Join our innovative, global team using technology to transform the way the social sector engages with data. We run on passion, blending diverse skill sets and experiences with a collective mission to help organizations tackle challenges and achieve greater impact. We encourage all staff to push their own boundaries and drive the company in exciting new directions. As a social enterprise and certified B Corporation, we reinvest a majority of our profits in our growth and continued pursuit of our mission and vision.
Position Overview
As a Consultant, you’ll work with a diverse global team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that transform the ability of social sector organizations to collect, manage, and use their data.
You’ll be a key member of our project teams, working with other consultants across EMEA/APAC to design, configure and support the rollout of Salesforce systems for our clients working in the social sector. Consultants are involved throughout the entirety of a project’s life cycle — discovery and design, platform configuration (including mobile data collection tool configuration), and training/rollout. Consultants may travel to the field on short- or medium-term assignments for discovery and design workshops or conduct trainings on newly-implemented systems.
You will join our team of passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, all dedicated to improving the way social impact organizations operate. We’re a self-motivated, creative group and we emphasize collaboration, flexibility, and professionalism. Vera is a young, rapidly growing company; we encourage all team members to push their own boundaries and drive the company in new directions.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design, build, implement, and support cloud and mobile data systems for a range of social service organisations worldwide on the Salesforce Lightning Platform
- Ensure high-quality project implementations and system builds
- Consult directly with clients; develop relationships
- Deliver training sessions and seminars with clients
- Document processes, create system documentation and user guides
- Research new technologies, methodologies, and tools relevant to nonprofits and NGOs with public health, education, poverty alleviation, and other international development focus areas
- Contribute to Vera’s learning environment by coaching junior staff
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Salesforce Platform App Builder and/or Administrator Certifications
- At least 2 years professional experience, especially in technology, the social sector or consulting
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Curiosity and problem-solving skills
- Strong aptitude for using technology and data
- Excellent written and verbal communication and relational skills
Preferred:
- 4-5 years of work experience, particularly in technology, the social sector or consulting
- Advanced degree
- Business analysis experience
- Previous people management experience
- Significant experience with data analysis software (Example – Power BI, Stata etc.)
- Proficient in the use of G-Suite applications or other common cloud-based software (i.e. Dropbox, Box, etc.)
- Awareness of core social sector concepts such as Grant Management, Impact Measurement, Fundraising etc.
How to apply:
Please submit an online application form.