The Data Analyst is a foundational hire responsible for ensuring the integrity of operational data and keeping the engine of field intelligence running cleanly and accurately every day. This role sits at the heart of field operations in Kaduna State, handling daily data cleaning, real-time dashboard updates, disciplined workflow automation, and meticulous record-keeping.

• Job Location: Northern, Nigeria (Kaduna)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Competitive (Health Insurance, Pension, Performance Bonus included)

Babban Gona — 'Great Farm' in Hausa — is Africa's largest maize producing entity, farming an area equivalent to 12 Manhattans. The organization uses an innovative technology platform and franchise model to make farming dramatically more profitable for smallholder farmers, doubling yields, nearly tripling net incomes, and turning at-risk youth into successful agricultural entrepreneurs. Babban Gona has supported over 110,000 farming families, disbursed more than $200M in smallholder loans, and maintained a 99.9% repayment rate.

Daily & Weekly Data Operations

• Perform daily and weekly data audits and reconciliations, ensuring all discrepancies in field reports are identified, investigated, and resolved within agreed timelines.
• Clean and record operational data, verifying documentation and coding accuracy before ingestion into central systems.
• Manage data tracking for agricultural inputs and yields, following up on outstanding entries and escalating data gaps in line with protocol.
• Maintain accurate, well-organized digital records and documentation for all transactions and field activities processed, ensuring full audit readiness at all times.

System & Process Integrity

• Maintain the integrity of operational data within systems – ensuring records are accurate, complete, and consistently formatted.
• Identify and escalate any data anomalies, system errors, or process gaps observed during routine operations.
• Support Data team process improvement initiatives by documenting procedures and flagging inefficiencies in data collection.
• Lead the transition from manual data entry to automated workflows.

Internal Collaboration & Reporting

• Respond promptly to internal queries regarding performance metrics, documentation, and field balances.
• Assist with the preparation of periodic operational reports and schedules as directed by senior leadership.
• Participate actively in team reviews, bringing observations from daily operations to improve understanding of data flows at the Giwa Hub.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience: 1–4 years of work experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or operational reporting.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced mastery of Excel and Google Sheets (Complex formulas, Power Query, Pivot Tables); familiarity with data query/management tools (e.g., SQL, Access, or Business Objects); strong aptitude for workflow automation.
• Core Skills: Excellent quantitative and analytical skills; ability to work both independently and as part of a team; strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Leadership & Mindset: Extensive experience in identifying root causes of issues and creating innovative solutions; comfortable interacting with management-level stakeholders.

Benefits (from employer):

• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance
• Pension
• Performance Bonus

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should Apply here.

Why this job might be a good fit:
This role is suitable for a sharp, detail-obsessed data analyst with 1–4 years of experience who wants to build deep technical and operational expertise inside one of the most impactful social enterprises in Africa. Every report filed, script written, and data point verified contributes to a mission of transforming the lives of smallholder farmers and combating youth unemployment.

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