Data and Insights Assistant at Amref Health Africa

Ethiopia
Training
Full-time

2 months ago

Data and Insights Assistant

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Full-time
Opportunity Type: Current Opening

Company DescriptionAmref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organisation; currently implementing more than 180 programs, reaching more than 40 million people across 35 African countries; and a staff complement of over 2,000. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in ten countries in Africa - Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea (Conakry), Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. An additional eleven advocacy and fundraising offices are located in Europe and North America.Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of 'Lasting health change in Africa' and its mission 'To catalyze and drive community-led and people-centred health systems while addressing social determinants of health'. We believe that the power to transform Africa’s health lies within its communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care.Job DescriptionPosition OverviewWe are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Data and Insights Assistant to support our data and program teams. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals who have foundational skills in data management, statistical analysis, and visualization, and are looking to grow their experience in a collaborative, impact-driven environment. The successful candidate will assist in organizing, analyzing, and presenting program data to support evidence-based decision-making.Key Responsibilities1. Data Support and Management

Assist in collecting, cleaning, and validating data from various program activities.
Support the maintenance of structured data files and project-specific datasets.
Help standardize column names and values for consistency across datasets.
Run basic SQL queries to support data uploads and updates.

2. Basic Data Analysis

Conduct simple data summaries (e.g., averages, frequencies, cross-tabulations).
Support the review of program data to identify patterns and gaps.
Assist in generating descriptive statistics to support reporting.

3. Data Visualization and Reporting

Help create basic charts and tables in Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
Contribute to the preparation of visual content for internal reports and presentations.
Assist with organizing geographic data for mapping exercises.

4. Team Collaboration

Work closely with Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) staff and program teams to understand data needs.
Support the Data and Insights team in data entry, cleaning, and quality checks.
Participate in team meetings and provide data-related support as needed.

5. Documentation and Archiving

Assist in maintaining up-to-date data records and documentation (e.g., file naming, storage, and metadata).
Help archive data from completed projects in line with organizational standards.

About YouQualificationsEducation

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Management, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Public Health, or a related field.

Experience

Minimum of 1 to 2 years of work experience in data management, analysis, or related roles, preferably in a development, public health, or research setting.

Technical Skills

Basic proficiency in SQL (ability to run simple queries).
Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or other visualization tools.
Exposure to statistical tools such as R, STATA, or SPSS is an advantage.
Understanding of basic data cleaning and entry processes.

Soft Skills

Strong attention to detail and organization.
Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
Good communication skills and a team player mindset.
Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.

Desirable Attributes

Interest in public health or development programs.
Eagerness to learn about data warehousing and data governance.
Previous internship or academic project experience in data analysis

Method of Application If you are Interested? Please visit our website to make your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order for you to be able to submit your application. Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Closing date will be Wednesday June 25th 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref HealtH Africa

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