Business analysis (Data management & integration)

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Oxfam Novib is seeking a Business Analyst (Data Specialist) for a temporary six-month position within the Business Intelligence team, with the possibility of extension. This role serves as a replacement due to a colleague’s long-term illness and is intended to complement and strengthen the team’s existing analytical capacity.

Equality is the common thread in our work, both internally and externally. We recognize that our team of colleagues can become even more diverse, and that only with a diverse team can we gain a broad perspective on the world. Therefore, we want to encourage everyone who is interested to apply. Our aim is to create an environment where colleagues feel welcome and diversity is embraced and celebrated.

Our aim is to build a team that offers a rich variety of perspectives, enabling us to achieve an inclusive and inspiring work environment.

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Job description
As a Data Specialist, you will primarily be responsible for translating data into information serving non-techninal stakeholders. You will identify key users information needs, and ensure the reporting solution will effectively address organizational challenges. This role requires data management skills and a strong analytical mindset.

Improving data management and integrations between the current applications and data warehouses in a renewing application landscape.

You will join the ICT unit, specifically the Business Intelligence Team, working alongside a Team Lead and two Business Analysts and an information specialist. Active participation in organization-wide projects is expected, with a focus on building relationships with IT colleagues, internal staff, and external stakeholders. You will report directly to the Manager of ICT & Facilities and play a crucial role in delivering impactful solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Identify business information needs and discover reporting solutions to intelligently enhance the business through technology.
• Advise and improve the overall data management.
• Unlock data and make data available from source systems into data warehouses.
• Support key users in data use and building PowerBI reports
• Where necessary build reports and dashboards in PowerBI
• Assure, build and improve data integrations between business applications
• Configure, maintain and monitor datafactory processes and the data warehouse.
• Conduct workshops and presentations to share reports and dashboards, ideas and findings.
• Create and maintain documentation and data flows in accordance using best practices.
• Contribute to advancing Oxfam Novib’s DEI goals, fostering a workplace where all backgrounds and experiences are valued and empowered to address organizational challenges in line with Oxfam Novib’s values.

Who are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field, e.g., Data science, Data management, Data analytics and/or Business Information Technology.
• At least three years’ proven experience in data analysis, data management, integration and reporting and dashboarding.
• Demonstrated experience in PowerBI.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and work collaboratively to identify acceptable solutions.
• Capable of multitasking and adapting to a complex and evolving work environment.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English; Dutch language proficiency is appreciated but not required.
• Experience with PowerBI, SQL, Azure Datafactory, SQL Data Warehouse, Data Lake, Microsoft tooling, Jira and Confluence is a plus.
• Valid permit to live and work in the Netherlands.

Working at Oxfam Novib

• All our work is guided by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.
• At Oxfam Novib, we work according to the Feminist Principles - Oxfam Policy & Practice.
• Oxfam Novib is committed to offer you a motivating work environment at our offices in The Hague. We offer a one-year contract from start (including a 1-month trial period), with the possibility to extend.
• Oxfam Novib offers an attractive and honest benefits package, including a year-end allowance and yearly pay increase from the Collective Labor Agreement. Moreover, we offer complementary options to choose from. The salary range for this position is set in scale 9 with a salary range between €3.447,- and €5.183,- gross depending on experience, based on 36 hours a week. The role is temporary six-month position within the Business Intelligence team, with the possibility of extension. This role serves as a replacement due to a colleague’s long-term illness and is intended to complement and strengthen the team’s existing analytical capacity.
• We are currently working hybrid (50% in the office in The Hague and 50% at home).
• At Oxfam Novib we prioritize our team’s mental well-being. We make sure to demonstrate care for our colleagues, as an organisation and at individual level. We also organise regular trainings and webinars related to many facets of mental and physical health, and offer access to free professional and confidential support for those who might need it, be it their personal or professional life. Learn more

Additional information

• Do you believe that this is the job you are looking for? Then we would love to meet you! Please send your resume and cover letter via our application portal only.
• If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Mariska Bodewes, Corporate Recruiter, via Mariska.bodewes-vanes@oxfamnovib.nl
  Only applications received before the closing date 26th of October 2025 and submitted via our application portal will be considered.
• This vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates, with priority given to internal applicants who are qualified or can develop quickly. We encourage growth and opportunities within our organization while warmly welcoming new talent with fresh ideas and expertise!
• Oxfam Novib seeks talented individuals who share our values and commitment to preventing misconduct. We maintain a strict policy against all forms of abuse, exploitation, power abuse, and financial misconduct, which is also integrated into our recruitment process. As part of a job offer, we request valid references, and candidates may undergo integrity screenings, including criminal record and financial background checks.
• Oxfam Novib reserves the right, to its sole discretion, not to make agreements regarding this job opening, make an agreement in a lower level, or make an agreement with an amended job description.
• Qualified candidates residing in the Netherlands or the EU/EEA, willing to relocate at their own expense, are encouraged to apply. Please note that Oxfam Novib cannot provide visa sponsorship.