Data en Analytics Manager

About the Position

AFOSOC – VESOFO (de Vereniging van de Sociale Fondsen van de social-profitsector) is een Belgische dienstverlenende vzw opgericht door sociale partners. De organisatie ondersteunt diverse paritaire comités en sociale fondsen in de non-profit door administratieve, ICT- en logistieke diensten te leveren, zoals het beheren van digitale extranet-dossiers en opleidingsaanvragen.

The Role

The Data en Analytics Manager will develop and manage databases, ICT applications, and data flows for data management in collaboration with internal and external partners to meet user needs. The Data en Analytics Manager reports to the ICT Manager, who reports to the Director.

Responsibilities

• Manages databases:

  • Creates technical specifications for database design to present to potential suppliers
  • Develops and programs the common database through an external partner and writes procedures for data usage and input
  • Tests the programmed database in consultation with users, analyzes test results, makes necessary changes, and/or proposes changes to the external partner developing the database
  • Organizes meetings and discussions with relevant partners or NGOs about the development and status of the common database
  • Ensures the follow-up of project decisions in collaboration with relevant partners or NGOs and manages communication with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
  • Prepares the implementation of the common database and trains key users
  • Investigates operational issues in NGOs and funds or data-related problems, contacts relevant parties (users, partners, employees), and seeks possible IT solutions (e.g., proposing a new tool to optimize operations and more efficient information sharing)
  • Analyzes user queries (NGOs and funds), develops or adapts individual databases, and works out proposals to meet their needs
  • Investigates user needs (e.g., management of settings, training, etc.), analyzes current applications, and proposes improvements
  • Supports users in maintaining individual databases or creating or modifying new applications (e.g., adding forms or tables to the database, creating reports)

• Manages the common database:

  • Manages users, data structure, and access rights to the common database
  • Ensures the configuration and backup of the common database and ensures system security

• Develops reports:

  • Prepares reports to share data in an understandable way with users so they can interpret and use it
  • Checks the accuracy of data from annual accounts and subsidy files
  • Makes comparisons between data from different sources, data cubes

• Other activities:

  • Participates in working groups and meetings within the organization

Requirements

Core Skills

• JSON Expert
• Power Query Expert
• MS SQL Server Expert
• Power BI Expert
• XML Expert

Languages

• English Professional working proficiency
• Dutch Native or bilingual proficiency
• French Native or bilingual proficiency

Experience

• Experience: 2 to 3 years
• Education: Bachelor or equivalent by experience

Knowledge and Complexity

• Thorough knowledge of computer science, software/database development
• Thorough knowledge of current and company-specific software
• Thorough knowledge of BI tools
• Knowledge of planning and organization
• Problem-solving
• Problem handling
• Ability to analyze and solve user problems with databases and formulate proposals for improving data management
• Ability to develop, program, and manage user-friendly and correct databases based on information from various sources

Independence

• Independent in managing data flows
• Adheres to GDPR guidelines and internal agreements and procedures
• Consults with the supervisor and/or project leader in case of doubt, problems, (new) licenses, budgetary decisions, difficult user complaints

Communication

• Internal contacts:

  • Daily contact with users regarding database usage
  • Daily contact with ICT colleagues regarding daily work
  • Ad hoc contact with other AFOSOC employees regarding internal working groups

• External contacts:

  • Daily contact with external developers regarding information, feedback on operations, problems, etc.
  • Monthly contact with partners (RSZ, KSZ, etc.) regarding data, problems with data flows

We Offer

• Hybrid work regime with a 3/5 requirement in the office
• Competitive salary

About the Company

AFOSOC – VESOFO (de Vereniging van de Sociale Fondsen van de social-profitsector) is een Belgische dienstverlenende vzw opgericht door sociale partners. De organisatie ondersteunt diverse paritaire comités en sociale fondsen in de non-profit door administratieve, ICT- en logistieke diensten te leveren, zoals het beheren van digitale extranet-dossiers en opleidingsaanvragen.

For this application, you can contact ProUnity via [email protected].