Fund Raising Officer (Data & Insights)

The Fund-Raising Officer (Data & Insights) coordinates the India CO’s database function to support fundraising and programmatic decision-making with integrity, accuracy, and compliance. The role involves database management, data security, advanced analytics, and collaboration to enhance fundraising operations and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the India CO’s database function ensuring data systems support fundraising and programmatic decision-making with integrity, accuracy, and compliance.
• Develop and oversee implementation of database strategies with support of the IG Manager.
• Manage database administrators and ensure optimal performance, security, and accessibility of all data assets.
• Maintain data quality and facilitate smooth data integration across platforms.
• Establish data governance and enable advanced data analytics to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Design databases, maintain systems, transform data, ensure data security and compliance, and develop data access policies.
• Support the organization’s digital transformation by supporting scalable, cloud-based data architecture and improving data governance.
• Play a strategic role in fundraising operations by enabling effective database management and compliance with data privacy standards to build trust with supporters and optimize campaigns.

Requirements

• Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology or related fields.
• Additional certifications or training in database management, data security, or cloud technologies (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) are considered assets.
• At least 1 year of relevant professional work experience in Information Technology, Information Communication Technology, database administration, data analytics, data management, data optimization, or related field.
• Experience with progressively increasing responsibilities including direct responsibility for database performance, integrity, and security.
• Experience in managing and optimizing relational and non-relational database systems (e.g., SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB).
• Ability to use applications such as Python (pandas, NumPy) for data transformation, scripting, and automation.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language (Hindi) is an asset.
• Familiarity with national data protection regulations and global standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks, policy creation, stewardship models, compliance standards, digital platforms is desirable.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Skills

• Database Management
• Data Security
• Cloud Technologies
• SQL Server
• Oracle Database
• AWS
• Azure
• Google Cloud Platform
• Data Analytics
• Data Management
• Data Optimization
• Relational Databases
• Non-relational Database Systems
• SQL
• PostgreSQL
• MongoDB
• Python Programming
• Data Transformation
• Scripting
• Automation
• Data Protection Regulations
• GDPR Compliance
• HIPAA Compliance
• Data Governance
• Policy Creation
• Digital Platforms

Languages

English