Analyst at Space in Africa

About the job

• We are looking to hire an analyst to expand the team’s coverage of the African space industry.
• In this role, the successful candidates will help drive understanding of key market trends, policies and programs in the African space industry.
• Analysts at Space in Africa engage with industry leaders, conduct market analysis, write industry reports and analytical articles.

Core Responsibilities

• Data gathering and industry analysis on the African Space and Satellite Industry.
• Data interpretation and visualisation.
• Database building and maintenance.
• Perform qualitative analysis of segments of the industry.
• Evaluate business opportunities in the industry
• Carry out market research and feasibility studies
• Lead projects, publications and industry reports.
• Support studies focusing on both government and commercial segments of the African Space and Satellite Industry.
• Write analytical articles
• Participate in international and local space industry events and webinars.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with industry leaders, clients and policymakers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree is required, an Advanced Degree is a plus.
• 2+ years of professional experience in a similar role.
• Relevant experience supporting research and development or related activities
• Expertise in using Excel, Python, Power BI/Tableau and SQL.
• Relevant experience performing exploratory data analysis, data wrangling and preprocessing, and data visualisation.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and multi-tasking.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Must have strong knowledge of the space and satellite industry.
• African Citizenship (Required).

Benefits

• This position is fully remote.
• Industry-standard salary.
• We work around delivery-focused, agile sprints with a sustainable work-life balance.
• You will be making an impact early and regularly contributing to shaping the future of the African space and satellite industry.
• Potential bonus and equity for excellent impact.
• Travel and training bursaries, as needed.