ABOUT GENESIS
In a world undergoing convulsive technological and political change, Genesis partners with key actors to deliver urgent, lasting impact in critical areas. Genesis, an impact consultancy founded, incorporated and headquartered in Africa, has worked in 52 African countries and more than 100 countries globally. Uniquely, Genesis is focused on the Young World - the arc of countries with young populations stretching across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and parts of Southeast Asia.
Unencumbered by legacy systems, these nations can pioneer innovative models and chart a new path to prosperity. However, converting this potential into developmental gains is not guaranteed. At Genesis, we work alongside local partners to turn this opportunity into shared progress - helping the Young World move faster, more sustainably and on its own terms.
PRIMARY DATA INTELLIGENCE (PDI)
PDI is Genesis’ Centre of Excellence for Data Intelligence. We deliver end-to-end quantitative and qualitative data solutions for collecting, managing, analysing, and visualising data using cutting-edge tools and methodologies. Our vision is for Genesis to become known throughout the Young World for data intelligence that drives decision-making and unlocks significant value.
We are experts in data intelligence, offering comprehensive research project management services including: study design and sampling, data collection tool development, backend data management systems, fieldwork management, data quality and cleaning, and analytics. Innovation through technology is at the core of what we do, where we leverage a suite of powerful, integrated tech tools to implement projects. In addition, we seek to advance the collective capabilities in data intelligence across our company, offering technical support and capacity building opportunities to the wider firm.
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Analyst to join our innovative team. The Analyst is the foundation of our projects, supporting senior staff on all aspects of the data lifecycle. This role is critical to the successful delivery of high-quality data intelligence.
The ideal candidate is passionate about research, data, tech solutions and eager to learn. You will be responsible for the hands-on technical work that underpins our projects, including digital survey setup, fieldwork coordination, data management, quality assurance, data cleaning, and analysis. This is a foundational role with significant opportunity for growth and skills development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with study design and methodology.
- Assist with data collection tool design and digitisation using tools like SurveyCTO.
- Support the setup and maintenance of backend data pipelines and management systems.
- Conduct data management, quality assurance, data cleaning, and preliminary analysis.
- Assist in developing dashboards.
- Support fieldwork coordination and provide support for troubleshooting technical issues.
- Collaborate closely with project teams, supporting Senior Associates and Managers.
- Contribute to internal knowledge by documenting processes.
- Actively learn and develop skills in the PDI tech stack and research methodologies.
- Contribute to trainings and capacity building.
Genesis consultants carry a balanced combination of powerful intellect, strong technical skills, and a consulting character to match. Successful candidates for roles at Genesis are:
- Passionate, self-motivated and energetic problem-solvers
- Value integrity and exhibit ethical behaviour
- Are analytical thinkers and fast learners
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, statistics, monitoring and evaluation, public health, psychology or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in a data-driven work environment.
- Previous experience in primary data collection and fieldwork coordination.
- Previous experience with PDI’s core technology stack (e.g., SurveyCTO, Airtable, Stata/R) is highly advantageous.
Technical Skills:
- Experience with scripted statistical analysis software (e.g., Stata/R).
- Familiarity with mobile data collection tools (e.g., SurveyCTO), relational databases (e.g., Airtable), and/or dashboards (e.g., Google Looker Studio) is beneficial.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
- Strong qualitative skills are highly advantageous.
Professional Attributes:
- High attention to detail, integrity, and rigour.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organised with an ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Eagerness to learn, self-driven, and able to work collaboratively in a team.
- Tech-savvy individual excited to work with a diverse range of tools.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Location: Any of our Genesis offices: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Nairobi, or London. You must already have the right to work in the location you apply for and be able to work during the core operating hours SAST.