Data Systems Analyst

Data Systems Analyst - Darsel (EdTech Nonprofit)

🌐 Global Remote | Amman | Cairo | Lagos | Bangalore

⏲️ Flexible schedule (full-time)

💰 Competitive compensation based on experience

🗣️ English proficiency required, Arabic proficiency strongly preferred

About Darsel

🌍🔢 Darsel is a
global education technology nonprofit
focused on improving math learning outcomes for primary and secondary school students in low- and middle-income countries.

💻💬 We build accessible
AI-powered learning tools,
such as WhatsApp chatbots, that help students learn math and provide support to teachers. We partner closely with governments and school systems to scale our solutions and reach the world’s most vulnerable learners.

🎓📈 Darsel has helped
540,000+
students learn math since launching from Harvard and Stanford in 2021, largely as a result of government partnerships in Jordan, India, and Nigeria. We’re on track to meaningfully impact
millions of students in the coming years
.

The Role

🔎 Darsel is seeking a
Data Systems Analyst
to support our global programs (including in Jordan, India, and Nigeria). The role translates program requirements into technical implementations and ensures our data infrastructure scales with the rapid growth of our operations.

💪 This is a
hands-on execution role
. Country teams will bring you their requirements, and you will own implementation from start to finish. You will work with the Engineering team to build and maintain the systems that track student progress, run the analyses that show what is working and what is not, and build the dashboards that country teams and leadership use to make decisions.

🌐 The role is
remote-first
with no geographic requirement, though working from one of our program locations is an advantage.

💡 You will report to the Global Head of Programs and receive direct training from the CEO on Darsel’s proprietary data systems. You are joining at a critical point in our growth: the systems you build and manage will shape how Darsel tracks and improves learning outcomes for millions of students.

Responsibilities

1. Database Operations and Automation

• Build and maintain Python workflows that automate data operations.
• Run Darsel’s Python workflows for core database operations such as account setups, content updates, certificates, and reports, configuring them for new inputs.
• Document and standardize Darsel’s data processes, keeping written procedures accurate and in sync with what the code actually does.
• Manage data pipelines and API integrations across SQL databases and other data sources to ingest, clean, and update student, teacher, and learning outcome data.
• Maintain the integrity and consistency of Darsel’s global database, and set data quality and validation standards with country teams.

2. Bridge Between Programs and Engineering

• Act as the main technical point of contact between the Programs and Engineering teams on data and reporting.
• Translate program needs into clear technical specifications, including data structures, API outputs, and integrations.
• Investigate, document, and escalate bugs and data issues, and see them through to resolution.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Analyze large datasets to answer program performance questions on registration, weekly active usage, learning progression, teacher engagement, and geographic trends.
• Build and maintain dashboards and produce reports for audiences ranging from country teams to governments, the Board, and funders.

About You

✔️ Mission-Driven:
You are deeply motivated by Darsel’s goal to improve learning outcomes for millions of students in low- and middle-income countries.

✔️ Technically Strong (non-negotiable):
You have significant expertise with:

• Python:
  able to build, run, and debug data workflows that interact with databases and APIs
• Advanced SQL:
  able to write complex queries, build and maintain relational databases, and manage large datasets independently
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets:
  pivot tables and complex formulas
• Data visualization:
  Data Studio, Power BI, or equivalent, building dashboards that drive decisions rather than just display data

✔️ Independent Operator:
You are a proactive builder. You implement requirements with minimal supervision, and you solve problems or escalate them with a clear diagnosis.

✔️ Tech-Savvy:
You master new software quickly and actively explore and adopt emerging technologies, including generative AI, to improve workflows and program effectiveness.

✔️ Detail-Obsessed:
You bring meticulous attention to detail and rigorous follow-through, making sure no task is overlooked or forgotten.

✔️ Globally Minded:
You are culturally curious and respectful, with a proven ability to work effectively across diverse contexts, particularly in Jordan, India, or Nigeria.

✔️ Exceptional Communicator:
You are a precise listener and writer who creates clarity and alignment across mediums. You communicate equally well with engineers and program teams, and you understand the real significance behind every number you work with.

If you’re excited to take on this challenge, please apply through the following link:

https://airtable.com/appS7o2XlGcxgkJGE/pag0BP4poQkUqHgje/form