Data Analyst/ Technical Writer

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Overview

Assist with technology documentation and data analysis.

You have:

• Experience writing in a technical environment and data analyzing related functions.
• Excellent Technical documentation and writing experience as well as presentation and excellent communication skills (both technical and non-technical audiences, written and verbal).
• Knowledge of client/server applications, web-based applications/Microsoft SharePoint, office 365, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft project and Adobe Creative Suite and/or similar video/image editing software.
• Any field is acceptable ensuring that candidate can successfully translate technical language to easily understand documentation and analyses data produce documents for decision makers.

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

UNAMA was established in 2002 as a Political / Peacebuilding Mission, (exceptionally) directed and supported by the UN department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). Field Technology Section (FTS) role within UNAMA is to provide communication and information technology services to support mission mandate.

Under the overall supervision of Chief FTS and direct supervision of FTS Innovation & Technology Manager, the UN Volunteer Data Analyst/Technical Writer will undertake the following tasks:

• Assist the Innovation Manager in understanding and documenting technology processes, business processes, team strategies and project issues. • Assist on Technical Writing, Preparing Publications, preparing digital messaging, and preparing bulletins or other relevant publications; experience with Project Management is an asset, • Produce written materials including, but not limited to, process related flows, user manuals, technical specifications, installation procedures, test plans, SOPs, MOUs, Bulletins and training guides and video tutorials and materials in coordination with technical units, as required. • Develop in coordination with technical units’ proprietary knowledge base articles, document reusable components, prepare Internal training materials, and operating procedures and provide feedback to the technical Development or Operational teams. • Conduct internal product demonstrations or provide internal product training to employees; • In direct coordination with the innovation manager and chief FTS review and upload relevant documentation & information to various UN proprietary databases such as the innovation database and compliance databases. • Assist in tracking projects and resources as they relate to approved innovation projects including resource allocation (technical and human) and expenditure tracking. • Assist in creating, maintaining and updating webpage based on SharePoint platform; • Assist in creating standard forms & reports using Power BI and similar tools; • Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor. • When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training.

• Accountability • Adaptability and Flexibility • Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Planning and Organizing • Professionalism • Working in Teams

•Experience writing in a technical environment and data analyzing related functions. •Excellent Technical documentation and writing experience as well as presentation and excellent communication skills (both technical and non-technical audiences, written and verbal). •Knowledge of client/server applications, web-based applications/Microsoft SharePoint, office 365, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft project and Adobe Creative Suite and/or similar video/image editing software is highly desirable. •Technical writing and documentation, Data analyzing.
•Any field is acceptable ensuring that candidate can successfully translate technical language to easily understand documentation and analyses data produce documents for decision makers.

Afghanistan is a hardship duty station with volatile security. Living and working conditions for UN volunteers in UNAMA are similar to the living conditions of all other internationally recruited staff members. UN volunteers are provided with safe accommodation in an extensive compound in Kabul with good infrastructure and amenities.

There are number of security measures to be complied with, such as the Areal Security Risk Management Plan before moving into any accommodation. The UNAMA Security section provides these guidelines during the initial security briefing upon arrival in the mission area and at the designated duty station.

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