The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is a major philanthropic initiative working to help tackle the climate crisis by fostering the transition to a net-zero emission society at the national, European and global level. We support around 700 partner organisations to carry out activities that drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement, contribute to the public debate on climate action and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.

The ECF brings together diverse perspectives and backgrounds to find the best innovative solutions to tackle climate change. We are focusing on engaging and hiring great people from a wide diversity of backgrounds to strengthen the cause. If you share our values of respect, innovation, and collaboration, join us.

About the role

The Network Analysis Unit at ECF supports programmatic grant-making teams in developing and executing strategies using data-driven insights. Our offerings include context and narrative analysis, political-economy analysis, impact measurement, and power/systems mapping. This is achieved by leveraging our in-house capabilities in conjunction with collaborative partnerships with external specialist providers.

The business intelligence analyst will support our program teams in defining and scoping their challenges and providing the data and insights to drive successful strategy.

Reporting to the Network Analysis Unit Director, you'll interact across the organization, directly serving program teams, collaborating with management, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver this impact.

Key responsibilities

• Define Requirements: Collaborate with programme teams to understand data analysis needs and develop effective data solutions for informing granting strategies.
• Perform and Deliver Analysis: Generate insights, visualisations and reports using various quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques to address complex policy advocacy and strategic communications challenges.
• Manage Collaboration: Coordinate with internal stakeholders and specialist external partners to ensure smooth project execution, managing timelines and resources.
• Enhance Capabilities: Continuously improve analytical tools and processes and providing training to support data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Experience and competencies

Required:

•Proficiency in problem definition and translating abstract challenges into tangible analysis solutions.

•Adaptability to a proactive ‘start-up mindset’ and flexible working conditions.

•Strong communication skills to articulate business needs to technical colleagues for effective collaboration.

•Experience creating reports and presenting recommendations to business stakeholders

•Project planning, management and delivery experience

•Experience with MSExcel and PowerBI (or similar)

•5 – 10 years of relevant professional experience.

•Passion for climate action with a genuine interest in the mission and values of the ECF.

•Excellent written and spoken English

Desirable:

•An understanding of policy and advocacy strategies.

•Knowledge of web services, web scraping techniques, using open data APIs, SQL, scripting languages (Python)

•Experience in NGO/philanthropic program teams.

•Knowledge of climate change topics and ecosystems.

•Other language competencies.

•Qualitative research skills.

What we offer

•The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, purpose driven, international team who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work

•A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself.

•Exposure to the ECF's global network of stakeholders in climate and advocacy.

•Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion both internally and externally.

•Room for innovation and solving complex climate-related challenges.

•Meaningful contribution to the fight against climate change

•A permanent employment contract

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and strives to be a Great Place to Work for All. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, ...).

If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process.

Location

This position is available in Brussels, Paris, London and Madrid (within daily commutable distance of office).

Business fluency in English is required.

Unfortunately, only candidates with the right to work in their location can be considered

Start date

As soon as possible.