Strategy and Analytics Advisor

• locations
• Home Working, United Kingdom
• Oficina Regional LACRO, Costa Rica

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted 23 Days Ago

• job requisition id
• JR42930

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Please submit your CV and Cover letter in English.

Preferred locations: Applicants based in the UK or countries in East, Southern, and West Africa, as well as Latin America and the Caribbean, where World Vision International (WVI) is registered to operate, are strongly encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates from other locations may also be considered.

Job Purpose

The Strategy and Analytics Advisor will operate as a trusted strategic partner to World Vision International’s global executive leadership, applying top-tier consulting skills to shape and deliver the third phase of Our Promise strategy. This role is ideal for a Christian professional with 3–5 years’ experience at a leading management consultancy (Accenture, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, EY, McKinsey, Oliver Wyman, or equivalent), who thrives on solving complex organisational challenges, translating insights into strategic decisions, and delivering measurable impact for the world’s most vulnerable children. You will work at the intersection of data, strategy, and leadership influence—bringing structured problem-solving, executive communication, and analytical rigour to drive decisions that directly improve child well-being outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Advisory Leadership

• Lead high-impact strategic engagements with World Vision Partnership leadership, delivering executive and board-level analysis, decision frameworks, recommendations, and implementation roadmaps that maximise organisational performance and measurable outcomes for vulnerable children.

Strategic Planning & Initiative Design

• Design and facilitate Partnership strategic planning processes under Our Promise Phase 3, integrating best-in-class consulting methodologies with mission-driven priorities.

Insight Development & Executive Storytelling

• Synthesize complex internal and external datasets into concise, persuasive narratives that shape strategic decisions and investments, and influence stakeholders.

Performance Measurement & Analytics

• Develop and oversee Partnership performance monitoring systems, leveraging data modelling and visualisation to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.

Capacity Building & Change Leadership

• Coach senior leaders and regional teams to adopt analytics-informed decision-making, strengthening World Vision’s strategic capabilities.

Required Knowledge & Qualifications

• 3–5 years as an Associate/Consultant/Senior Consultant (or equivalent) at a global strategy consultancy (Accenture, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, EY, McKinsey, Oliver Wyman, or equivalent), with demonstrable experience in structured problem solving, executive-level communication, and strategic analysis.
• Master's in Business Administration, Public Policy, Development Economics, Data Science, or related field.
• Commitment to World Vision’s Christian ethos and ability to integrate faith and work.
• Hypothesis-driven problem solving and the ability to structure ambiguous challenges into actionable work plans.
• Executive-level presentation and storytelling skills, including slide creation and synthesis for leadership audiences.
• Advanced financial and operational modelling; proficiency in Excel, Power BI, etc.
• Proven ability to influence without authority in complex, matrixed environments.
• Cross-cultural agility and experience working with diverse, global teams.
• Strong track record in translating data into strategy and influencing senior leadership decisions.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Familiarity with global development trends, especially related to child well-being and humanitarian programming.
• Certification or formal training in AI, advanced analytics, strategic planning, or impact evaluation preferred.
• Up to 20% international travel required. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are possible.
• Fluency in English (required). French or Spanish (preferred).

Applicant Types Accepted:

About Us

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.

As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Learn more about our work at wvi.org.

Our Culture

Our organisational culture reflects a "Partnership" of World Vision offices in 100 countries and 33,000+ staff working towards one vision: life in its fullness for every child.

A career with World Vision is a God-given calling, and we believe that every staff member has been brought to World Vision for God’s purposes. Whether working from home, in an office, or with children and community members, we celebrate and embrace each staff member’s diverse background and talents – knowing that together, we can make a difference. Together, #WeAreWorldVision.

Learn more about our culture.

Your Rewards

Our people are our greatest asset.

Each staff member brings their unique experience and God-given talents to the organisation – and in return World Vision provides employees a competitive "Total Rewards" package tailored to the context in which they work.

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