A service organisation established by social partners supports joint committees and social funds across the Belgian social-profit sector through administrative, ICT and logistics services. Its shared databases and data flows are developed with internal users, external developers and sector partners, making this senior Data and Analytics Manager role centred on MS SQL Server, JSON, XML, Power BI, Power Query and database management.
The mission
The ICT function maintains a common database for several non-profit entities and funds, alongside separate databases, forms, applications and reporting datasets. Data arrives from users and external partners, with regular exchanges involving public-sector data organisations such as RSZ and KSZ. These services support non-profit organisations throughout Belgium, where accurate records are needed for institutions, training requests, subsidy files and related administration. The common database requires controlled access, reliable backups, accurate structures and GDPR-compliant handling.
You will manage data flows between external partners and carry database improvements from requirements through testing and implementation. An external development partner delivers much of the shared database code, so you will specify needs, review changes with key users, analyse test results and coordinate corrections. Your scope also covers user support, key-user training, reporting, cross-source comparisons and daily coordination with ICT colleagues and suppliers. You report to the ICT Manager and raise licence, budget or complex user issues when required.
Your responsibilities
- Define technical requirements and supplier specifications for shared database developments, converting operational needs into implementable changes.
- Coordinate external developers and partner organisations, track decisions and communicate progress to internal owners.
- Validate delivered database changes with users, analyse test results and drive corrections through implementation.
- Manage shared database access rights, data structures, configuration, backups and security under GDPR and internal procedures.
- Produce Power BI reports using Power Query, compare data from different sources and data cubes, and verify figures in annual accounts and subsidy files.
- Improve separate databases and applications by supporting forms, tables and reports, and train key users on new functionality.
Your profile
Essential skills
- Bring 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in database development, data management, analytics or a comparable ICT role, with the autonomy expected at senior level.
- Develop and administer databases and data flows with MS SQL Server, and work accurately with JSON and XML.
- Build clear, usable reports in Power BI and Power Query for users who need to interpret operational and financial data.
- Analyse user needs and database problems, formulate practical improvements, and identify issues requiring escalation.
- Work independently within GDPR requirements, security procedures and agreed data-management controls.
- Plan work and communicate clearly with users, ICT colleagues, external developers and partner organisations.
Education
- Hold a bachelor's-level qualification or demonstrate equivalent professional experience in IT, data or database management.