Senior Salesforce Consultant

• Design , build, implement, and support cloud and mobile data systems for a range of social service organizations worldwide on the Salesforce Lightning Platform

• Ensure high-quality project implementations and system builds

• Consult directly with clients; develop relationships

• Interact directly with clients, conducting trainings and other meetings; develop client relationships and source new projects

• Deliver training sessions and seminars with clients

• Document processes, create system documentation and user guides

• Research new technologies, methodologies, and tools relevant to nonprofits and NGOs with public health, education, poverty alleviation, and other international development focus areas

• Contribute to Vera s learning environment by coaching junior staff

Qualifications and Experience

• 6+ years professional experience, especially in technology, the social sector or consulting

• Experience with Salesforce or other cloud relational database systems; preferably configuration experience

• 2 or more Salesforce certifications

• Salesforce Platform App Builder and/or Administrator Certifications

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent

• Previous people management experience

• Consensus builder who is fantastic at fostering relationships, generating buy-in from multiple stakeholders for proposed solutions, and building trust

• Curiosity and problem-solving skills

• Strong aptitude for using technology and data

• Excellent written and verbal communication and relational skills

• Ability to carry tasks forward independently or ask for help along the way

• Meticulousness, punctuality, and outstanding attention to detail

Preferred:

• Advanced degree

• Business analysis experience

• Significant experience with data analysis software (Example Power BI, Stata etc.).

• Proficient in the use of G-Suite applications or other common cloud-based software (i.e. Dropbox, Box, etc.).

• Awareness of core social sector concepts such as Grant Management, Impact Measurement, Fundraising etc