability
- Communicate analytical findings and insights to senior stakeholders in a clear, concise, and actionable manner
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize processes, improve team performance, and enhance overall efficiency
- Assist the team manager in handling ad-hoc requests and managing cross-team projects
- Contribute to the development of best practices and documentation for data analysis processes.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in data analysis, preferably in the e-commerce or retail sector
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, Power BI, and Excel; familiarity with JIRA and Confluence is a plus
- Demonstrated experience in creating and maintaining complex dashboards and conducting in-depth data analysis
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into analytical solutions
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience in mentoring junior team members and contributing to process improvements
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Knowledge of e-commerce metrics and KPIs is highly desirable
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and data visualization best practices
- This job description outlines the key responsibilities and requirements for a Senior Data Analyst at Jumia, emphasizing the technical skills, leadership qualities, and industry knowledge needed for success in this role.
We Offer:
- A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
- A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector
- The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team
- An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer term objective is to train the next generation of leaders
