At Yalelo, we aim to be the world’s lowest-cost producer of protein, availing healthy, lean meat to all populations.

Yalelo seeks to hire an experienced and eager Data & Analytics Lead to drive database building & implementation, data collection, and analytics at our production site in Siavonga. You will join an innovative, cross-departmental team working to improve data processes and utilization across the company to drive our growth. You will be responsible for managing a team of 4 data administrators, building systems from scratch, optimizing existing ones, and creating visibility into the operations of the production operations. You will be a key member in leading D&A’s efforts to encourage a culture of data-driven decision-making at our production site.

This position is open to Zambians for full-term contract hire.

Location: The role will be based in Siavonga, with occasional trips to Lusaka.

The Right – Fit candidate will be:

• Searching for a high-impact, high-intensity role in a growing company
• Enthusiastic about building new systems and improve existing ones
• An excellent communicator, working as the D&A team’s remote representative in Siavonga
• Self-initiating to manage multiple projects and people in a production environment
• High in emotional intelligence to work effectively across departments with all Yalelo employees, and manage a team of 4 people.
• Quick to adapt to new systems and technologies
• Eager to apply new data methods to Yalelo’s aquaculture value chain
• Creative and approaches their work with humility

D&A Lead requirements are:

• Bachelors degree in IT, Data Science, Economics, or Finance
• 2-5 years work experience, 2+ relating to Operations Management, Systems Building, Project Management, Data Analysis, Analytics, or a related field
• Comfortable spending extended periods in a rural environment
• Experienced in people and/or project management
• Advanced Excel skills

D&A Lead preferences are:

• Familiarity with IT systems and database management
• Experienced in facilitation and training of groups
• Experience with Power BI, Microsoft D365, and/or AquaManager