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Interim Technical Solutions Engineer role at DataKind, fully remote within the U.S.

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DataKind

DataKind is a brand that tackles the world's toughest challenges using the power of data science and AI. With a focus on social impact, DataKind works to improve the capabilities, reach, and scale of various organizations. Established in 2012 during the Data-for-Good movement, DataKind is a global organization with a presence in the US, the UK, India, and Singapore. Supported by a network of over 30,000 dedicated volunteers and supporters worldwide, DataKind is able to engage in a wide range of issues, consistently bringing the benefits of data science to new communities. They offer expertise, data, commentary, and speakers on topics such as ethics in data and AI, data technology for social impact, data maturity in the social impact sector, and diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. They also provide AI solutions for climate and environment, frontline health, financial inclusion, and humanitarian response. With a mission to empower through data science, DataKind is making a global impact.

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We're always looking for high performing talent who daydream about working at DataKind. If you want to work with cutting-edge technologies, committed data scientists, and inspiring changemakers around the world, we want to hear from you!

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At DataKindⓇ, we believe in the transformative power of data science and AI to create a more promising future. Since our founding in 2012, we’ve been at the forefront of designing scalable, data-driven tools that address some of the world’s toughest challenges—ranging from frontline health, humanitarian action, climate and environment, economic opportunity, education, and more. As both a product innovator and a movement catalyst, we set new standards in the social sector, empowering organizations to harness the full potential of data science and AI while putting communities first.

Our journey began with a bold idea that data science could change the world. In 2010, our founder shared this vision in a blog post. The idea resonated deeply. Within a week, over 300 people joined what would become the Data for Good movement, proving the potential of this vision. Two years later, DataKind was born, turning that spark into a sustained global effort.

Today, DataKind continues to innovate, creating tools and solutions that are designed not just for individual organizations, but to address sector-wide challenges. Our work scales across communities, improving the ability of social impact organizations to tackle pressing issues. Support for our work has only grown, with a vibrant global community, dozens of corporations and foundations, and a talented staff on four continents. We remain a catalyst for the broader Data for Good movement, advancing the use of data science and AI to create sustainable, scalable impact for a better world.

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Harnessing the power of data science + AI in the service of humanity

**Engagement Description**

This is a **remote contract role** for approximately 15–20 hours/week on average, with surge capacity around reporting deadlines. The initial contract will be 6 months with possibility for extension. The consultant can set their own schedule independently but needs to be available to coordinate with our team, the majority of which works EST hours.

**Compensation**

**Rate**: $55 - $100/hr (DOE)

**What You'll Do**

DataKind is seeking a **Grants Reporting & Budget Consultant** to own the reporting and budget management process for our key multi-year grants. This person will serve as the connective tissue between our Finance, Product, and Technology teams, translating operational and financial progress into clear, funder-ready narratives and ensuring our budget remains aligned with organizational priorities as the work evolves.

This is a strictly internal-facing role. The consultant will not manage the funder relationship directly but will be essential to the quality and coherence of everything we communicate to our funder. Strong candidates will be comfortable working with ambiguity, coordinating across senior leaders without direct authority, and holding a high bar for written quality.

The Grants Reporting & Budget Consultant will:

**Manage Grant Reporting**

- Lead the end-to-end production of quarterly grant reports, coordinating input from the VP of Product, Interim CEO, Director of Finance, and VP of Technology
- Synthesize program updates, financial data, and milestone progress into a cohesive narrative that reflects organizational priorities and funder expectations
- Maintain a reporting calendar and manage internal deadlines to ensure leadership input is collected and integrated on time
- Ensure quarterly reporting meets requirements and utilizes necessary funder templates

**Budget Translation & Management**

- Bridge accounting outputs and grant budget tracking — providing narrative context when monthly financials show variances and ensuring finance reporting tells a complete story
- Identify budget variances and work with VPs to develop narratives and modification proposals that reflect real shifts in organizational priorities
- Maintain a living budget tracker in partnership with finance team that gives leadership a clear, real-time picture of spend against the grant

**Cross-functional Coordination**

- Build and maintain internal systems for collecting programmatic updates from relevant team leads on a regular cadence
- Act as a thought partner to leadership on how to frame progress, pivots, and challenges in ways that are honest and funder-appropriate
- Flag risks early — whether a reporting deadline is at risk, spend is off pace, or a program shift may require funder notification

**What We're Looking For**

- Demonstrated experience managing reporting and budget oversight on large, multi-year grants from private foundations
- Financially literate — comfortable reading and interrogating budget vs. actuals, proposing reallocation strategies, and translating accounting outputs into plain language
- Skilled writer — Experience working in or alongside a nonprofit, social sector organization, or mission-driven environment — you understand that funder relationships are long-term and that tone and transparency matter as much as accuracy
- Strong ability to coordinate with and work across teams without direct authority — this role requires credibility and follow-through to pull information and accountability from senior leaders
- Experience in the education, civic tech, or data-for-good space is a plus, but not required — we care more about your ability to quickly get up to speed on complex programmatic work

**Application Requirements:**

Interested candidates are required to provide the following:

- A resume describing relevant professional experience
- A writing sample (1–2 pages) that showcases your ability to produce high quality grant reports
- A brief note on your availability: Weekly hour capacity, scheduling constraints, billing structure, etc

  

***DataKind is an Equal Opportunity Employer***

*DataKind is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. DataKind does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected category.*

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