Data Analytic Specialist

Location: Remote anywhere (Preferably Uganda)

Application Deadline: 15th September, 2025

Job Description

Reports to Managing Specialist, MERL

Works closely with Green Leaf Team Lead, Green Leaf Revenue Generation Specialist

BACKGROUND

Farm Radio International (FRI) is a Canadian organization that has been working since 1979 to
harness the power of radio, mobile telephones and other ICTs to meet the needs of rural and
marginalized communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. We work with more than 1,400 radio
organizations located in more than 37 African countries to fight poverty and food insecurity.
With the benefit of FRI resources and training, our broadcasting partners deliver practical,
relevant, and timely information to tens of millions of farmers, including women farmers. We
also work with a range of partners to implement radio projects that address specific
development challenges and community needs.

Farm Radio International is pioneering a social enterprise delivering vital agricultural
information and communication services to rural communities across Africa. Through the
Green Leaf Platform in Uganda, we provide quality, weekly agricultural extension services to
70% of the country—reaching over 12 million farmers, with 5.3 million actively engaging. Our
model combines the power and reach of radio broadcasting with interactive mobile tools to
bridge the gap between farmers and the information they need to thrive.

The Green Leaf Platform is evolving to serve not only farmers, but also agribusinesses and
market-oriented programs that require localized, actionable data, insights, and information to
support inclusive growth. By offering access to large-scale, ground-level intelligence and farmer
engagement services, FRI is becoming a critical partner in designing and delivering responsive,
demand-driven agricultural services and solutions.

FRI seeks a short-term consultant—either an individual or a specialized consulting firm—to help
unlock the value of our existing datasets and generate actionable business insights that can be
used to attract and serve prospective partners, clients, and stakeholders.

SCOPE OF WORK

The consultant will work directly on the Green Leaf Platform project, collaborating with FRI’s
MERL, project implementation, marketing, and specialty teams on:

1. Data Analysis and Insight Generation

○ Leverage existing Green Leaf Platform datasets to identify patterns, trends, and
actionable insights.
○ Produce tailored analyses that demonstrate the commercial and strategic value
of the platform to prospective businesses and stakeholders.

○ Develop user-friendly dashboards and visualizations for internal and external
audiences.

2. Market Research and Opportunity Identification

○ Conduct market research to understand industry trends, competitor activity, and
client needs.
○ Map market gaps and emerging opportunities aligned with FRI’s data and service
capabilities.

3. Business Development Support

○ Use data to identify potential partners and high-value market segments.
○ Support the design and implementation of strategies to grow the platform’s
client base and revenue streams.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

○ Work closely with marketing teams to refine targeting strategies using data
insights.
○ Collaborate with specialty teams to enhance data collection and quality for
business purposes.

5. Performance Tracking and Reporting

○ Monitor KPIs for business development initiatives.
○ Provide periodic reports to the Green Leaf Team Lead and senior management.

6. Capacity Building and Knowledge Transfer

○ Conduct training and mentoring sessions to strengthen the Green Leaf team’s
ability to leverage data for strategic and business decisions.
○ Foster a culture of analytics-driven decision-making within FRI, ensuring
sustainable internal expertise.

QUALIFICATIONS

For Individuals:

● Advanced degree in Data Science, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, or
related field.
● Proven experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or market research,
preferably in agriculture, ICT4D, or international development.
● Strong ability to work with large datasets and transform them into compelling insights.
● Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and statistical analysis
tools.
● Excellent storytelling skills to communicate findings to both technical and non-technical
audiences.
● Strong understanding of business development and partnership cultivation.
● Fluency in English required

For Firms:

● Demonstrated experience providing data analytics and business development
consulting to organizations in agriculture, ICT4D, or related sectors.
● Capacity to deploy a multi-disciplinary team covering data analysis, market research,
and business strategy.
● Evidence of successful delivery of similar assignments for comparable clients.

See more details at: >> https://farmradio.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Data-Analyst-Consultant.pdf

HOW TO APPLY

APPLICATIONS

● FRI values diversity and inclusion. Women, people with disabilities, and members of
other equity-seeking or marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Accommodations are available on request in all aspects of the recruitment process.

● To apply, please send your CV (or company profile), proposed methodology, and
financial proposal to: jobapps@farmradio.org, clearly indicating “Data Analytics
Consultant – Green Leaf Platform” in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

No phone calls, please.