Data Science Assistant

The United Nations Department of Field Support, Information and Communications Technology Division (UN DFS-ICTD) is responsible for the delivery of applications that satisfy the requirements of the Departments of Peacekeeping Operations and Field Support (DPKO/DFS) missions as well as Special Political Missions (SPMs). DFS has implemented a range of systems to address the principal requirements of peacekeeping operations and to support and enhance the processes DFS undertakes.  UNOPS has been requested to assist in the implementation of this activity.

• Assist in developing corporate visualization solutions derived from multiple data sources using state-of the-art tools to enable insight and decision-making at various levels;
• Assist in performing data profiling by leveraging large and diverse datasets for analysis or testing efforts, with multiple/multi-type table joins, multiple keys, and nested queries;
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and presenting results in a clear manner;
• Implement any software required for accessing, handling, processing, analyzing and visualizing data appropriately;
• Assist Implement data collection procedures to include information that is relevant for building analytic systems;

• Processing, cleansing, and verifying the integrity of data used for analysis;
• Assist in analyzing a broad range of existing data sources;
• Assist in developing data models, including performance measures, to enable scorecard analysis;
• Assist in developing documentation and training materials;
• Assist Analytics and Reporting Specialist with data related problems;
• Perform other duties as required.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

The result of work of the Data Science Assistant impacts directly on delivery of services that satisfy the requirements of the Department as well as the performance of the services implemented in the DFS/DPKO field missions and headquarters. It will also ensure proper processes and methodologies are followed and implemented according to the latest of the 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

Education 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• First-level university degree or technical/professional diploma in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems / Technology, Engineering or related field is an asset or advantage.

Experience

Required

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of ICT, budget and finance, administration, human resources, or other related fields is required. A candidate with a University degree must have at least one (1) year of experience in the relevant area. A candidate who has a technical /professional diploma must have at least three (3) years of experience in the relevant area;
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in development, implementation and maintenance of data science related areas is required;
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience with Microsoft SQL or any other database tool is required;
• Experience in solving analytical problems using quantitative techniques;

Desirable

• Experience with Power BI, DAX, advanced Excel Formulas and Power Query;
• Experience with the following Office365 tools: Flow, Forms, PowerApps and SharePoint;
• Knowledge of data science packages such as R and Python;
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies;
• Should have a good data intuition. Should be good at identifying patterns in the data;
• Ability to take high level, loosely-defined business problems and identify precise, quantitative solutions;
• A passion for empirical investigation and for answering hard questions with data in a clear and precise way;

Language:

• English and French are the working languages of the UN. For this job opening, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

• 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.
• 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
• 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.