Impact & Data Trainee

Keep IT Cool
Full time
Apply by 10 November 2024

Job description

Role : Impact & Data Trainee 

Reports to: Business Development Manager 

To be filled : As soon as possible 

Position Overview: 

The Impact & Data Trainee will assist in designing, implementing, and measuring initiatives that drive positive social impact for smallholder farmers, fisherfolks and traders. This role focuses on collecting and analyzing data to ensure effective program delivery and help in improving the outcomes for farmers. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Data Collection & Impact Measurement: Assist in the design and implementation of systems for tracking and analyzing the impact of initiatives. 
  • Research & Analysis: Conduct field research to understand the challenges faced by smallholder farmers and support data-driven decision-making. 
  • Program Support: Help in the development of social impact programs by providing insights from data and field research. 
  • Reporting: Assist in preparing reports on project performance, outcomes, and key learnings. 
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the Partnerships & Communication team to ensure that data supports advocacy and awareness efforts. 

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Economics,Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Data Science, or equivalent. OR equivalent DIPLOMA with 2 YR working Experience 
  • Strong understanding of data collection and analysis, preferably in rural/agricultural contexts. 
  • Interest in social impact, rural development, or agricultural sustainability.
  • Proficiency in data management tools (Excel, Google Sheets, etc.) and basic data analysis. 
  • Excellent communication skills for translating data into clear reports. 
  • Ability to work in rural settings and interact with local farming communities.

About Keep IT Cool

Keep IT Cool is an innovative African startup that has developed a smart distribution platform called Markiti, which links demand and supply using technology and an innovative business model. 

The company is based in Nairobi and has integrated the supply chain with smart decentralised off-grid and on-grid cold chain solutions to reduce post-harvest losses while guaranteeing market access to underserved fish value chains like fish and chicken. The company's smart distribution platform enables small-scale farmers and fishermen to sell their products directly to consumers, bypassing the middlemen and reducing their costs. The platform is powered by a network of off-grid and on-grid cold storage facilities that are strategically located in rural and urban areas. 

Through this platform, Keep IT Cool is helping to reduce post-harvest losses and increase the income of small-scale farmers and fishermen in Africa. The company has leveraged technology to create a more efficient and transparent supply chain, enabling farmers and fishermen to get a fair price for their products. 


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