We are looking for a motivated and talented team player who will make an invaluable contribution to the OIAI’s data analytics journey. As a Data Specialist, you will provide a technically sound and rigorous analytics solutions based on the needs identified by OIAI.
To successfully perform this role, you are expected to have a hands-on experience in designing and managing multiple datasets, developing multiple dashboards, deploying machine learning models, creating automated reports and implementing process automation tools. You are detail-oriented while being able to keep your eyes on the big picture. You are a quick learner who can also intuitively connect the dots across UNICEF’s complex data landscape and multiple planning, monitoring and reporting systems and processes. You love working in a fast-paced environment and can perform under pressure.
Responsibilities:
Within delegated authority, the Data Specialist, who reports to Advisor of Director of OIAI will be responsible for the following duties:
Act as OIAI's Technical lead on the audit and investigations data analytics and data integration program
Locate, analyze, evaluate and define new data analysis requirements and make recommendations for their prioritization, deployment and improvement.
Identify appropriate data sources for the preparation of analytics and knowledge products to support the OIAI functions.
Collaborate with ICT focal points and subject matter experts to improve data flows, data quality, and data-driven products such as analytical reports, exception scripts, etc.
Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns, using basic machine learning techniques, statistical methods to identify relevant features and variables in structured and unstructured sources of information and data
Maintain existing dashboards/reports, develop, and update technical documentation as and when needed, and ensure quality control through adequate testing
Identifies and pursue synergies with respect to data analytics work with other offices within UNICEF as well as other international organizations
Communicate orally and make presentations to management on progress updates, and results from the data analytics
Offer in-house training and knowledge sharing in the use of analytics solutions and dashboards developed by OIAI analytics team
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An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent degree) in Computer Science, Data Science, Analytics, Statistics, Information Management, and/or ay related field is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in applied analytics, business intelligence, information management, statistics, project management, stakeholder management or any related area is required.
Experience in developing and implementing data analytic tools in complex organizations similar to UNICEF
Experience with self-service analytics and data visualization applications (MS PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau or similar), and SAP Business Objects is required.
Experience with database or programming languages (SQL, Python/R) is required.
Experience in integration of multiple data sources, databases, enterprise applications and Web services is required.
Experience or understanding of developing and implementing machine learning models, and RPA tools such as Autoit, UiPath, etc is desirable.
Experience of working in an audit or investigation environment and knowledge of UNICEF/UN Systems and is desirable.
Fluency in English (oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an advantage.
