Open Data Technical Officer

Contract

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Result of Service

Result 1: Integrate through the UNEP Enterprise Data Platform / Warehouse various datasets required for the UNEP systems: Open Data Portal and other related UNEP portals and applications, ensuring consistency of project portfolios from the various UN Umoja modules, in particular the Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR). Result 2: Analyze, design and develop the software application of the UNEP systems: Open Data Portal and other related PPD portals and applications, including any necessary system interfaces, integration processes, automation of relevant data flows, and APIs required. Result 3: Undertake general site maintenance, improvements, and integration of key features that will aid report analysis, insights, visualization, and extraction for all the platforms. Result 4: Produce all the required supporting documentation of the systems and conduct relevant training sessions for the various types of stakeholders.

Work Location

Nairobi

Expected duration

12 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

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. UNEP's Policy and Programme Division performs strategic planning, coordination, and monitoring of UNEP's programmes as well as coordinates UNEP's engagement with the wider UN system and global processes.

The consultant will report to an Information Systems Officer and DevOps Team Lead of the Enterprise Solutions Section, Corporate Services Division, UNEP

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Familiarize with existing databases and systems and develop a detailed work plan for the overall consultancy assignment, identifying the various milestones with clear timelines.

Perform a detailed review of existing documentation on system assessment and corresponding policies and guidance and provide written substantive and technical recommendations.

Development / re-development of the database system, including cleaning and transforming procedures.

Through the UNEP Enterprise Data Warehouse, integrate various datasets required for the Open Data Portal and other related UNEP portals and applications ensuring consistency of project portfolios from the various UN Umoja modules, in particular the Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR).

2. Analyze, design and develop the software application of the Open Data Portal, and other related UNEP portals and applications as required, including any necessary system interfaces, integration processes, automation of relevant data flows, and APIs required.

Perform systems development related to the implementation of the portals, covering recommendations provided and project portfolio cleaning and synchronization with IPMR and QBR. Implement the system’s overhaul based on UI/UX design.

3. Provide web application administration and maintenance of Open Data Portal, and other related UNEP portals and applications as required covering a) web application performance analysis, b) content and software updates, c) maintenance and troubleshooting, d) technical support, e) optimization f) data analysis, visualization, and extraction.

4. Produce of all the required supporting documentation of the systems, including written and visual reports on relevant upgrades that increase the Open Data Portal and, and other related UNEP portals and applications as required visibility and traffic and implementation.

Qualifications/special skills

 An advanced degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in computer science, data science, information management, advanced statistical analysis, information technology or software engineering is required.

 Computer skills & competencies: High proficiency in at least four of the following: React, MS SQL, Aps.net, C-sharp, PHP, JavaScript, MySQL databases, Power Apps, Teams, SharePoint Online is required.

 In-depth knowledge of AGILE methodology is required. Experience in database development and archiving, software systems analysis, design, and development is required. Experience in complex web application projects, experience with UN agencies or international organizations is an asset is required. Experience in developing workflow automation and service request tracking solutions is required. Experience working in teams, including coordination of junior members and in engaging with clients is required. Working with multicultural teams would be an advantage is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required for this post.

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.