Head of BI & Analytics

Who we are: At SafeBoda, driving Africa forward by transforming transportation and delivery services to be safe, affordable, and reliable. Our platform is carefully designed to meet the needs of African consumers as a one-stop shop for transportation and on-demand services. Operational in Uganda and Kenya we are a venture-funded Series B company that is already having a huge impact on millions of people in Africa. Our backers include Google, Unbound, Argor (GoJek’s VC), AllianzX, Yamaha, and Beenext, among others. We have a passionate and highly engaged team of superstars based in East Africa. Together, we aim to revolutionise transport and logistics in Africa’s cities.

Job Summary: The Head of BI & Analytics owns SafeBoda's end-to-end data function from infrastructure and governance through to analytics strategy and organisational capability. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for ensuring that the business operates with real-time visibility, rigorous data quality, and the analytical capability to make confident decisions at every level. The role spans technical architecture, team development, executive insight delivery, and the embedding of a data-driven culture across Uganda and Kenya markets.

Key Responsibilities: Data Governance: Establish and enforce the enterprise governance framework: data classification, access controls, pipeline versioning, documentation standards, and quality monitoring. Analytics Strategy: Own the multi-year BI and analytics roadmap, aligned to business objectives across ride-hailing and fintech verticals. Manage delivery against OKR and SLA frameworks. Executive Insight: Develop analyses and KPI frameworks providing real-time business visibility. Translate complex findings into clear, decision-ready narratives for C-level audiences. Cross-Functional Partnership: Embed data into decision-making workflows across Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Product. Ensure all departments are operating with data-informed strategies. Data Infrastructure: Architect and maintain the company's data platform including but not limited to ETL pipelines, data warehouse, and server environment. Team & Capability Development: Lead and develop a team of data professionals. Design and deliver internal data literacy programmes that build analytical capability across the wider organisation.

Qualifications & Key Competencies A graduate degree, MBA.or equivalent in a quantitative field such as engineering, mathematics, statistics, 6+ years of professional experience with at least 3 years in a data leadership role, ideally within a high-growth technology or fintech environment. Hands-on proficiency with SQL, Python, and at least one major BI platform (Power BI, Tableau, Metabase, or equivalent). Prior management and team-building experience necessary. Proven business strategy and consulting experience - you can navigate ambiguity, juggle multiple tasks, think independently, and problem-solve in a structured manner. Data analytics expertise with a passion for quantitative analysis. Knowledge of software packages for data analysis is a plus. Be an Excel whizz and be comfortable modeling and manipulating data. Proven ability to work well across different teams and get things done. Live the SafeBoda values, represent the company in everything you do, and constantly fly the flag.

Key Competencies Leadership and Team Management: Ability to lead and manage a diverse team of data professionals, fostering a collaborative environment. Strategic Thinking: Skilled in aligning BI and analytics strategies with overall business goals and objectives. Advanced Data Analysis and BI Tools: Expertise in advanced data analysis, BI tools, and analytics software. Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficiency in using data to drive strategic decisions and improve business outcomes. Strong Business Acumen: Deep understanding of the business sector, market trends, and customer needs. Effective Communication: Ability to communicate complex data insights clearly to stakeholders at all levels. Problem-Solving Skills: Skilled in identifying and solving complex business challenges using data. Technical Knowledge: Understanding of data architecture, database systems, and data governance principles. Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Commitment to innovation in BI technologies and methodologies, and to continually improving data processes. Change Management: Experience in managing change, particularly in guiding an organization to be more data-driven.

Benefits A supportive team environment with mentorship from SafeBoda leadership Be a critical part of a team at the pinnacle of tech entrepreneurship in Africa Competitive salary Health insurance SafeBoda wallet credits for transport

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