ABOUT SAFE WATER NETWORK
Nearly a billion people globally live without access to safe water. Half of the developing world’s hospital beds are filled with people suffering from water-related diseases. Despite the billions spent on improving water access and quality, many systems fail prematurely.
Safe Water Network develops market-based, community-level solutions that deliver safe, affordable and reliable water to populations in need. We engage the diverse capabilities of our public- and private-sector partners to advance our model for broad replication, and document and share our insights through forums, workshops, and reports. Our operating footprint of over 150 safe water systems, providing safe water access to 550,000 people in Ghana and India, forms the basis for research and innovation to systematically address the challenges of local sustainability. Safe Water Network was co-founded in 2006 by actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, along with prominent civic and business leaders.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Business Analyst, based in our New York office, will help manage the portfolio of community water Stations in Ghana and India, and work to unlock new financing to bring water to the hundreds of millions who need it. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, the Business Analyst supports the financial viability of our market-based, pay-per-use community Safe Water Stations, balancing affordable pricing with financial performance. Her/ his work enables informed decision making and attracts funding for standardization of our approach and replication by others.
The Business Analyst takes ownership for developing and delivering modeling, analyses, reporting and presentations on the financial and operational performance of our safe water initiatives in Ghana and India; analyzing station and cluster-level financial and operational data; identifying key performance trends; building financial models for various initiatives; and preparing reports for a diverse audience of funders, the Board and the wider water, health and development sectors. S/he interfaces directly with country teams, US Staff and external consultants.
RESPONSIBILITIES
PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING (50%)
- Lead analysis on financial and operational performance of our portfolio of community water stations in Ghana and India and active pipeline of potential investments
- Prioritize the pipeline of potential new investments providing advice on program design, planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and reporting arrangements
- Review and refine draft concepts and conduct due diligence throughout proposal development and program implementation
- Conduct structured evaluations of investment, ensuring robust assumptions
- Determine, track and report on KPIs, working with countries to establish targets
- Provide financial forecasts and develop funding models
- Identify data trends within and across countries and work with country teams to identify key drivers
- Standardize and improve dashboards, metrics and reporting
- Provide quality control for data sets and reporting systems
- Build financial and operational quarterly portfolio reports for management, donors, investors and Board
- Prepare content on investments and progress for the organization’s website
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT (30%)
- Develop financial presentations for funders and external audiences
- Support Vice President, Strategic Partnerships in developing new partnerships and strategies, including conducting research and evaluation of potential funders
- Contribute to knowledge outputs related to financial and operating performance
- Develop frameworks, conduct analyses and derive findings and recommendations for Sector Reviews
BUDGETING (20%)
- Assist in the preparation of reports to funders.
- Assist in financial reporting for annual organizational budget planning and assessments.
- Prepare monthly reviews of the financial status of all projects to ensure that they are operating within budget and according to contractual obligations. Monitor costs and commitments against budgets and obligated funds.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in business, international development (with economics or similar concentration) or related field from a recognized four-year institution; Master’s preferred.
- 3-5 years’ experience in finance, consulting, research, development, or other role with a strong analytical, financial, and writing component.
- Extremely strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel (macros, pivot tables, graphics, and modeling) and familiarity with other data analytics tools (Tableau preferred).
- Familiarity with a variety of impact measurement, program monitoring and evaluation approaches, and ability to interpret research findings.
- Critical thinker with demonstrated problem-solving skills, writing skills and attention to detail.
- A self-starter with exceptional organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at one time.
- An innovative thinker with a solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to speak with confidence in front of audiences.
- Experience in the development sector preferred.
- Fluent English.
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