Job Title:

Head, Data and Insights

Job Objective/

Purpose of Job:

The Head of Data is responsible for analysing and deriving insights from data to inform business strategy and value.

Location:

Lagos

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

RESPONSIBILITIES

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Collecting, preparing, organizing, protecting, and analysing data assets while ensuring that Wakanow meets industry best practices

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Leading inter-disciplinary teams, improving and streamlining data systems within Wakanow, and driving innovation.

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Building, maintaining, and improving the existing business intelligence and analytics tools within Wakanow

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Thorough understanding of the business and data strategy.

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Designing and implementing data strategies and systems.

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Implementing data privacy policies and complying with data protection regulations.

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Determine where to cut costs and increase revenue based on insights derived from data.

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Effectively communicate the status, value, and importance of data collection to executive members.

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS:

Functional/ Technical:

• Highly skilled in the use of SQL

• Demonstrate skills in Power BI, Tableau, analysis services, or any other data visualization tools

• Perform complex queries that ultimately lead to improvements in business performance

• Highly proficient in the workings of data technologies such as Hadoop, Teradata

• Good understanding of A/B testing

• Vast knowledge in the identification of key metrics that measure and drive long-term health of the business.

• Critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills

• Stakeholder Relationship Management

Behavioural:

• Cross-functional Collaboration

• Managerial and Leadership Skills