ICT Data Analyst

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.

This post will ensure that the Mission receives quality ICT services, with the incumbent expected to provide exceptional administrative and technical support to FTS’ Technical Units that require expertise associated with their material and resource requirements. The incumbent will be under the direct supervision of the Field Technology Section’s (FTS) Application Support Unit supervisor and under the general guidance of the Chief Information Technology Officer (Operations). This will enable to collectively meet the Section’s level of operational capacity vital for the support of the overall Mission mandate.

• Provide expertise on the use and development of information management tools and platforms and identify new data analysis process improvement opportunities. • Participate in information management networks and processes to facilitate the exchange of information and the promotion of data and information standards, common platforms, and the exchange of information. • Engage with UNMISS staffs and counterparts to identify appropriate data sources for analytics projects and ensure that information activities are coordinated and consistent with relevant standard and practices. • Collaborate with programme management officers to improve data flows, data quality, etc. • Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality. • Develop and implement various analysis, reporting and quality control capabilities. • Produce and update information products such as reports, charts and infographics by turning data into graphical products to convey messages and a storyline. • Draft end-user and /or technical documentation. • Provide basic training to end –users on the use of standard systems and applications. • Provide training to junior technical staff and users. • Keep abreast of developments in the technology both in the UN and in the industry in general. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Integrity • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Communication • Teamwork • Creativity • Commitment to continuous learning • Technological awareness • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity, and self-reliance

information management, information systems, applied analytics, business intelligence, data management, data visualization, or other related area, is required.

• Experience in using data to inform decisions, strategies and execution is required. • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. • 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. • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office365 applications (Excel, Word, etc.), Email and Internet. • Familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines. • Sound cybersecurity awareness.

Living conditions vary between UNMISS duty stations. Each duty station where UNMISS has a field presence has basic residential camp facilities, which includes running water and electricity. Candidates should be aware that accommodation may be austere with the possibility of water shortages and power blackouts. On arrival in Juba accommodation will be on a share basis. Ablutions will also be shared. As the accommodation situation improves single unit accommodation, with an attached ablution, should become available in all locations. Hard wall accommodation is available in Juba.

All UNMISS duty stations apart from Entebbe, Uganda are considered non - family duty stations. The security level of UNMISS duty stations is classified by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) who will brief on arrival. A number of locations in South Sudan are prone to conflict.

Primary health care services (preventive and curative) are provided in 11 United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) Level-I clinics, 21 Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Level-I clinics, 4 COE Level-II medical facilities within the mission area and the establishment of contractual agreements for Level-III and Level-IIII care outside the mission area. The 4 Level-II facilities available in Juba, Bor, Malakal and Wau, run by the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC), take referrals from the Level-I clinics and provide hospital-based care.

The climate is tropical with a rainy season in many areas, which should normally span from around April to October. Ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions is essential.