ICT Associate (Data Analyst)

In 2018, around 50% of UN system spending focused on fragile and conflict-affected states. In all these situations, it is imperative that the UN’s peace and security, development and humanitarian programmes is delivered in a more integrated fashion, i.e. working together in ways that minimize overlap, leverage comparative advantages, and respond to risks proactively. 

As the United Nations’ structural reforms take shape, the Secretary-General has launched an “Integration Review” to ensure that the UN family jointly delivers more agile, nimble and impactful cross-pillar programming. Better analytics capabilities to support rigorous, evidence-based and data-driven assessments, policies and strategies are an integral part of the push for stronger UN impact – in the places where it matters most. 

This position is part of a time-bound, cross-functional and inter-agency team – located in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG) – that supports stronger integrated planning, analysis and policy for UN field operations. Reporting to the Strategic Planning & Monitoring Unit in EOSG, the team leverages cross-pillar data sets, behavioural insights and analytical techniques to drive cross-pillar impact, in collaboration with the Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT). UNOPS is expected to provide data and analytics services, in collaboration with the EOSG.

The incumbent of this position will be part of UNOPS personnel and under its full responsibility.

Under the overall supervision of the UNOPS Senior Programme Manager or designated individual, the incumbent will work with the Senior Planning Officer, Executive Office of the Secretary-General, and will be responsible for collaborating with the Strategic Planning Unit in EOSG and OICT to:

• Support independent review teams in building evidence-based assessments that leverage a full range of UN data;

• Assist in delivering tailored data-driven insights on needs, risks and impact of UN country and regional operations;

• Support the development of data-driven scorecards to facilitate effective system-wide collaboration on the ground;

• Assist in the design of composite indices that monitor trends and patterns in cross-pillar needs and results;

• Support the implementation of tracking tools and surveys to track compliance with system-wide policies/directives;

• Develop dashboards and interactive reports, using corporate analytics applications;

• Assist in developing documentation and training materials;

• Perform other duties as may be reasonably required and in line with the incumbent’s scope of services above.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

The work of the ICT Associate (Data Analyst) directly impacts delivery of services of EOSG and OICT, as well as the performance of the services implemented in field missions and headquarters. EOSG and OICT will ensure proper processes and methodologies are followed and implemented according to the latest industry standards. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring activities for all global locations are in line with the overall business targets and UN policies, rules and regulations

* FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
* CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY


Education

• High school diploma or equivalent;

• A university degree in Management, Business, Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Public Administration, International Relations or related field is an asset or advantage and may replace some of the required number of years of experience.

Work Experience 

Required:

• A minimum of six (6) years of post-high school experience in management consulting or similar, including in support of analytics, strategy implementation or change management, a minimum of two (2) years of experience is required with a Bachelor's degree;  

• A minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated proficiency in data management, analytics, visualization, reporting, survey implementation, or similar;

• A minimum of (1) year of experience with knowledge management applications, or similar (e.g. Microsoft SharePoint, or similar).

Desirable (The following experience is optional. Candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply.): 

• Passion for the United Nations, including global agendas on sustainable development, climate, peace, human rights;

• Ability to process high-level business problems and develop precise client-focused analytical solutions;

• Experience in interfacing with stakeholders and communicating complex concepts in compelling presentations;

• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerBI, PowerPoint, PowerQuery, Tableau, DAX, SQL, Python, or similar;

• Experience with survey and workflow apps, incl. Microsoft Forms, PowerAutomate, PowerApps, or similar;

• Familiarity with techniques for text mining, sentiment analysis, predictive analysis, event detection, or similar.

1. Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) 
2. Contract level: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA 6)
3. Contract duration: Open-ended (renewable subject to funds availability and satisfactory performance)

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

Background Information - Sustainable Development Cluster 

Based in New York, the Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations.

The SDC’s services include grants management, development and special initiatives support, and technology support to the UN and UN agencies.

The SDC is part of the New York Service Cluster that supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management.