Senior Officer, BI Development

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Officer, BI Development to join our global team.

Team and Role Purpose

Purpose of the team is to lead on the strategic planning, design and delivery of digital and data technology solutions used across SCA. The team will be key to defining the technology strategy including roadmaps for product developments, ensuring our systems remain fit for purpose, maximising the value they deliver and enabling our organisation to achieve impact for children. Working in partnership with Transformation Delivery, the team will be accountable for planning, design and delivery of digital and data technology solutions to Transformation Delivery projects, SCI Functions, and internal IT functions.

Role purpose

Working under the guidance of a Specialist, BI Developer and the broader global TDIT team, the role holder will support the building, implementation, and maintenance of Business Intelligence solutions within the organization. This is an entry level role designed to develop technical skills and knowledge in BI development. The role holder will assist in translating business requirements into BI solutions, learning best practices and contributing to continuous improvement of data and reporting capabilities.

Job Title: Senior Officer, BI Development

Reports To: Manager, BI Development

Work Pattern: Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options available

Location: Any approved Save the Children International office location. For a full list of locations that Save the Children International can hire in, please visit: SCI Careers

Required Time Zone: Europe, WCA, ESA, MENAEE Time Zones (UTC/GMT + / - 3 hours)

Contract Length: Permanent

Right to Work: The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employment

Language Requirements: English

International Travel: up to 5%

Remit: Global

Principal Accountabilities

• Support the development and maintenance of Business Intelligence solutions under the guidance of senior BI Developers, following agreed design patterns and best practices.
• Assist in the analysis of BI systems and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and reporting findings to the senior team.
• Collaborate with team members and business stakeholders to understand analytic requirements, documenting these clearly for review.
• Complete assigned development tasks within agreed timeframes and in alignment with project delivery methodologies, seeking guidance where needed.
• Contribute to the preparation and delivery of agreed BI services to business functions (e.g. monthly KPI data, reconciliation reports) under supervision.
• Support the identification and escalation of technical risks and issues related to BI solutions.
• Assist in maintaining and supporting existing BI solutions in alignment with the organisation’s application support ways of working.
• Support IT Operations tasks related to BI infrastructure elements such as SQL performance monitoring, backup scheduling, and documentation of recovery plans.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation for all assigned work.
• Participate in proof-of-concept activities to explore new BI approaches and technologies, contributing ideas and learning from outcomes.

Experience and Skills

Essential

1. Basic working knowledge of SQL, including writing simple SELECT queries, filters, and joins (practical experience through study, personal projects, or internships is acceptable).
2. Foundational understanding of data concepts such as data modelling, relational databases, and reporting.
3. An interest in Business Intelligence and data analytics, with motivation to develop technical skills in this area.
4. Effective communication skills with an ability to listen carefully and ask questions to understand requirements.
5. Initiative-taking and eager to learn, with a problem-solving mindset.
6. Cultural awareness and sensitivity, with an openness to working in a global context.

Desirable

• Exposure to Microsoft BI tools such as Power BI, SSRS, SSIS, or SSAS (through coursework, self-study, or hands-on projects).
• Basic familiarity with Excel for data analysis, including pivot tables or Power Query.
• Any exposure to Azure services or cloud-based data tools.
• Knowledge of or interest in the non-profit or international development sector.
• Exposure to agile project delivery methods.
• Basic familiarity with JIRA or similar project tracking tools.
• Any introductory experience with Python or R.

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrated interest and foundational skills in data and technology are more important that formal education. No specific qualifications are required.

Desirable

• Degree or diploma in a computing, information technology, data science, or related field (or currently studying towards one).
• Relevant online certifications (e.g. Microsoft Power BI, SQL fundamentals, Azure fundamentals).
• Introductory certification in technology methodologies such as agile.
• Basic Programming Knowledge in python or R

Working at Save the Children International

Save the Children is the world's leading organisation for children, employing ~25,000 staff. We save children's lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Through our work in 116 countries, we put the most deprived and marginalised children first.

We know that great people make a great organisation, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

The work here is challenging but is also immensely rewarding. At Save the Children, you will be in good company, working with talented, like-minded individuals who are determined to ensure that all children survive, learn, and are protected. Your contribution will help ensure children's voices are heard at the highest levels, and that we achieve our global strategy, Ambition for Children 2030, and reach every last child.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

DEI is core to our vision, values and global strategy. Save the Children is committed to creating a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation, and one which will support us in our vision to ensure every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, caring or parental responsibilities, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply.

Reasonable adjustments will be made should any candidate invited to interview require this.

Application Information

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application. A full copy of the role profile can be found at SCI Careers. It is recommended that you save a copy of the role profile as it will no longer be available after the advert closes.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the job advert may be closed earlier than advertised subject to the volume of suitable applicants. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates who are successfully shortlisted should expect to hear from us within 2 weeks of the advert deadline.

Our Recruitment Process

1. Application review by our recruiting team based on your CV and cover letter
2. Two-stage competency-based interviews with the hiring team
3. Some recruitment may include an additional assessment or case study stage, or a third stage interview
4. If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, followed by your contract subject to passing background checks

We need to keep children and adults safe so our selection process includes rigorous background checks and reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adults from abuse. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our Code of Conduct and all policies and procedures relating to Anti-Harassment, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, and DEI and Equal Opportunities.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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