Data Analyst

Summary

Join Generation Ghana as a Data Analyst Super Agent for the GROW project and empower aspiring data analysts to become successful freelance professionals. Mentor and guide mentees in developing technical data analysis skills and business acumen needed for freelancing. Your expertise will help them build personal brands, secure high-value gigs, and sustain successful careers. You will actively source gigs, provide tailored advice, and track mentee progress. Share industry insights and conduct workshops to foster their global success. This role requires technical mastery, freelancing expertise, business acumen, and strong mentorship and networking skills.

Requirements

• Technical Mastery: Expertise in data analysis tools and techniques, including Python, SQL, Power BI, Excel, AI, and Big Data frameworks
• Freelancing Expertise: Proven success as a freelance data analyst with experience sourcing and delivering projects on global platforms like Upwork and Fiverr
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of the freelance economy, client acquisition, pricing strategies, and project management
• Mentorship Skills: Passion for teaching and inspiring mentees from diverse backgrounds to achieve global freelancing success
• Networking Strength: An extensive network to source opportunities and connect mentees to valuable freelance gigs

Responsibilities

• Provide daily and weekly one-on-one and group mentoring sessions, fostering mentees' growth as skilled data analysts
• Demonstrate technical competencies, including Linux, SQL, Python, Excel, Power BI, MongoDB, AI, Big Data, data visualization, and more
• Instill freelancing business skills, such as client acquisition, pricing strategies, proposal writing, time management, professional development, online presence and delivering exceptional results
• Educate mentees on creating a strong personal brand and leveraging platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and LinkedIn to showcase their expertise
• Share proven strategies to market their skills, pitch services effectively, and secure consistent gigs
• Teach mentees how to handle client relationships, negotiate contracts, and manage projects professionally
• Actively acquire gigs for assigned mentee group via your own network and online platforms
• Provide tailored advice to help them meet or exceed the earning benchmark of $100-$180+/month
• Encourage mentees to pursue opportunities and coach them to excel in interviews or client pitches
• Share industry insights, emerging trends, and strategies for positioning mentees as globally competitive freelance professionals
• Conduct workshops on building confidence, effective communication, and long-term career planning
• Track and document mentee progress, including technical skills, business development, and freelancing success
• Provide regular feedback and progress updates to the Freelance Mentoring Coordinator

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coaching or mentoring in freelancing or related fields
• Familiarity with the Ghanaian and Global freelance market and cultural nuances
• Certifications in relevant tools or methodologies (e.g., Google Data Analytics, Tableau, etc.…)
• Experience with remote teaching tools and learning management systems