Data Analyst, LDC, Gaza Field Office

Contract

This is a RLG-E contract. This kind of contract is known as Relocation Grant. More about RLG-E contracts.

Org. Setting and Reporting The incumbent will report to the Protection and Neutrality Team Leader and works closely with the Protection Data Coordinator and IMPD focal point for data management technical support, as well as Humanitarian Principles Officers, Protection Officer, Gender/GBV Officer, Child Protection Officer and Associate Protection and Neutrality Officers for the technical guidance on protection and humanitarian principles.

Responsibilities In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent: 1. Supports team members with data cleaning from primary or secondary sources and maintaining databases/data systems within Protection, Gender/GBV, Child Protection, and Humanitarian Principles areas. 2. Liaises with field and HQ IT/database staff as appropriate, and where relevant with external service providers – writes database documentation to including data standards, procedures, and definitions, produces reports and analysis, and evaluates and proposes changes to existing databases 3. Monitors and oversees P&N hardware and software resources – including monitoring confidentiality and established standards for infrastructure support, data security and the physical security of materials, equipment, files, and other items within the Protection & Neutrality Office in close coordination with IMPD and Protection Data Coordinator, 4. Assists in the design, layout and editing of information materials, including production of electronically published products, technical reports and forms. 5. Translates data results into written reports, or presentations to convey information to management. 6. Gathers and analyzes data from various databases and sources, performing statistical and/or mathematical programming. 7. The understanding of new data sources and process pipelines, and the ability to assist in cataloguing/documenting. 8. Provide support in analytics, information management, visualization, and performance optimization 9. Provides technical support and backstopping to all data related aspects of PNO’s workflow, including the trainings for the staff on the use of data collection and analysis tools, 10. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor(s).

Competencies UN Core Values of Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. In addition, the following functional competencies apply:

• Planning and Organization
• Detail and Quality Orientation
• Technological awareness
• Critical Thinking/ Analytical Skills
• Creativity

• Commitment to continues Learning

  Education- Master or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, Informatics or related area.

  Work Experience It is required to have a minimum of three years relevant work experience for bachelor degree holders, or a minimum of 2 year of relevant work experience for master degree holders, in data and/or information management, or monitoring and evaluation departments, preferably with a UN Agency or an INGO.

  It is required to have proven knowledge of data management techniques, quantitative analysis, and methods

  It is required to have proven experience with key business tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPivot, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

  It is required to have proven experience with analytics tools (e.g., Microsoft SQL, PowerBI, Google Analytics)

  Languages Excellent command of spoken and written Arabic and English is must

  Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

  Special Notice Contract Type & Duration: Limited Duration Contract, 6 Months, renewable (depending on the performance and the funding availability)

Conditions of service: - The monthly basic salary shall be 1,448.30 US$ at Band E. - Other conditions of service and benefits may apply.

An existing LDC member can apply to this LDC post but will not be allowed to assume such post through secondment as he/she needs to leave his/her current status to accept the new LDC appointment.

Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge and experience in statistical systems like SPSS, SAS, Stata, and in qualitative data analysis is desirable

General Information: This vacancy notice is open to internal candidates on LDC and external candidates. Only candidates residing in Gaza Strip, and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in Gaza Strip, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded.

Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post.

Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All acquired university degrees must also be stated, if applicable. Applicants applying to positions for Grades 12 to 20 must submit a cover letter/motivational statement in order to be considered. Additionally, providing incorrect or misleading information on an application will result in the immediate disqualification of a candidate.

For UNRWA internal staff, they are required to specify and include their current UNRWA grade level. To do so applicants should select under "Category" RLG, scroll down to see all categories, then select their local grade.

Equivalency: Equivalency may apply for this post. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

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The Agency may disqualify applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List or a UN database of staff separated for reason of misconduct or of staff who separated whilst misconduct processes were pending.

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The Agency will immediately disqualify applicants who are ineligible for any reason in accordance with the Agency regulatory framework.

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United Nations Considerations Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her.

UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups.

At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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