Fundraising Data Analyst

WFP; Roma; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

World Food Programme (WFP) in Rome, Italy, is seeking a Fundraising Data Analyst to support the Individual Giving team with data insights, dashboards, and analytics. You will work with Tableau Server, data warehousing, and AI applications to optimize fundraising performance and supporter engagement.

The role emphasizes collaboration with tech and fundraising teams, delivering dashboards and analyses, and driving data-driven decision making in a fast-paced humanitarian environment.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field; statistics background desirable.
• 3+ years experience in digital marketing or fundraising and strong analytical mindset.
• Proficiency with SQL, Tableau, Python, and Excel is necessary; knowledge of digital marketing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain reporting dashboards using Tableau Server and support internal analysis projects.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to prioritize projects for the Individual Giving team.
• Collaborate with tech teams to enhance BI warehouse datasets and provide analytical support.
• Incorporate advanced AI for analysis to automate tasks and derive insights.
• Stay updated with industry trends and bring benchmarking insights to fundraising teams.
• Develop standardized data quality and governance processes.
• Provide day-to-day project management of the team’s analysis and reporting needs.

Skills

Data Analysis

SQL

Tableau

Python

Excel

Digital Marketing

Fundraising

Reporting

Forecasting

AI

Data Governance

Project Management

Communication

Statistical Methods

Education

University degree in a relevant field

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Python

Excel

Job description

Organizational context

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, dedicated to saving lives and building a pathway to peace and prosperity. WFP assists millions globally, working in 83 countries to combat hunger and malnutrition through emergency response and long-term development programs. The organization is committed to a data-first, evidence-driven approach to its operations and fundraising.

Job purpose

The Fundraising Data Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting WFP's individual giving teams by providing essential data insights, expertise, and tools. This position is vital for ensuring the effectiveness of fundraising efforts and enhancing the supporter experience. The analyst will be responsible for creating and maintaining reporting dashboards, conducting internal analysis projects, and managing project needs from the Individual Giving team. They will also collaborate with tech teams to improve data warehousing, offer technical and analytical support, and explore advanced AI applications for deeper insights and automation. This role requires a proactive approach to understanding supporter motivations, market trends, and translating data into actionable strategies to drive WFP's fundraising success.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities involve creating and maintaining reporting dashboards using Tableau Server, and supporting internal analysis projects by liaising with key stakeholders. A significant part of the role includes project managing the needs of the Individual Giving team, prioritizing projects, understanding stakeholder requirements, and providing progress updates. This also entails working with technical teams to enhance BI warehouse datasets and offering technical and analytical support to fundraising products. A key focus is on incorporating advanced AI for analysis, aiming to automate routine tasks and uncover deep insights. The role requires staying current with industry trends in analysis and research, bringing external insights like benchmarking reports into the fundraising teams, and assisting with data governance. Deliverables include supporting the development of a reporting suite for fundraising performance monitoring, promoting self-service analytics within the Individual Giving team, contributing to an insights repository, and developing standardized processes for data quality and consistency. Day-to-day project management of the team’s analysis and reporting needs is also a core duty.

Education

A university degree in a relevant field such as Physics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Management, Business Studies, Marketing, Science, or Statistics is required. Experience with statistics is desirable. Additionally, candidates should possess at least 3 years of experience in digital marketing or fundraising, demonstrating a strong analytical mindset. Proficiency in data and analytics tools like SQL, Tableau, Python, and Excel is necessary, along with knowledge of digital marketing concepts and data visualization.

Work experience

The role requires a university degree in a relevant field such as Economics, Data Analytics, or Statistics. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in digital marketing or fundraising, demonstrating a strong analytical mindset. Proficiency in data and analytics tools like SQL, Tableau, Python, and Excel is essential. Experience with WFP or in multiple international markets is a plus. Strong communication and attention to detail are also key requirements.

Skills

Data Analysis, SQL, Tableau, Python, Excel, Digital Marketing, Fundraising, Reporting, Forecasting, AI, Data Governance, Project Management, Communication, Statistical Methods

Required languages

English

Desired languages

English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese (Mandarin), Arabic