Programme Information Analyst

Programme Information Analyst

Contract: Permanent, Full Time,

Location: The role will be based in the UK or one of the following countries where WaterAid works, subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective countries. Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, or South Africa

For the UK Location, we offer hybrid working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face-to-face, in a WaterAid office. For UK-based staff, WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

Salary & Benefits: Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the successful candidate's location and depending on experience. If UK-based: £43,668 - £45,851 (depending on experience) or equivalent established grade F in the country of employment.

About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in data analysis and reporting to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as our Programme Information Analyst to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team:
The WaterAid Programme Operations Team team enables the effective management of the International Programmes Directorate (IPD) through the provision of robust high quality programme management policies, processes, tools, management information and systems so that programme staff are empowered to undertake effective planning and delivery of programmes and projects as well as ensure high quality reporting of programme performance to the wider organisation.

About the Role:
As our proactive and strategic Programme Information Analyst, you will identify information needs of key stakeholders, and define and develop reports and dashboards in response to these needs.
In this role, you will be responsible for improving the quality of key programme performance data through supporting the embedding of quality assurance processes, setting standards and tools, and providing training.as well as strengthening the capacity of CP and regional colleagues to systematically collect, analyse and use programme data to inform decision-making processes and organisational learning.

You'll also:

• Be responsible for the collation and analysis of operational and consolidated programme information for key audiences and reporting processes (including the Global Performance Measurement framework).
• Organise, analyse, makes accessible and promote programme data at a global level to inform global decision-making, learning and reporting
• Represent Programme Operations in organisational and cross-department data quality and data management initiatives
• In response to organisational and user requirements, define, develop, manage, maintain and update a suite of reports and dashboards that provide data for reporting, Country Programme SMT decision-making and key programme information for UK staff.

About You:

• Demonstrable experience of gathering and analysing requirements.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience of designing and building reports and dashboards using a variety of tools.
• Experience using and managing data collection and analytical platforms.
• Excellent writing skills, ability to disseminate and communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner.

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Experience and expertise at writing SQL queries within SQL Server or similar tool
• A general understanding of the WASH sector, and Programme and Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on Sunday, 21st July 2024. Availability for an interview is required for 25 and 26 July 2024. Remote interviews will be via Microsoft Teams

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a mandatory cover letter answering the following three questions in one document either Word Document or PDF format. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be accepted.

1. Describe your experience of designing and developing reports and dashboards
2. Explain how you have assisted with improvements to data quality
3. Describe how you have identified the information needs of a variety of stakeholders

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.