Data Analyst

About BasiGo

BasiGo is an early-stage e-mobility start-up revolutionizing public transportation by providing matatu owners with cost-effective electric alternatives to diesel. We are seeking a Data Analyst to join our growing Data Science team. This role will support the Lead Data Scientist in building the analytical foundations that power our business, from fleet optimization and predictive maintenance to customer behavior insights and credit risk.

Key Responsibilities

1. Data Analysis & Insights

• Collect, clean, and analyze operational, financial, and customer data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Produce regular and ad-hoc reports for internal teams (operations, finance, customer experience, engineering) to support data-driven decision making.
• Build intuitive dashboards and visualizations that track KPIs according to departments or projects.
• Partner with business units to define metrics, validate data, and turn analysis into actionable recommendations.
  
  

2. Support Model Development & Research

• Assist the data science team in preparing datasets for machine learning models in areas such as credit scoring, predictive maintenance, route optimization, and driver behavior scoring.
• Document data sources, assumptions, and model inputs for transparency and reproducibility.
  
  

3. Data Infrastructure & Quality

• Work closely with engineering to ensure data pipelines are reliable, accurate, and scalable.
• Validate and reconcile data from multiple systems (e.g., telematics, Jani digital fare collection, billing, CRM, financial systems).
• Establish basic data quality checks and flag anomalies proactively.
  
  

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams, translating data findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Support training sessions and workshops to build data literacy across the organization.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in data analysis or business intelligence.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and transformation.
• Strong skills in Python (Pandas, NumPy, matplotlib/Seaborn/Plotly) or R for analysis and visualization.
• Experience with BI/dashboarding tools (e.g., AWS QuickSight, Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
• Solid understanding of data cleaning, statistical analysis, and basic machine learning concepts.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain data insights to non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of the Kenyan public transport sector or fintech/mobility data is a plus.
  
  

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work at the cutting edge of e-mobility and sustainable transport in Africa.
• A role with real business impact, supporting data-driven decision making across the company.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Professional growth opportunities, including mentorship from senior data science leaders and exposure to advanced modeling projects
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture where your contributions directly shape the future of clean mobility.
  
  

Attitude and Approach

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities.
• Growth mindset and eagerness to learn advanced data analysis techniques.
• Team player who thrives in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Curious, analytical, and passionate about using data to solve real-world problems.
  
  

BasiGo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnic background, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic established by law.