Data & Analytics Specialist for Engineering College

About the role

The Data & Analytics Specialist will strengthen CMU‑Africa’s data capabilities and support evidence‑based decision‑making across education, research, and sponsored programs. Working closely with institutional leadership, program teams, and the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist, you will transform complex datasets into actionable insights that drive institutional effectiveness and strategic planning.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with Institutional Research and Analysis teams to design, implement, and improve data architectures, systems, and workflows.
• Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines, databases, reporting processes, and analytical environments that consolidate data from multiple programs and partners.
• Promote data governance standards, data quality protocols, documentation practices, and interoperability across systems.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and technology adoption to enhance efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Maintain data dictionaries, metadata standards, and technical documentation.

Required profile

• Proven experience in data architecture, pipeline development, and database management.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate complex data into clear insights.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work with leadership, program teams, and external partners.
• Commitment to data quality, governance, and continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Experience with data pipeline development and automation.
• Database design and management.
• Data governance and quality assurance practices.