About the job
we are looking for a junior project officer and data analyst (40 hours) to be based in either of the three mentioned locations above. this is a temporary position until december 31 st 2025.
the jr. Project officer is part of the strategy & sustainable impact team and reports to the director of the strategy and sustainable impact based in the netherlands; however, we will coordinate the daily activities with other members of the staff and the regional director for latin america and the caribbean.
the jr. Officer will create capacity and engagement within oikocredit and our partners for the implementation of social performance management, a sustainability framework, standards, policies, and procedures.
improve oikocredit’s impact and sustainability reporting by generating insights into outputs and outcomes via the end-client survey programme and oikocredit’s theory of change. The role will mainly focus on the implementation of the end-client survey programme. You will be responsible for engaging partner organisations from the agricultural, renewable energy, and/or financial inclusion sectors, ensuring and strengthening their effective data collection, analysis, and reporting to drive actionable insights.
main responsibilities
* onboarding of microfinance and other social impact organisations
* present the programme, get buy-in, and make explicit the commitment in terms of time and resources that would be required of participating organisations
* conduct a readiness assessment in terms of systems, staff, and skills
* conduct training as may be required
* support the activities and arrangements of the operation of the front and back office of the programme
* contribute to the development, expansion, and meticulous maintenance of our powerbi dashboard
* perform and support data analysis of partner information, involving descriptive statistical analysis, hypotheses testing, and other methods established in the research agenda
* review, test, and rollout a survey to acquire feedback on perceived changes in clients’ lives as a result of products/services delivered by the organisations, using digital technology as far as possible
education, skills and experience
* advanced academic qualifications in development economics, econometrics, social studies, or related disciplines with experience in statistical analysis
* fluent in spanish and english (communication skills: receptive and understanding of partner needs, adaptable can-do mentality to problem-solving)
* speaking and writing portuguese is a bonus
* essential are proven skills in statistics, data management, and analysis (very organized and disciplined mindset): coding skills in r or stata
* good competence in using excel
* powerbi abilities are a bonus
* has experience and is passionate about working for socially-minded organizations in the inclusive and impact finance sector. Has a genuine commitment to strengthening partners’ social performance management and supporting the lives of low-income communities
* experience working with finance cooperatives and agricultural cooperatives is a bonus
* skills in relationship management
* proven skills in workshop creation and facilitation
desirable:
* experience in impact financing and more particularly in financial inclusion, agriculture, and renewable energy
* field experience in latin america
how to apply
please send your cover letter and resume in english via the apply button not later than february 6th, 2025.
additional information
please note that:
* we will get back to you within two weeks after the application deadline
* incomplete applications and applications submitted after the application deadline will not be taken into consideration in the selection process
* the recruitment process consists of three interviews
oikocredit is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from various backgrounds.
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