Head of Data Management, Analytics and Insights at Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for - and respond to - crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Data Management, Analytics and Insights

Location: Nigeria

The Opportunity

• We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking professional to lead our data management efforts within the Information Technology department. 
• In this key role, you will be responsible for driving enterprise-wide data governance, risk management, data quality, and strategic initiatives—ensuring the organisation derives maximum value from its data.
• Reporting to the CIO, you will play a central role in unifying data across the organisation, supporting compliance with global data protection and privacy regulations, and enabling our digital transformation journey. 
• Leveraging advanced technologies, you’ll turn data into actionable insights that support our mission and operations around the world.
• This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, with access to a global network of technology and business experts.

About you

• You will need to be a data-driven leader with a strong background in data science, analytics, and strategic insight. 
• You’ll bring hands-on experience in delivering data solutions, leading transformation programmes, and turning complex data into meaningful business outcomes. 
• A solid understanding of data governance, privacy regulations, and compliance standards is essential, along with the confidence to challenge the status quo and think strategically particularly in a diverse and complex organisation. 
• Ideally, you’ll also have experience with advanced analytics tools like R, Python, or SPSS, and a good grasp of the INGO sector or similar environments

Application Closing Date
1st May, 2025 (UK Midnight).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online