Data Management and Visualization Consultant
Support effective implementation of the Global Framework on Chemicals through data management.
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Overview
Support effective implementation of the Global Framework on Chemicals through data management.
You have:
- An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in a field related to data science, computer science, statistics, information systems or similar is required.
- A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in data management, data analytics or data engineering.
- Experience in data cleaning, transformation, aggregation and management.
- Experience in database design and administration.
- Experience with self-service analytics and data visualization applications (MS PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau or similar).
- Experience in sourcing and integrating multi-source datasets, including data scrapping and API-based data collection.
- English (level III) is required. Level II of another official United Nations language is desirable.
Contract
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Result of Service
Digital infrastructure, including database(s) and data visualization tool(s), is established to manage and present data and information for the GFC’s measurability framework and its indicators.
Work Location
Office Based - Geneva Switzerland
Expected duration
3 months (with possibility of extension for up to 6 months)
Duties and Responsibilities
The Global Framework on Chemicals - For a Planet Free of Harm (GFC) is an inclusive, voluntary global policy framework on the safe and sustainable management of chemicals and waste and is hosted by UNEP, Chemicals and Health Branch in Geneva The objective of this consultancy is to support effective and timely implementation of the Global Framework on Chemicals and the ICCM5 resolutions, in particular its measurability framework and indicators, through data analysis, management and establishment of database(s) and data visualization tool(s). The consultant will perform the following tasks: 1. Programmatic Support: • Plan and deliver milestone outputs on schedule, report risks and mitigation actions. • Monitor progress and optimize performance of database(s) and visualization tool(s). • Propose improvements to increase quality, functions and efficiency. 2. Data Management and Visualization: • Conducts desk review of data needs and availability, map and source data from open data portals, partner agencies and APIs. • Operate data pulling and validation from multiple sources, coordinate with data custodians where applicable. • Clean, transform and aggregate data to produce analysis-ready datasets. • Develop data dictionaries, conduct data quality control, ensure data coverage, completeness and consistency. • Database(s) design and administration for structured storage of data and information, in line with data governance and privacy requirements. • Establish metadata and cataloguing standards to ensure transparency, accessibility and reuse of data. • Perform descriptive and exploratory analysis, including multivariate methods, to inform indicator construction. • Draft technical notes to justify database design, methodological choices and data visualization as needed. • Design, build and maintain data visualization tool(s) that present indicators, trends and disaggregation to non-technical audiences. • Implement features for data filtering and exporting; clearly communicate uncertainty and limitations where applicable. • Ensure visual assets follow organizational style guides and accessibility standards. • Apply data protection, privacy and compliance standards as needed. • Document approvals, licenses and usage restrictions. • Present database(s), dashboard(s) and methodologies to domain experts and partners for validation and feedback. • Participate in meetings and consultations to refine conceptual frameworks and indicator selections; incorporate feedback into iterative releases. • Draft technical notes and provide guidance to internal and external users on data entry standards and dashboard use, among others.
Qualifications/special skills
• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in a field related to data science, computer science, statistics, information systems or similar is required. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree • A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in data management, data analytics or data engineering • Experience in data cleaning, transformation, aggregation and management • Experience in database design and administration • Experience with self-service analytics and data visualization applications (MS PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau or similar) • Experience in sourcing and integrating multi‑source datasets, including data scrapping and API-based data collection
Languages
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English (level III) is required. Level II of another official United Nations language is desirable. • You may consult the UN Language Framework https://languages.un.org/en for details on the minimum required level for each skill in these languages.
Additional Information
Not available.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience in data management and data analysis. How have you applied these skills in your previous roles? | Assessing your direct experience and proficiency in data management and analytics is critical to this role. | Provide specific examples of projects or tasks where you successfully managed and analyzed data. |
| Can you give an example of a database you designed and maintained? What challenges did you encounter and how did you overcome them? | Understanding your technical capability in database design and troubleshooting is essential for this position. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What data visualization tools do you have experience with, and how have you used them to convey complex information to non-technical audiences? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure data quality and integrity during the data management process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever worked with APIs for data integration? Describe your experience. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to present data findings to a diverse audience. How did you approach this presentation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for monitoring project progress and ensuring timely completion of deliverables? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach data protection and privacy in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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