Consultant, Power BI Specialist
Company: World Resources Institute (WRI)
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary:The World Resources Institute (WRI) intends to award one or
more two-year umbrella 'open' contracts to build Power BI
dashboards for various teams and projects across the organization
as well as work with our Data Lab to set up Power BI processes and
documentation for the organization. WRI will issue periodic time
and materials work orders [detailing deliverables and budget] on
which vendors awarded contracts through this RFP will be eligible
to bid on. We are looking for individual consultants who can work
directly with teams to develop project requirements and create an
implementation plan in collaboration with WRI staff. In some cases,
this may mean training and/or supporting WRI staff members to build
dashboards themselves. Other times you may be asked to complete all
the development work independently.Program Overview:The Data Lab
exists to inspire and fuel data innovation, product development,
and technical infrastructure forWorld Resources Institute(WRI) and
our community. We help our partners use advances in data and
technology to improve lives, protect nature, and ensure just
transitions. The Data Lab is composed of WRI's core Engineering,
Product, and Data teams. The Data Lab supports a wider network of
quantitative researchers, data scientists, and product managers
embedded across the organization.Scope of Work and
Deliverables/Outputs:The Data Lab seeks one or more consultants to
support teams and across our eight (8) offices around the world to
leverage Power BI for a broad set of use cases (Brazil, Colombia,
China, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico). Our goal is to
reduce the time and effort it takes to gain insight from our data
and make more informed decisions as a result. This would
include:Collaborating with IT and the Data Lab to improve access to
Power BI across the organization.Run Power BI trainings for staff
members interested in building dashboards themselves.Provide
support to teams using Power BIDesign data dashboards that are
visually appealing, effective at helping people gain insights from
the data, and leverage Power BI effectively.Create implementation
plans to best utilize Power BI's features and functionality to make
them easy to use and maintainable.Building Power BI
dashboards.Consultant Qualifications:At least 3+years
experiencebuilding Power BIsolutionsDemonstrated experience
designing and building datadashboardsExperience working as an
outside consultant handling all aspects of project delivery for
large,multi stakeholderorganizations.At least 1+years
experiencerunning Power BI trainings, including live/online
workshops.Bachelor's degree in data related field
preferredEvaluation and Selection:The following elements will be
the primary considerations in evaluating all applications submitted
in response to this posting:The extent to which
theapplicant'sproposal fulfills WRI's stated requirements as set
out in thisposting;Demonstrated expertise and experience with
similarprojects;Experience with training and building clients'
technicalcapacity;Competitiveness of the
applicant'srates;Sustainability - WRI values sustainability and all
other factors being equal, will favor a proposal tomore sustainably
perform the work.The consultant offering the best overall value
will be selected.For this position, price and non-price aspectsare
considered to beof approximately equal importance.Timing:Proposals
must be submitted no later than11:59pm ET on April 30, 2024.
Applicants will be notified of decisions within approximately 14
calendar days. The estimated starting date for individual
consultant contracts would beJune 1, 2024,after which WRI will
share the first work order. Contracts will be valid for up to two
(2) calendar years. Individual work orders are likely to have a
duration of 4 weeks to six months, depending on the estimated time
required to complete the desired deliverables.Compliance
Requirements:Work orders may be funded by awards from a variety of
funders. Depending on the terms of the award to WRI, work orders
issued under the umbrella contract may be accompanied by additional
terms and conditions not included in the umbrella contract. Terms
and conditions in the umbrella contract may be negotiatedin order
tosuit the nature of work requested.How to Apply:To apply, please
submit the following:If an individual, your resume; if an
organization, a one-page organizational capacity statement.A brief
statement indicating your interest, hourly and daily rates [in USD
and local currency, if applicable], and availability through the
end of calendar year2024;Links to your portfolio of work or example
projects.Applicants mustapply through the WRI Careers portal to be
considered.Please note that WRI is an IRS-registered 501(c)3,
tax-exempt organization. WRI is not VAT exempt. All prices or
quotes should include VAT and tax, as applicable.WRI Overview:World
Resources Institute(WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global
research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus
of environment, economicopportunityand human well-being. We are
working to address seven critical challenges that the world must
overcome this decadein order tosecure a sustainable future for
people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests,
water,sustainable cities, and the ocean.We are passionate. We value
our diversity of interests,skillsand backgrounds. We have a
flexible work environment. And we share a common goal to catalyze
change that will improve the lives of people. Our shared ideals are
at the core of our approach. Theyinclude:integrity, innovation,
urgency, independence and respect.The foundation of our work is
delivering high-quality research, data,mapsand analysis to solve
the world's greatest environment and international
developmentchallenges, and improve people's lives. We work with
leaders in government,businessand civil society to drive ambitious
action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring
together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up
solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.We have been growing
rapidly: our staff has doubled in size over the past 5 years and
our operating budget is now $150 million. Founded in 1982, WRI has
a global staff of 1,000+ people with work spanning 60 countries. We
have offices inAfrica,Brazil,China,Europe,India,Indonesia,Mexicoand
theUnited Statesas well as a growing presence in other countries
and regions.WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity
for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to
our organizational and programmatic practices.The World Resources
Institute (http://www.wri.org) is an environmental and development
research and policy organization that creates solutions to protect
the Earth and improve people's lives. As an Equal Opportunity
Employer, it is WRI's policy to recruit, hire, and provide
opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without
regard to race,color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI's
global agenda requires a staff that is diverse - with respect to
race, gender, cultural, and international background. Diverse
perspectives and experience enhance the way WRI selects and
approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability of
WRI's policy research and analysis. WRI, therefore, encourages
applications from U.S. minorities, persons from other countries
(especially developing nations), and from women of all
backgrounds.
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