MEL Data Quality and Analysis Coordinator

Starting Date: ASAP

Contract type: Full-time and open-ended

Salary: if hired in London – 43,740 GBP, if in Delhi – 2,130,542 INR, if in Lahore - 5440115.25 PKR, commensurate with relevant experience and skills

Location: London, Delhi, Lahore

Application closing date: 22/08/2025

About The Job

The Data Quality Coordinator role will strengthen BCI’s focus on ensuring the credibility, accuracy, integrity of farm-level results data and processes. This role will lead the management and quality assurance of large volumes of field-level data and serve as the MEL focal point for several countries, supporting country teams in data validation and interpretation. By designing and coordinating the data quality grading methodology and related processes, the Coordinator will enhance the reliability of BCI’s data monitoring and management systems.

The Challenge

Looking ahead to 2030, we are targeting reducing GHG emissions from cotton production by half, big cuts in synthetic pesticide use, improve soil health across our network, improve farm income and support women’s empowerment among farmers and farm workers.

As Senior Communications Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our external and internal communications are impactful, connect with our audiences and reflect the strength of our value proposition.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated MEL Data Quality and Analysis Coordinator to join our Team. In this role, you will be responsible for:

Coordinate improvements to farm-level data quality
• Lead refinement of the draft data quality grading methodology, making it inclusive of all MEL data.
• Coordinate applying the data quality grading methodology to existing data and building the centralised database of data quality scores at the project-level.
• Coordinate with country teams to better understand data collection, calculation and estimation methodologies and their potential effect on data quality.

Lead reach data monitoring and analysis process

The Officer will be responsible for the compilation and validation of figures related to the reach of the programme (number of farmers participating, farmers licensed, area harvested, and volume of cotton produced) in liaison with multiple country teams.
• Ownership and conducting revision of reach data reporting template by coordinating updates and maintaining a clear, streamlined repository.
• Coordination of collection of contextual feedback about seasonal variations and clarifications from relevant BCI country teams to help interpret data trends.

Lead farm-level results data analysis
• Lead the cleaning, transformation and management of data in Excel and using data analytic tools.
• Use data analysis and visualisation tools to support with analysis and reporting, and to ultimately derive data insights that can be shared with relevant stakeholders

Be responsible for key MEL monitoring reference documents & processes
• Coordination or development of updates to methodology documents (e.g. technical reference documents related to data management and analysis, including instructions and related templates).
• Provide support with BCI country staff and partners on data cleaning processes (MEL03-04-05, etc.)
• Support with monitoring MEL process implementation. E.g. through use of project management tools like MS Lists, Planner or Excel.

Areas that play to your strengths

Essential

Education & Experience:
• Degree in environmental or social science, agriculture, agronomy, rural development,
• Statistics/Mathematics/Economics/Data Quality
• Track record in a monitoring, evaluation, and learning role
• Experience assessing and improving data quality
• Demonstrated grasp of the key issues in sustainability and/or knowledge of sustainable agriculture, especially in the smallholder farming context
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Excel and databases, preferably with business intelligence (PowerBI desirable) and analytics tools, Python, R and/or SQL
• Background in global programme implementation, and agriculture projects
• Experience managing consultants to deliver quality outputs within budget and timeline
• Strong attention to detail, good problem solving skills, and persistence in accurately performing tasks
• Ability to prioritise and plan effectively, working in a structured manner and to deadlines

Desirable
• Proven interest and/or experience in voluntary sustainability standards
• Background in qualitative research and experience in related ICT tools
• Familiarity with participatory MEL approaches
• Experience in creating data visualisation for communication and learning purposes
• Experience working in international, multicultural, or mission-driven environments is an asset.

Skills & Competencies (Outcome-Driven)
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Uses analytics to optimise workflows and improve efficiency.
• Process Improvement: Identifies gaps and implements solutions that enhance performance.
• Effective Communication: Tailors messages to engage, inform, and influence varied audiences.
• Change Agility: Responds proactively to shifting needs and organisational change.
• Collaborative Working: Partners across functions and geographies to deliver results.
• Inclusive Leadership: Cultivates an environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged and respected.

What We Offer
• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working – Expectation to work from the Delhi office for one week every six weeks or from Lahore office minimum 2 days per week or in the London office once a week respectively. 
• The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year
• Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time
• Continuous learning and development
• Pension scheme
• 25 days paid annual leave, plus 8-9 Bank Holidays and a further 3 days off over the end of year period
• Enhanced parental benefits
• A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued
• The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.

Working arrangements

The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based either in London, Lahore or Delhi. Better Cotton offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am – 4 pm. The position will require limited cross continental travel.

Apply now

Send us your CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief cover letter (1-page maximum) by or before 22.08.2025 via this link.

In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Better Cotton. We want to see your personal style – what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.

Our hiring process

Initial Screening

Applicant screening is a crucial step in our recruitment process. This stage may involve a brief phone interview or video call to evaluate your suitability for the position. During this screening, we review resumes and cover letters, and may conduct initial background checks to narrow down the pool of applicant. Internal candidates are encouraged to inform their line manager about their application to promote transparency and help facilitate a smooth transition if selected.

Interviews

If you successfully pass the initial screening, you will be invited for interviews. The interview process at Better Cotton may include one or more rounds of interviews with various stakeholders, such as the hiring manager, team members, and potentially senior management. As an internal candidate, you may have discussions regarding your current responsibilities and how they will transition to the new position.

Assessment And Testing

Depending on the role, you might be required to complete assessments, technical tests, or skills evaluations to gauge your competency and suitability for the position. Internal candidates may have the option to demonstrate their existing skills through current job performance or past project outcomes.

Reference Checks

Once you progress further in the process, reference checks are conducted to validate your work history, skills, and qualifications, and for some roles, your education and criminal history. Internal candidates may be asked for references from current or previous supervisors within Better Cotton to provide insights into their performance and capabilities.

Offer Stage

After completing interviews, assessments, and reference checks, the hiring team evaluates your performance and fit for the role. If you are selected and your references are relevant and satisfactory, you will receive a formal job offer letter outlining the terms of employment, compensation, benefits, and any other relevant details. For internal candidates, the offer process may include a discussion about how your transition to the new role will be managed and any support needed for a smooth handover.

About Better Cotton

Better Cotton is a global not-for-profit organisation supporting the production of more equitable and sustainable cotton at farm level. We exist to catalyse the cotton farming community with partners, governments and others to continuously drive positive impact by setting standards and facilitating the supply and demand of more sustainable cotton from farm to brand. In just 15 years we have aligned more than a fifth of the world’s cotton with our standard and helped farmers and farming communities thrive. Join us in building a better, more sustainable future for cotton worldwide.

About Our Values

The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:
• Trustworthy (including honest, transparent, credible) : Demonstrates transparency and accountability, ensuring compliance with policies.
• As having Integrity (including responsible, authentic) : Takes ownership of tasks and follows through on commitments.
• Positive (including problem-solving, pragmatic) : Proactively seeks solutions to challenges and contributes to team success.
• Engaging (including adaptable, inclusive, holistic) : Builds strong, collaborative relationships across teams.
• Daring (including courageous, innovative, game-changing) : Innovates and takes smart risks to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Being you @ Better Cotton

Better Cotton is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.