Data & Business Analyst at African Parks Network

Job Description

• We are seeking a proactive, self-starting Data & Business Analyst to join our Fundraising Data Analysis & Reporting team in Johannesburg.
• This is a hands-on role for someone who can hit the ground running and deliver value quickly. The Analyst will take ownership of a range of data and business analysis tasks — from building dashboards, interrogating fundraising data, and ensuring business processes are followed, to drawing actionable insights that inform strategy and unlock new opportunities.
• The role requires someone who can look beyond the numbers, understand the business need, and work independently to provide recommendations that improve fundraising performance and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Analytics & Reporting

• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards that provide clarity on fundraising performance and pipeline health.
• Manage and analyze Salesforce data, ensuring data quality and process adherence.
• Deliver clear reports and insights that support leadership decision-making.

Business & Process Analysis

• Monitor compliance with fundraising SOPs and highlight areas of risk or inconsistency.
• Provide training and support to fundraising colleagues on tools and reporting processes.
• Identify inefficiencies or gaps in systems and propose improvements.

Insight Generation

• Analyse data to uncover patterns, risks, and opportunities for fundraising growth.
• Use desktop and secondary research to generate insights
• Leverage AI and research tools to deepen insights into donor trends and funding opportunities as well as enhance our data and insight capabilities.
• Translate findings into actionable recommendations for leadership and frontline fundraisers.

Collaboration

• Act as a thought partner to the Fundraising Data Analysis & Reporting Head.
• Engage across fundraising teams to understand their needs and proactively provide solutions.
• Contribute to donor proposals and reporting by supplying data-driven evidence.

Job Requirements
Competencies, qualifications and experience needed for the role:

Essential :

• Bachelor’s degree in data Analytics, Business, Economics, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 2–4 years’ experience in data/business analysis, preferably within fundraising, NGOs, or related sectors.
• Strong experience with Power BI (dashboards, data models) and Salesforce.
• Proven ability to interpret data and generate insights that add strategic value.
• Strong process orientation and ability to enforce SOPs.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to present findings and train others.
• Self-starter: proactive, curious, and able to work independently with limited supervision.

Desirable:

• Experience in fundraising intelligence or donor market research.
• Knowledge of impact measurement or international development funding trends.
• Interest in applying AI and automation to strengthen analysis.
• Passion for conservation and Africa’s natural heritage.