Data Analyst

The Donkey Sanctuary; Ciudad de México; Híbrido; MXN 420.000 - 660.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Donkey Sanctuary is seeking a data analyst to support evidence-based influencing strategies across Mexico and Latin America. You will collect, process, and analyze data to identify trends and insights, producing dashboards and reports to inform decisions in the region.

Responsibilities include data collection design, analysis using statistical tools, and presenting findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Formación

• Fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Advanced Excel skills for analysis, reporting, and pivot tables.
• Experience in designing research and sampling plans.
• Ability to translate technical findings into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience turning data into compelling dashboards and visuals.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and design data collection from multiple sources.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations for stakeholders.
• Apply statistical tools to identify trends and correlations for strategy.
• Automate data processes and improve data quality.
• Present findings clearly and concisely to cross-functional teams.

Conocimientos

Fluency in English

Advanced Excel skills

Data visualization

Statistical concepts

Research design

Sampling design

Storytelling with data

Stakeholder communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics/CS/Economics

Descripción del empleo

The Donkey Sanctuary is an international animal welfare organisation, offering care and protection to donkeys worldwide. Our vision is a world where every donkey has a good quality of life, and our mission is to improve the lives of donkeys every day. We will achieve this by transforming the lives of donkeys in need worldwide by fostering greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships.

These are exciting times for the charity, and we now have an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated and professional individual with outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills to join our dedicated International Programmes and Partnerships Department. As a Data Analyst you will be responsible for supporting evidence-based influencing strategies across Mexico and Latin American (LAC) countries by collecting, processing, and analysing data to identify trends and insights. The position will produce reports, dashboards, and visualizations that inform strategic decision-making and contribute to improving The Donkey Sanctuary's impact in the region.

About you:

• A degree or minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience (or equivalent through experience).
• Experience in research design and methodology, with a strong understanding of statistical concepts to plan appropriate data collection approaches and accurately interpret and analyse findings.
• Experience on planning and designing a sampling approach to ensure data is representative of target population.
• Experience on translating technical findings into a compelling story for non-technical stakeholders through easy-to-understand chart, graph and dashboards, or similar, to be included in reports and presentations.
• Ability to understand strategic goals and translate them into specific, measurable research questions or objectives.
• Advanced Excel skills, including analysis, reporting, and pivot tables, with experience using data visualisation tools to present insights clearly and effectively.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).
• A bachelor´s degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Information management or similar.
• Able to understand strategy goals and translate them into specific, measurable research questions or objectives.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).

About the role:

Your principal duties and responsibilities will include –

• Plan and design data collection, clean, and validate data from multiple sources (internal and external) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations to be presented to stakeholders and other influencing activities.
• Use (or review) statistical tools and techniques to analyse complex datasets, identifying trends, patterns and correlations that can support The Donkey Sanctuary (TDS) LAC strategy.
• Automate data processes and improve data quality.
• Work with the findings so they can be presented in a clear and concise manner;
• Maintain documentation for data processes, definitions, and dashboards.
• Work with cross-functional teams in TDS to understand influencing and advocacy requirements and translate them into data.
• To work cross departmentally including PAC (Public Affairs, Advocacy and Campaigns) and research teams to support TDS LAC and global strategy.

The contract:

This is a full-time, 2-year, fixed-term contract, starting as soon as possible, working 40 hours per week. The working pattern will combine onsite, currently in Mexico City, and home (hybrid) working under our guiding principles for such roles. The working pattern will be agreed between the line manager and post-holder.

Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in Mexico and the ability to travel to countries regionally and internationally.

Closing date for completed applications: Wednesday 23 September 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised date and therefore encourage early applications.

The Donkey Sanctuary is a Disability Confident Employer.

The Donkey Sanctuary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults), and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

The Donkey Sanctuary also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and, for relevant posts, may request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

Please note: The Guaranteed interview scheme is only applicable to candidates who consider themselves to have a disability applying for roles based within the United Kingdom.