Operational Data Analyst (CST Level I), Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

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Terms and Conditions

Type of Contract: International Consultancy (CST Level I) Position Title: Operational Data Analyst Unit: Programme Duty Station: Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh Duration: 11 Months

Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive)

The Operational Data Analyst will report to the head of VAM and work closely with the M&E team, Digital Solutions, Building Blocks, SCOPE, and all programme units.

Project design :

• Work with the Digital Solutions, HQ application development team, and programme units to process and present data in ways to help stakeholders make better decisions.
• Define requirements and objectives for locally developed data products, liaising closely with relevant stakeholders, including business functions, development and architecture teams.
• Work with the data architecture team and relevant business units to define and document business rules and logic that drive the design and development of data solutions.
• Provide quality assurance of imported data, working with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide applied technical expertise on data storage structures, data mining, and data cleansing.

Project implementation:

• Design and establish WFP Cox’s Bazar data warehouse and ETL tool.
• Manage and design the analytical environment, including data sources, analytical models, security, and metadata in line with WFP corporate guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance in visualization and analysis from single or multiple systems.
• Develop scripts to process structured and unstructured data, as necessary.
• Create visualizations and maintain them as required.

Training and Support :

• Train end users on delivered analytical tools and dashboards to ensure knowledge handover to relevant business teams.
• Use project management skills to ensure that relevant teams and individuals are consulted and involved in decision making at key points and that all decisions made are clearly documented and communicated.
• Report progress and issues to all relevant stakeholders.
• Provide support as required to Knowledge and Information Management team and Digital Solutions team.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Data Management, Statistics, Information Management, or other relevant discipline.

Experience:

• At least 3 years or more of relevant progressive work experience in information management, information systems, web management, data management, GIS mapping, data visualization, or project management.

Knowledge & Skills:

⦁ Familiarity with various ETL tools is desirable. ⦁ Advanced SQL skills. ⦁ Knowledge of Python and/or R. ⦁ Ability to capture requirements and translate into insights. ⦁ Experience on data storing and retrieving skills on cloud platforms. ⦁ Experience using visualization tools (preferably Tableau) and setting up dashboards. ⦁ Proven experience working in a busy analytical environment and handling complex analysis.

Languages:

• Fluency (level C) in English language.

About WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

For more on WFP and what we do, please go to http://www.wfp.org/videos/zero-hunger

Background and Purpose of the Assignment

Background:

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

WFP provides life-saving assistance to more than 850,000 Rohingya refugees and over 300,000 most vulnerable households in the local communities. WFP implements a range of programmes including integrated food and nutrition assistance, school feeding activities, emergency preparedness, and tailored livelihoods programme to support the most vulnerable population.

For more on WFP Cox's Bazar World Humanitarian Day video 2021

Purpose:

The Operational Data Analyst will be responsible for providing technical expertise in establishing a data governance framework, data management principles, and a sustainable data management system that allows for large-scale pooling of structured data and analytical operations. In addition, the Operational Data Analyst should increase data literacy across the operation and strength the capacity of our national staff.

Finally, the Operational Data Analyst should be able to maintain and enhance the multiple dashboards and analysis already created, and to develop new products as per the necessities of the management and other relevant units.

WHY WORK WITH US?

This is an opportunity for an exciting and challenging position in a multi-cultural and interdisciplinary team, based in a unique location, Cox's bazar on a topic with high relevance. In addition, we offer:

▶️ Meaningful and impactful careers:

Our day-to-day work makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve

▶️Continuous learning and training:

We provide learning tools for our staff to continually develop their careers

▶️ Multicultural and stimulating work environment:

We encourage gender and cultural diversity to make our teams stronger

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Deliverables at the end of the Contract

⦁ Demonstrated progress on establishing WFP data warehouse. ⦁ Demonstrated progress on data governance framework/data management principles. ⦁ Demonstrated progress on delivery of corporate data solutions with tracking of activities and outcomes . ⦁ Documented business rules and logic for new indicators and changes to the existing data points across data products. ⦁ Product roadmap artefacts for existing or new corporate data tools as required.

Deadline For Applications

Sunday, 03 July 2022 (Midnight Bangladesh time)

To Apply

Click ‘Apply’ link below to start the application process. Candidate are requested to create an account in WFP E-Recruitment system before applying.

Please also include your CV with a cover letter, highlighting your motivation and suitability for this vacancy, as part of an online application.

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package including basic salary, Rest & Recuperation (R&R), and medical insurance.

Please visit https://www.wfp.org/publications/wfp-bangladesh-coxs-bazar-information-booklet to learn more about WFP’s operations in Bangladesh.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.