Data and Analytics Adviser

With 75 years of experience our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds even in the most dangerous places inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33000 staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable childrens life stories!

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JOB PURPOSE

The Data & Analytics Adviser leads the strategic development and implementation of child-focused data and analytics capabilities of the South Asia Pacific Region. This role enables evidence-based decision-making program adaptation and accountability for impact. A key focus is operationalizing the Results for Children (RfC) framework by aligning data systems processes tools and capacities to deliver measurable outcomes for the most vulnerable children.

This role is critical to driving a child data-driven organization. It goes beyond administrative data handlingit is a strategic enabler of impact.

The Adviser will process and synthesize Annual Impact Measurement data (AIM/AIM Plus/ Grants impact measurements and Annual monitoring data) from Field Offices applying advanced analytics to generate actionable insights. This role will establish and implement data governance mechanisms build regional capacity fosters data literacy and promotes a culture of strategic learning and innovation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

15% - DATA STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT

• Lead the development of regionally contextualized data strategies aligned with Our Promise Phase 3 and Results for Children framework to ensure the strategy supports the transformation into a child data-driven organization.

• Translate global data priorities into actionable regional plans.

• Establish secure accessible data repositories with governance protocols.

• Serve as a strategic advisor on data and data analytics to Field Offices and regional leadership.

30% - DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS

• Develop or adapt the Global Center standardized tools and methodologies for data collection.

• Integrate and analyze data from multiple sources including Annual Impact Measurement Annual Impact Measurement plus donor surveys and reporting.

• Design dashboards and automated reports using tools like Power BI and Power Apps.

• Ensure interoperability across technical sectors and systems.

• Monitor data protection laws and regulations to forecast and manage potential risks.

20% - DATA ANALYTICS CAPACITY BULDING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

• Deliver training and mentorship on data literacy and advanced analytics

• Provide tailored technical support to Field Offices on RfC-aligned strategies.

• Facilitate regional peer learning and knowledge exchange.

25% - EVIDENCE USE - REPORTING AND INSIGHTS

• Lead regional synthesis of Annual Impact Measurement / Annual Impact Measurement plus and monitoring data using descriptive inferential and predictive analytics where required

• Produce evidence products (e.g. learning briefs synthesis reports) for internal and external use.

• Collaborate with Design Monitoring and Evaluation Adviser to ensure data quality and consistency.

• Support adaptive management and strategic learning through data insights.

• Expand beyond Annual Impact Measurement to include coordination with knowledge platforms and tools that promote evidence accessibility.

• Support the development of learning products that synthesize evidence into digestible formats for multiple audiences (programming advocacy external relations).

• Produce a public-facing regional report on child vulnerability in South Asia Pacific leveragingMulti-Dimensional Child Vulnerability MappingPortal data

10% - INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COLLABORATION

• Align Field Office efforts with global frameworks and innovations.

• Collaborate with sector leads Design Monitoring and Evaluation IT and Strategy teams for integrated approaches.

• Engage with external partners to position World Vision as a leader in child-focused analytics.

• Support strategic positioning of World Vision in external forums to showcase leadership in child-focused data innovation.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

• Minimum of 6 years working in data analytics monitoring & evaluation (M&E) or results-based program designpreferably in humanitarian or development contexts.

• Experience in leading strategic data initiatives that drive organizational transformation.

• Demonstrated ability to design implement and manage data platforms and visualization tools (e.g. Power BI Power Apps) for strategic decision-making.

• Experience applying child-focused metrics and frameworks such as Results for Children (RfC) or similar impact measurement models.

• Proven ability to conduct descriptive inferential and predictive analytics to generate actionable insights and inform program adaptation.

• Skilled in training and mentoring diverse teams in data literacy analytics and strategic learningespecially in multicultural and matrixed environments.

• Track record of working across technical sectors and engaging with external partners (e.g. INGOs UN agencies donors) to drive innovation and influence.

• Experience working in multicultural matrixed organizations with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.

• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-powered tools and digital platforms to structure advanced queries enhance data analysis automate insight generation and inform strategic decision-making.

• A degree in one of the following fields: Data Science Statistics Economics International Development or a closely related discipline

Preferred:

• High proficiency in statistical analysis

• High proficiency in various statistical software of data science (e.g. STATA R etc.)

• High proficiency in Design Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning and Level 1 and level 2 indicators

• Proficiency in programming languages including Structured Query Language (SQL) and JavaScript would be strongly preferred

• Strong proficiency in analytical software and data visualization tools such as Power BI Power Apps or other business intelligence platforms.

• Experience facilitating the use of evidence in strategic decision-making at global regional or national levels.

• Understanding of evidence flows and content governance across large decentralized organizations

Travel Requirement: Up to 25% for international travel

Language Requirement: English

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