African Parks is a non-governmental organization (NGO) focused on biodiversity conservation through protected area management, established in 2000 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Job overview
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in data Analytics, Business, Economics, Environmental Science, Computer 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.
- 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.
Method of Application
Meet the qualifications?
Apply now at African Parks Network on jobs.mcidirecthire.com