Head, PMEL Data Quality and Analytics

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961, working in the field of the wilderness preservation, and the reduction of humanity's footprint on the environment. It was formerly named the World Wildlife Fund, which remains its official name in Canada and the United States.

JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsBachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics or related field or equivalent professional experience.Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel including writing macros and VBA, power query and pivot and use of advanced formulas.Data visualisation including tools such as Power BI.Experience using various systems and platforms including Oracle and Microsoft Power Apps.Strong communication skills, adept at listening and translating user requirements and feedback into deliverables

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and ResponsibilitiesData Governance and Quality AssuranceLead the development and implementation of data governance standards and quality assurance mechanisms across WWF’s impact data systems, including Panda Impact and related platforms.Maintain and update the Compendium of Standard Indicators (CSI), ensuring methodological rigour, consistent definitions, and traceability across the network.Establish data validation processes that ensure comparability and reliability of indicator data across geographies and reporting streams (e.g., RM2030, GCD, GAR).Collaborate with GTDS to embed automated validation and data integrity checks into digital systems and workflows.Monitor data submissions from Country and Regional Offices to identify quality risks and provide targeted support to address data inconsistencies or gaps.Analytics, Insights, and ReportingLead the development of analytics frameworks and models that convert raw data into decision-useful insights, supporting leadership, fundraising, and communications needs.Oversee the design and maintenance of global dashboards and analytical tools that visualise conservation performance and trends (e.g., Strategic Management Dashboard, RM2030 reporting).Partner with the Head of Conservation Impact to produce network-wide analytical briefs, impact summaries, and evidence-based insights for governance bodies and external reporting.Ensure consistency and coherence across analytical products and dashboards used by different divisions and offices.Indicator and Methodology StewardshipManage the lifecycle of global indicators, from definition and validation through to application and periodic review, ensuring that methods remain scientifically credible and operationally feasible.Coordinate with the Global Science Team, Practices/PDD, Global Practice teams and Regional PMEL Leads to validate indicator methodologies and align them with WWF’s conservation models and standards.Maintain an accessible repository of indicator guidance, metadata, and supporting documentation for use by the Network.Collaboration, Capacity Building, and SupportProvide technical guidance and support to Regional and Country Offices to strengthen data management, analytics, and reporting capability.Lead data quality clinics and training initiatives that build capacity in data verification, analytics, and interpretation.Foster collaboration with GTDS and other data teams to ensure integration and interoperability of impact data across WWF’s digital platforms.Serve as the focal point for internal data analytics communities and external partnerships on conservation data management and analytics innovation.Innovation and Continuous ImprovementStay abreast of emerging technologies, tools, and methods in data analytics and impact measurement to inform system improvements.Identify and lead opportunities for automation, predictive analytics, and AI-driven insights to enhance WWF’s evidence base and reduce manual reporting burdens.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Reporting, Data analysis, Economics and business, Key performance indicators, Performance monitoring and evaluation, Quality control and supervision

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree