Global MEL Senior Data Analysis Officer Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) in London

The Senior Data Analysis Officer role will support strengthening BCI's focus on ensuring the credibility, accuracy and integrity of farm‐level results data and processes. This role will manage large volumes of field‐level data and serve as the MEL focal point for several countries, supporting the country teams in data validation and interpretation. In addition to the quantitative data analysis activities, the Senior Data Analysis Officer will also help improve Better Cotton's farm‐level data quality.

The Challenge

Looking ahead to 2030, we are targeting reducing GHG emissions from cotton production by half, big cuts in synthetic pesticide use, improving soil health across our network, improving farm income and supporting women's empowerment among farmers and farm workers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support farm‐level results data collection and analysis:

• Act as the country MEL Results Indicator data "focal point" for dedicated countries.
• Provide country teams with support on conducting representative sampling.
• Lead the cleaning, transformation and management of field data in Excel and using data analytics tools.
• Conduct data analysis and visualisation using PowerBI software in Better Cotton's field data learning dashboards.
• Coach and support Better Cotton's country staff and programme partners on using data to derive insights, enabling learning and continuous improvement, e.g. through interactive field results dashboards.

• Support the Global MEL Team with ad‐hoc data cleaning, transformations and analyses, as needed on other MEL data.
• Support with producing Better Cotton's regular data reporting for staff and members – Data Snapshots, Results Indicator End of Season Reports, and exploring data and creating insights.
• Support data digitalisation pilots by testing app and related dashboards, evaluating data quality collected via apps, and suggesting improvements as necessary.

Essential

• Minimum 4 years working experience in similar roles.
• Degree in environmental or social science, agriculture, agronomy, rural development, Statistics/Mathematics/Economics/Data Quality.
• Proven interest in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning.
• Experience applying statistics to real-world data analysis and research.
• Experience assessing and improving data quality.
• Strong IT skills, in particular with Excel (PowerQuery, VBA macros, SQL), databases, and business intelligence and analytics tools to work with managing large datasets.
• Pays attention to details, solves problems independently, and is persistent in accurately performing tasks.
• Ability to work proactively to priorities and plan effectively, working in a structured manner and to deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internationally distributed teams.
• Fluency in English required.

Desirable

• Demonstrated grasp of the key issues in sustainability and/or knowledge of sustainable agriculture especially in the smallholder farming context.
• Background in global programme implementation, and agriculture projects.
• Proven interest and/or experience in voluntary sustainability standards.
• Experience using PowerBI and working knowledge of statistical analysis software (Python, R).
• Experience in creating data visualisation for communications purposes.
• Experience working in or facilitating learning in an international, multi‐cultural or mission-driven setting is an asset.
• Knowledge of French, Portuguese, Hindi or Russian preferred.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working – once a week in our London office.
• The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year.
• Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Pension scheme.
• A generous annual leave package, including paid holiday, public holidays, additional paid days off during the festive season, study and exam days, and extra discretionary leave for life events such as family weddings or moving home.
• A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued.
• The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.

Working arrangements

The position is full‐time (40 hours per week) and will be based in London. Better Cotton Initiative offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am – 4 pm. The position may require limited travel to various countries.

Application instructions

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