Data Analytics Program Manager, VisionFund International at World Vision

About The Job

Job Summary
The Data Analytics programme manager is focused on delivering effective tools and platforms for management - at global, regional and local levels - to make data-driven decisions to drive and improve performance across the VFI network. 

• He/she delivers the ability for leadership to communicate the strategic impact of work in the field. This will involve integrating data into key performance dashboards, and an accessible portal. 
• Ensures MFI adoption of and compliance with VFI data standards, as well as be able to manage related risks. Lead and support platform adoption, and addressing people and skills gaps to ensure VF derives value from its investment.

Major Responsibilities:

• Data analytics platform. Responsible for the ownership, accountability and delivery of key Data Warehouse projects. 
• This can include vendor(s) discussions to monitor project progress, business requirements gathering and liaising between the stakeholders and the vendor, designing reports and analyzing impact of change requests, training end-users in the use of the platform, ensuring compliance of MFIs with all data requirements, and supporting the MFIs in the integration with the data platform
• Credit scoring platform.  Provide project management support to the VFI Credit Risk team in the establishment of a credit scoring platform in the Network. 
• This can include liaising with the selected vendor and the local management teams in the MFI, building MFI senior leadership buy-in, ensure compliance with VFI standards and policy, and supporting the MFIs in data preparation for scorecard development
• Training and equipping Micro-Finance Institutions (MFIs) in Data Analysis. 
• Will work with MFI's in the use of data warehouse to improve portfolio performance and quality. 
• The Data manager ensures that data integrity is maintained and information is submitted in a timely manner. 
• Ensures both Core Banking and Financial (Sun6) systems are integrated with data warehouse.
• Data Governance and Standards. Establish and convene a steering committee for establishing standards in Operational, Financial and Impact data standards.
• Partner with World Vision Data team to ensure access and integration with relevant impact reporting across the Partnership 

Required qualifications and experience:

• 7-10+ years of business analysis and/or consulting experience 
• 3 years of experience in software engineering and/or data analysis
• 5 years of financial analysis and modeling
• Understanding of microfinance/banking operations, from a financial risk perspective

Preferred:

• Educated to degree level, in information technology or related discipline 
• Project management certification and/or qualification
• Proficient with data visualization (Tableau, PowerBI)
• Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2 or related project management qualification/certification

Travel and/or Work Environment:

• The position requires the ability and willingness to travel internationally, potentially 25% - 30% of the time.
• Able to work from home if required
• Preference for Spanish and/or French, in addition to English