With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Design the organization’s Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Framework and Processes

Leads and craft the structural data workflows, design, processes and pathways for the organizational Datawarehouse that will facilitate the collection, storing, analysis and reporting of data related to WVDF’s Business Operations (with particular focus on Programmes, Fundraising, strategy performance);Coordinates with ICT in the development and enhancement of infrastructures and systems needed for data analytics and business intelligence function;Develops the necessary models and projections to support strategic planning;Develops data models, data definitions and reporting methodologies;Ensures the team acquires, develops and maintains knowledge of best practices and tools needed for data acquisition, transformation, maintenance, and analysis.

Data Sourcing, Analysis and Reporting

Regularly source key internal and external data/information related to WVDF’s business operations.Establish business process and coordinate with internal stakeholders in identifying key data/information, sourcing, analysing and reporting data/information;Creates/Enhance reporting dashboards for WVDF to include the development of metrics and the monitoring of key business outcomesProvides analytic leadership:Analyzes the performance and trends of WVDF’s performance on key business operations;Presents data analytics in an efficient and easily understandable way to a wide variety of audiences and users, using various reporting formats and web technologiesResearches new tools, systems and practices to recommend ongoing improvements in data analyticsDesign reliable forecasting and other models to make recommendations to improve organizational performance and support planningAnalyses data using best practice methodologies and consistent definitions to support evidence-based decision making and to identify trends and opportunitiesTranslates data into information;Provides leadership or co-leadership on specific data analytics and research projects, as required, including surveys, benchmarking, focus, and ad hoc groups where appropriatePrepares and delivers presentations at internal and external meetings or conferencesParticipates in relevant internal and external committees and councils, or events Contributes to the development of strategic and operational plans

User Consultancy

Builds positive, productive and collaborative relationships within WVDF and with its partners;Creates and implements policies on what and how data is used for reporting including who has access to the data and ensuring privacy legislation is followed;In partnership with the Data Stewards in the organization, accountable for the stewardship of data within the portfolio including:Ensuring the data has integrity for what it is being used for;Ensuring privacy rules are followed;Providing a documented understanding of data ensuring accurate interpretationEnsures the appropriate application of the data by establishing appropriate review and approval processesCreating a multi-functional core group among key staff across different departments (RD, Finance, SCM, ICT) to share capacity, learnings and synergize and maximize resources for organizational data analytics and business intelligence.

Partnership Development and Sustainability

Identify key institutions, agencies, experts individuals/groups to serve as strategic partners for data sourcing/sharing and research with WVDFParticipate in consortium and network meetings related to the identification, implementation or presentation of data analysis and research of WVDF

Management of Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Team and provide training and mentoring

Conduct regular meeting with the team (including consultants) to plan, review and assess performanceEnsure the learning and development needs of the team are addressed;Provide timely support to the team (including consultants) and facilitate resolution of critical issues/concernsEnsure team’s compliance to organizationally mandated trainings and requirements including spiritual nurture activities (e.g. Monday Devotion, Corporate Prayer, DOP, SLT 101 & 20)Provide training/coaching to the team (including consultants), SMIL Team and other teams in WVDF, where necessary, to improve organizational capacity on data analytics and business intelligence

Engage in Organizational Mandated Activities 

Complete all mandated staff training/orientationsEngage in Relief Operations and Emergency Response (as needed)Regularly Participate in Spiritual Nurture Activities (e.g. Monday Devotion, Corporate Prayer and Day of Prayer)Participate as committee member or special task/assignment as deemed necessary

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only