Data Specialist

@ Trócaire

About Trócaire

Trócaire is an International NGO working with local partners in at-risk communities to address poverty and injustice. Their mission includes defending human rights, achieving climate justice, promoting women and girls’ protection, saving lives, and mobilizing public support in Ireland for global justice. Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, their values include Solidarity, Courage, Participation, Perseverance, and Accountability.

Role Overview

The Data Specialist will join the Enterprise Systems Team (EST) and support Trócaire’s data driven ambitions through robust data governance and enhanced data value. This role focuses on Microsoft Fabric and Power BI platforms while working closely with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Platform Management: Manage and maintain Microsoft Fabric and Power BI platforms, build and optimize dashboards and reporting systems, and ensure optimal performance.
• Data Governance: Develop data governance frameworks, create policies, and maintain data dictionaries and catalogues.
• Training and Support: Train and mentor team members and end-users on data management and best practices.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with external suppliers and partners, and lead data projects as needed.
• Documentation and Continuous Improvement: Produce documentation, maintain logs, and continuously improve user experience and platform performance.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Head of Enterprise Systems.

Essential Requirements

• IT/Data Analytics qualification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with data visualisation tools such as Microsoft Power BI and modern data platforms (Microsoft Fabric preferred).
• Strong skills in advanced Excel, MS Access, MS SQL and data querying.
• Experience in building dashboards, data models, and BI cube development.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Additional Information

The role can be based in Maynooth, Belfast, or Kenya and is part of a competitive package including salary and benefits. Trócaire promotes diversity and inclusion and is committed to safeguarding programme participants. For more details, please review Trócaire’s safeguarding and inclusion policies.

Key skills/competency

• Power BI
• Microsoft Fabric
• Data Governance
• Dashboard Development
• Data Modeling
• BI Reporting
• Data Management
• MS SQL
• Training
• Stakeholder Management