Consultant – Data Visualization, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO), Bangkok, Thailand

Consultant Programme & Policy Monitoring & Evaluation

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfilling their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, a better future

UNICEF works to ensure the rights of all children in the East Asia and Pacific Region. This means the rights of every child living in this country, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion or ethnicity, to:

• survival – to basic healthcare, peace and security;
• development – to a good education, a loving home and adequate nutrition;
• protection – from abuse, neglect, trafficking, child labour and other forms of exploitation; and
• participation – to express opinions, be listened to and take part in making any decisions that affect them

How can you make a difference?

The Regional Programme and Planning Section, UNICEF East Asia Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO) is seeking an individual consultant to provide data visualization support to the East Asia and Pacific Regional Database. The purpose of this assignment is to build a user-friendly and visually appealing data dashboard using Power BI that integrates diverse data sources and indicators at the regional, subregional, and country levels, allowing UNICEF colleagues and other stakeholders to monitor key indicators, track progress, and identify trends and patterns. By investing in this consultant, UNICEF EAPRO aims to enhance data-driven decision-making, improve program effectiveness, and strengthen accountability and monitoring across the region, ultimately leading to better outcomes for children.

Work Assignment:

The consultancy is expected to be entirely remote/home-based, with no travel required.

I. Review of requirements and current dashboard:

• Work closely with the team to understand the work requirements, scope, and timeline.

• Get access to current resources including Power BI files and relevant data sources.

• Devise a plan outlining further steps and specifying any further requirements from the team including data, design, etc.

II. Data modeling:

• Integrate data from UNICEF data warehouse (SDMX) and other relevant sources (if any) into PowerBI to create a unified and comprehensive dashboard.

III. Dashboard design and data visualizations:

• Review current dashboard design and data visualizations, making any necessary adjustments.

• Create new visualizations, interactive features, and reports within the dashboard as required.

• Design a template report to highlight specific sectoral or thematic analysis to be displayed on a periodic basis.

IV. Testing and optimization:

• Conduct thorough testing of the dashboard for functionality, performance, and responsiveness.

• Optimize the dashboard based on feedback and ensure data accuracy.

V. Knowledge transfer:

• Provide support to colleagues on how to effectively use and navigate the dashboard.

• Conduct training for Planning team focal points on how to use, manage and maintain the dashboard.

• Provide guidance on utilizing the dashboard, performing revisions, and refreshing the data.

VI. Final review and closure:

• Conduct a final review of the Power BI data dashboard with Planning team and Programme sectors colleagues.

• Address any remaining issues or enhancements.

Expected Deliverables and Delivery Schedule:

Assignment

Expected deliverable

Delivery schedule

Review of requirements and current dashboard:

1. Plan outlining requirements, objectives, scope, and timeline

3 days

Data modeling

2. Integrate data from UNICEF data warehouse (SDMX) and other relevant sources (if any) into PowerBI to create a unified and comprehensive dashboard.

7 days

Dashboard design and data visualizations

1. Review current dashboard design and data visualizations, making any necessary adjustments.
2. Create new visualizations, calculations, interactive features, and reports within the dashboard as required.
3. Design a template report to highlight specific sectoral or thematic analysis to be displayed on a periodic basis

8 days

Testing and optimization

1. Conduct thorough testing of the dashboard for functionality, performance, and responsiveness.
2. Optimize the dashboard based on feedback and ensure data accuracy.
3. Ready to deploy Power BI dashboard

5 days

Knowledge transfer

1. Conduct training session for Planning team’s focal points on how to effectively use, maintain and manage the dashboard (recorded)
2. Provide guidance to colleagues on the how to navigate the dashboard.
3. Provide written guidance on utilizing the dashboard, maintaining and performing revisions, and refreshing the data.

5 days

Final review and closure

1. Conduct a final review of the Power BI data dashboard with Planning team.
2. Address any remaining issues or enhancements.

2 days

Duration of Contract: 30 working days over a period of 2.5 months from 1 September – 15 November 2023

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education:

• University degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

• Additional certifications in data visualization, business intelligence or Power BI would be a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in developing data dashboards and visualizations using PowerBI.

• Proven track record of successfully delivering PowerBI projects, preferably in the context of international development or social sectors Demonstrated expertise in creating interactive and visually appealing data visualizations, including charts, graphs, maps, and tables. Experience in designing and implementing user-friendly and intuitive navigation structures for data dashboards.

• Strong understanding of data analysis, data modeling, and data integration techniques.

• Proficient in working with complex datasets from multiple sources and performing data cleansing and validation.

• Knowledge of SharePoint is an asset.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Previous experience working with UN agencies or international organizations would be an advantage.

Interested candidates are requested to submit CV, samples of Power-BI work, full contact information of minimum 3 references, availability, and proposed daily professional fee in USD by 17 August 2023****.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People, and Drive for Results.

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

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