Farsight Africa Technologies Hiring Data Analytics Expert in Kenya – Apply By 22 May 2026
Farsight Africa Technologies is inviting applications for the position of Data Analytics Expert to support enterprise ICT systems, tax administration modernization, and digital transformation initiatives. The consultancy opportunity is open exclusively to applicants from Somaliland and offers professionals the chance to work on large-scale public sector technology and data analytics projects across Africa.
The position was published on ReliefWeb and applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled.
About Farsight Africa Technologies
Farsight Africa Technologies is a subsidiary of the broader Farsight Africa Group. The company focuses on enabling digital transformation in frontier and politically vulnerable markets through innovative software and hardware solutions.
Its work includes developing systems for:
- Government service automation
- Tax administration and revenue collection
- Public financial management systems
- Public utility service platforms
- Enterprise ICT modernization
The organization supports governments and institutions in improving operational efficiency, service delivery, and data-driven governance systems.
Position Overview
The Data Analytics Expert will support the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise analytics systems within tax administration and ICT projects.
The role involves:
- Building analytical frameworks
- Developing dashboards and risk models
- Supporting predictive analytics initiatives
- Strengthening business intelligence systems
- Improving operational and strategic decision-making
The successful candidate will transform complex organizational data into actionable insights while ensuring data quality, integrity, and governance compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Data Analytics and Reporting
The selected candidate will:
- Design enterprise analytics frameworks
- Develop dashboards and visualization tools
- Build predictive and statistical models
- Conduct data analysis on structured and unstructured datasets
- Identify operational trends and anomalies
- Support analytics integration with enterprise systems
- Ensure data quality and consistency across platforms
Business Intelligence and Decision Support
Additional responsibilities include:
- Developing executive and compliance reports
- Supporting tax administration analytics initiatives
- Conducting forecasting and regression analysis
- Identifying process optimization opportunities
- Collaborating with technical and operational teams
- Supporting user adoption of analytics tools
Governance and Compliance
The expert will also:
- Ensure compliance with data governance standards
- Maintain analytical documentation and audit trails
- Support data migration and reconciliation activities
- Contribute to system validation and quality assurance
Academic Qualifications
Applicants must possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree in:
- Data Science
- Statistics
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Finance
- Or related disciplines
Additional postgraduate qualifications in:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Business Intelligence
- Public Financial Management
- Taxation
- Data Analytics
will be considered an added advantage.
Professional certifications in data analytics, artificial intelligence, or business intelligence are also highly desirable.
Professional Experience Required
Applicants should demonstrate:
- At least five years of experience in:
- Data analytics
- Predictive modelling
- Business intelligence
- Enterprise ICT systems
Preferred sector experience includes:
- Government revenue systems
- Tax administration
- Customs modernization
- Financial services
- Public sector digital transformation
Candidates should also have experience in:
- Statistical modelling
- Fraud detection systems
- Risk-scoring algorithms
- Revenue forecasting
- Dashboard development
- Data governance and integration
Experience working on tax administration modernization or e-government projects is considered highly valuable.
Eligibility Restriction
According to the announcement, applicants must be from Somaliland. Only candidates meeting this eligibility requirement will be considered for the role.
Why Professionals Should Apply
The consultancy offers an opportunity to work with one of Africa’s fast-growing consulting and technology firms engaged in governance and digital transformation initiatives.
Benefits of joining Farsight Africa Technologies include:
- Exposure to regional ICT transformation projects
- Participation in public sector modernization initiatives
- Professional growth opportunities
- Cross-border and multicultural work experience
- Engagement with advanced analytics and enterprise systems
The role is ideal for experienced data professionals interested in governance technology, public finance systems, and large-scale digital transformation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Farsight Africa Technologies states that it is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of:
- Gender
- Age
- Disability
- Religion
- Ethnicity
- Other protected characteristics
The organization promotes diversity and inclusion across its workforce and project teams.
Application Process
Interested candidates are required to submit:
- Updated CV
- Brief cover letter
Applications should be sent with the subject line:
- “Data Analytics Expert – Application”
Application Deadline
- Deadline: 22 May 2026
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
Application Email
Applications should be submitted to:
Final Thoughts
The Data Analytics Expert position at Farsight Africa Technologies presents a strong opportunity for experienced Somaliland-based data professionals seeking to contribute to public sector digital transformation and enterprise analytics initiatives in Africa.
Professionals with expertise in predictive analytics, business intelligence, data governance, and ICT systems modernization are encouraged to apply before the May 22, 2026 deadline.
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