Consultant – Data Science Specialist, Local); (UNICC Partnership

Result of Service UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both women and men. UNRWA encourages applications from qualified women. Only those applicants shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. UNRWA is a non-smoking environment.

Work Location Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, or West Bank

Expected duration ¿ The duration of the consultancy is 6 to 11 months, extendable according to performance and availability of funds. ¿ Remuneration for this consultancy will be 1,800 USD depending on the fund availability, qualifications, and relevant experience. ¿ The incumbent can be in any UNRWA field of operations (Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, or West Bank).

Duties and Responsibilities - Provide scientific support through methods sharing and technical advice to the data analytics team - Provide specific technical advice in the form of documented exchanges data analytics team on data analysis, including scripting and coding. - Provide analytics on layering non-traditional datasets in a visually compelling manner and provide advisory support to develop new and relevant prototypes delivered through a documented online exchange. - Provide new methods in the data science field that are relevant to the development and humanitarian sector delivered through a report - Think strategically about the uses of data and how new digital data sources can contribute to driving efficiency across the development and humanitarian sector - Design and implement statistical data quality procedures around new data sources - Advise on developing new approaches to detecting events and trends within real-time data sources such as online media, social networks, imagery, geospatial data, communications logs, transactions records, etc. a

¿ Perform other duties as may be required.

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: ¿ A university degree or master’s degree from an accredited educational institution in information technology, information management, Information systems, computer science, computer engineering, Software engineering, Business Administration, Management, or other related disciplines;

Experience: ¿ A minimum of 7 years of experience for a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years for a master’s degree in data science or business intelligence or other related disciplines.

¿ Knowledge of Data and Map Visualization libraries like D3js, Plotly, leafletjs, mapboxjs, etc. ¿ Knowledge of R or Python programming languages as well as Tableau and PowerBI ¿ Advanced database language knowledge to perform complex queries from different data sources (including SQL and NoSql databases) ¿ Knowledge of Machine learning and statistical models ¿ Experience in data access, analysis, and presentation. ¿ Familiarity with analytical techniques such as text mining, sentiment analysis, machine learning, predictive analysis, event detection, or modeling of complex systems articles.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

¿ A strong troubleshooting methodology and the ability to work under fast-paced timelines with creative solutions. ¿ Demonstrated experience-presenting work to both technical and non-technical audiences. ¿ Advanced degree; Ph.D. or master’s in data science or other related disciplines. ¿ Experience working in the fields of global development or the humanitarian sector. ¿ Experience analyzing data from social monitoring systems, monitoring and evaluation work, or other survey work in developing countries and scientific writing. ¿ Experience in any Python Web development framework like Django or Flask. ¿ Experience in Agile software development methods and DevOps.

Competency: ¿ Applying technical expertise. ¿ Strong ability to drive results, manage, and deliver against multiple priorities on time. ¿ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. ¿ Strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written. ¿ Excellent planning and organizing skills. ¿ Ability to learn new concepts and technologies quickly. ¿ Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment. ¿ Ability to work independently. ¿ Flexibility and adaptability.

Language: ¿ Fluent in spoken and written English.

Additional Information UNRWA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Nations International Computing Center (UNICC) to enhance livelihood and human development opportunities for Palestine refugees in Gaza. United Nations International Computing Center (UNICC) is a UN agency that provides IT services to other UN agencies on a cost-recovery basis.

UNRWA Information Management and Technology Department (IMTD) is seeking an – Data Science Specialist who will provide expert advice that can be done remotely and engage in the use of big data analytics. We are looking for someone who thrives in the very early stages of a project and is self-driven.

The consultant will report administratively to the Head Information Technology Service Centre at Headquarters Gaza and report technically to United Nations International Computing Center (UNICC).

¿ Please indicate if you are a Palestinian Refugee and provide your registration card number if applicable.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.