Kubik is an environmental-tech startup that is dedicated to building dignity through clean and affordable living for all. We focus on creating affordable, low carbon buildings using hard to recycle plastic waste, with the aim of providing sustainable housing solutions that are accessible to everyone. Kubik makes affordable, low-carbon building materials from plastic waste. We are a female-, and family-first company empowering women to be the leaders in transforming Africa into a greener, prosperous, and equitable continent.

Responsibilities

Collaboration and Information Gathering

• Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Business Analyst to swiftly gather complex information from various sources.
• Conduct interviews and workshops to understand evolving business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with startup goals.

Business Process Optimization

• Assist in the development and optimization of cross-functional business processes.
• Rapidly adapt processes to align with the startup’s evolving needs.
• Continuously assess process effectiveness and propose improvements for efficiency and scalability.

Technology Solution Building

• Actively participate in building technology solutions alongside a small, innovative team.
• Help bridge the gap between business requirements and technology implementation.
• Utilize coding and technical skills to enhance process automation and data integration.
• Collaborate with the technology team to ensure solutions are aligned with business goals.

Data Analysis and Insights:

• Perform data analysis to uncover actionable insights and trends.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for real-time visualization of KPIs.
• Use advanced data analysis tools to support data-driven decision-making processes.

Agility and Responsiveness:

• Ensure the startup remains agile and responsive to changing business needs and market trends.
• Provide real-time insights and data-driven recommendations to support informed decision-making.

Requirements

Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure and meet competing deadlines.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and develop solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly analyze complex data.
• Fluent in Amharic and English.
• Attention to detail in data analysis, documentation, and process optimization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and adapt to evolving challenges.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Lookr, Airtable).
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 2-5 years of work experience in business analysis, data analysis, software development, consulting, or related role.
• Strong understanding of data architecture principles and experience with data integration.
• Experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and database design.
• Knowledge of best practices in data governance and data quality management.
• Proficiency in coding languages such as Python or R for data analysis and process automation preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data storage solutions and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) preferred.