Data Analysis Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment (http://www.unenvironment.org).

The Corporate Services Division is the guardian of UN Environment’s corporate interest, mitigating its exposure to risk and supporting the organization with management tools, plans and related capacity building. It oversees UN Environment’s efficient and effective management, in line with UN Environment's accountability requirements, rules, regulations and UN core values.

This UNV assignment is part of UNEPs initiative to standardize reporting for various stakeholders - individual units, divisions, senior management and member states - using a common reporting tool that will be used throughout the organization.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Business Intelligence Team Leader his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Data Analysis Assistant will: - Assist in the creation of interactive content to promote Power BI and its usage in the organization. - Assist in gathering and documenting requirements from clients as well as in front-end design of dashboards. - Assists with maintaining an inventory of organizational needs and requirements, and assists with reports and communication - Assists with process improvement mechanisms - Assists with data acquisition and data cleansing - Assists in maintaining databases, with data collection efforts, create statistics - Assists with the identification and analysis of patterns in data using standard techniques - Assists with the preparation of data sets and responds to queries; and maintains/updates web pages. - Assist in the extraction of data sets from SAP business objects - Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor

Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development. Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines. Sound security awareness

In Business Intelligence related to Data Analytics Experience with Microsoft Power BI is an asset. Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. Experience with Adobe InDesign is an asset

Nairobi is a modern metropolitan city where most basic goods and services are available locally at reasonable cost. The city is at a high altitude, with sunny days and cooler nights. There is a short rainy season before Christmas, and longer rains fall from March to May. November to February is generally warm. No need for central heating, however warm clothes are necessary during the rainy season. There are several transportation options in Nairobi, including taxis, buses, mini-buses, and mobile applications for transport. Public healthcare in Nairobi is generally subpar, but there are private healthcare options that are of better quality. The city is widely connected through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and the smaller Wilson Airport. Air transport is also available to many up country destinations. The city is home to some 3,000 UN personnel mainly attributed to the fact that it serves as the headquarters for both UN HABITAT and UNEP, and as the UN Regional Hub for the East and Horn of Africa region. Security is an issue in Nairobi, with incidents of car-jacking and theft not uncommon. Safety and security in Nairobi varies depending on different neighborhoods, and it is important to become familiarized with safety recommendations for the city.

Telecommunication system in Nairobi is generally sufficient. Internet access is generally reliable. There are fairly frequent power cuts, however most of the shared compounds have generators. Water supply can also be an issue as Kenya often experiences drought. In these situations experts may need to supplement their water supply by buying in water tankers. Kenyans are wonderfully friendly and tolerant to visitors. English is the first language spoken here, though most Kenyans are trilingual, using tribal languages and Kiswahili.