Head of Business Intelligence & Analytics job at SafeBoda
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Posted date: 2026-Jul-07
Location: Kampala
Head of Business Intelligence & Analytics 2026-07-07T12:53:11+00:00 SafeBoda https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_2466/logo/SafeBoda.png https://safeboda.com/ FULL_TIME Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Management, Computer & IT, Business Operations 2026-07-21T17:00:00+00:00 8 Description Safe Boda is hiring a Head of Business Intelligence & Analytics to offer an 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 in 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
Company Values - Community: Community drives us. We treat every driver, staff member, and customer with respect, knowing that together, we are stronger.
- Safety: We stand for safety. We protect our drivers and passengers.
- Innovation: We challenge the status quo and create smart, practical solutions that make everyday life simpler and safer
- Transparency: We are open-minded and candid, openly sharing our opinions without fear of judgment. We actively seek feedback on our product and performance to continuously improve.
- Integrity: We earn trust by staying true to our values, holding ourselves to the highest standards, and delivering on our promises.
- Collective Commitment: Everyone is encouraged to disagree while a decision is being made. However, once a decision has been made, everybody must commit to it. “I agree, and I commit; I disagree, and I commit
- 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.
- SQL
- Python
- BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Metabase, or equivalent)
- Management and team-building
- Business strategy and consulting
- Data analytics
- Excel
- Data modeling and manipulation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Advanced Data Analysis
- BI Tools
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Business Acumen
- Effective Communication
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Technical Knowledge (data architecture, database systems, data governance)
- Innovation
- Continuous Improvement
- Change Management
- 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 in 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.
- 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.
JOB-6a4cf6b77b881 Vacancy title:
Head of Business Intelligence & Analytics Jobs at:
SafeBoda Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 21 2026 Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 7 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Description Safe Boda is hiring a Head of Business Intelligence & Analytics to offer an 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 in 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
Company Values - Community: Community drives us. We treat every driver, staff member, and customer with respect, knowing that together, we are stronger.
- Safety: We stand for safety. We protect our drivers and passengers.
- Innovation: We challenge the status quo and create smart, practical solutions that make everyday life simpler and safer
- Transparency: We are open-minded and candid, openly sharing our opinions without fear of judgment. We actively seek feedback on our product and performance to continuously improve.
- Integrity: We earn trust by staying true to our values, holding ourselves to the highest standards, and delivering on our promises.
- Collective Commitment: Everyone is encouraged to disagree while a decision is being made. However, once a decision has been made, everybody must commit to it. “I agree, and I commit; I disagree, and I commit
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: postgraduate degree Job application procedure
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