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Data & Business Analyst
Job summary
A conservation organization in Johannesburg is seeking a proactive Data & Business Analyst to join their Fundraising Data Analysis team. The ideal candidate will have experience with Power BI and Salesforce, capable of delivering insights that support leadership decisions in fundraising. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently, focused on conservation and Africa's natural heritage.
Qualifications
- 2–4 years’ experience in data/business analysis, preferably within fundraising, NGOs, or related sectors.
- Proven ability to interpret data and generate insights that add strategic value.
- Self-starter: proactive, curious, and able to work independently.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain Power BI dashboards for fundraising performance.
- Manage and analyze Salesforce data for quality and processes.
- Analyze data to uncover patterns and opportunities for fundraising growth.
Skills
Education
We are seeking a proactive, self-starting Data & Business Analyst to join our Fundraising Data Analysis & Reporting team in Johannesburg. This is a hands‑on role for someone who can hit the ground running and deliver value quickly.
- Analytics & Reporting
- Build and maintain Power BI dashboards that provide clarity on fundraising performance and pipeline health.
- Manage and analyze Salesforce data, ensuring data quality and process adherence.
- Deliver clear reports and insights that support leadership decision‑making.
- Business & Process Analysis
- Monitor compliance with fundraising SOPs and highlight areas of risk or inconsistency.
- Provide training and support to fundraising colleagues on tools and reporting processes.
- Identify inefficiencies or gaps in systems and propose improvements.
- Insight Generation
- Analyze data to uncover patterns, risks, and opportunities for fundraising growth.
- Use desktop and secondary research to generate insights.
- Leverage AI and research tools to deepen insights into donor trends and funding opportunities as well as enhance our data and insight capabilities.
- Translate findings into actionable recommendations for leadership and frontline fundraisers.
- Collaboration
- Act as a thought partner to the Fundraising Data Analysis & Reporting Head.
- Engage across fundraising teams to understand their needs and proactively provide solutions.
- Contribute to donor proposals and reporting by supplying data‑driven evidence.
- Essential:
- Bachelor's degree in data analytics, business, economics, environmental science, or related field.
- 2–4 years’ experience in data/business analysis, preferably within fundraising, NGOs, or related sectors.
- Strong experience with Power BI (dashboards, data models) and Salesforce.
- Proven ability to interpret data and generate insights that add strategic value.
- Strong process orientation and ability to enforce SOPs.
- Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to present findings and train others.
- Self‑starter: proactive, curious, and able to work independently with limited supervision.
- Desirable:
- Experience in fundraising intelligence or donor market research.
- Knowledge of impact measurement or international development funding trends.
- Interest in applying AI and automation to strengthen analysis.
- Passion for conservation and Africa's natural heritage.
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter by 31 October.
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