Data Analyst

Proforest is seeking an enthusiastic Data Analyst to support the Data Manager with development and maintenance of Proforest’s database and analytics systems.

About Proforest

Proforest is a not-for-profit, mission-driven organization that works with producers and other private sector partners, as well as governments, civil society organizations and NGOs, throughout agricultural and forest product supply chains. Proforest is now an established world leader in the development and implementation of sustainable production and responsible sourcing with a global presence. Our head office is in the UK with regional offices in Malaysia, Ghana, Colombia and Brazil.  We are working across agricultural and forest product supply chains, with particular focus on palm oil, soy, sugar cane, cattle and cocoa, helping companies, governments, non-governmental and civil society organisations to achieve sustainable use of the world’s natural resources.
Proforest provides practical consultancy services to producers, processors and purchasers to help them work in environmentally and socially responsible ways. We also implement donor-funded programmes, which aim to create the enabling environment, and build the capacity required, to deliver agriculture and forest commodities sustainably at scale.

Position summary

Proforest places great emphasis on managing data efficiently by using appropriate systems to ensure quality, consistency and effectiveness. The position offers an exciting opportunity to join Proforest’s growing data management team and take a supportive role in the development of Proforest’s databases and data analytics systems.

Main responsibilities

The main responsibilities include:

• Maintenance and back-end management of Proforest’s palm and sugar databases (and any additional databases developed for other commodities)
• Contribute to the design and development of data processing and analysis methods, especially around traceability and supply chain information
• Carry out data formatting, populating and cleaning (e.g. mill matching and location verification)
• Respond to ad-hoc requests for database updates and queries and provide support with data analysis tasks
• Act as liaison between Data Management and IT Departments

Qualifications, experience and skills

Key requirements for this position include the following:

• Undergraduate degree in Information Systems/Technology, Computer Sciences, Data Engineering/Management, Data Analytics. Alternatively, relevant work experience in data management and analysis will be considered;
• Knowledge of SQL database programming required (PostgreSQL an advantage); experience with programming languages such as Python, JavaScript and/or C#
• Ability to develop data extraction and transformation solutions and algorithms, as well as selecting the right technologies and tools to do so;

Desirable experience and attributes:

• Experience with front-end web development and/or web mapping
• Experience of GIS, such as ArcGIS or similar
• Experience with using business intelligence systems (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• An interest in learning about and understanding commodity supply chains and sustainability issues

Salary and practical details

• Salary range: £22,000-25,000
• Location: Oxford, UK.
• Full time permanent position.
• Benefits: Proforest has a company pension scheme; details on request.

To apply

Please send your CV, a cover letter explaining your suitability for the position and confirmation that you are eligible to work in the UK to personnel@proforest.net or by post to:
Human Resources | Proforest |South Suite | Frewin Chambers |Frewin Court | Oxford OX1 3HZ |UK

Application Deadline: 4th August 2019

Proforest is an equal opportunity employer.