Appui technique opérationnel au Ministère de l’Éducation Nationale pour l’amorçage priorisé des fondations de l’EMIS et la mise en service d’une capacité IA locale, Alger, Algerie, Bureau UN
Provide technical operational support to the Ministry of National Education for the activation of the EMIS foundations and local AI capability startup.
Overview
Provide technical operational support to the Ministry of National Education for the activation of the EMIS foundations and local AI capability startup.
You have:
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, SI Architecture, Data Engineering, Data Management, BI, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence Applied or related field.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience. Proven experience in Public SI/EMIS, Data Architecture, Reference Data or MDM, Integration/ETL, BI, Local AI and Technical Transfer.
- Excellent command of French and professional proficiency in Arabic; technical English desirable.
- Pragmatic Architecture, Linux/Containers, Reproducible Testing, Operational Security, Documentation, Risk Management and Facilitation with Public Teams.
- Knowledge of the MEN digital ecosystem and the results of the initial mission; experience with public institutions, United Nations or international partners.
Contract
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Contract Duration: 4.5 mois
Working arrangement: Office Based
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
L’objectif de cette consultation nationale est de rendre opérationnelle une première capacité d’intelligence artificielle locale au sein du MEN et d’amorcer les fondations prioritaires de l’EMIS (Education Management Information System).
If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: External ToR Template Algeria.pdf
Minimum requirements:
- Education:
- Degree Master`s en Informatique, systèmes d’information, architecture SI, data engineering, data management, BI, cybersécurité, intelligence artificielle appliquée ou domaine connexe.
- Work Experience:
- Au moins 8 années d’expérience pertinente. Expérience démontrée en SI publics/EMIS, architecture data, référentiels ou MDM, intégration/ETL, BI, IA locale et transfert technique.
- Language Requirements:
- Excellente maîtrise du français et maîtrise professionnelle de l’arabe ; anglais technique souhaitable.
- Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:
- Architecture pragmatique, Linux/conteneurs, tests reproductibles, sécurité opérationnelle, documentation, gestion des risques et facilitation avec équipes publiques.
- Desirables:
- Connaissance de l’écosystème numérique du MEN et des résultats de la première mission ; expérience avec institutions publiques, Nations Unies ou partenaires internationaux.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal.xlsx
- A detailed technical proposal
Remarks:
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience in public information systems and how it relates to the role at UNICEF? | This assesses your relevant experience and specific contributions to public information systems. | Highlight specific projects you've worked on, the challenges faced, and your contributions. |
| What methodologies do you use to manage data architecture? | This gauges your knowledge of data architecture practices. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure the security of data in an information system? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you facilitated a technical transfer. What challenges did you face? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to involve stakeholders in the development of an education information system? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a successful project you've completed that involved local AI implementation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach risk management when working on data projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your experience with documentation in technical projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |