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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.

The United Nations Security Council in Resolution 2245 adopted on 09 November 2015 estab-lished the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS). This replaced the United Na-tions Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA), established in 2009. https://unsos.unmissions.org/unsos-mandate. United Nations Security Council Resolution 2245 decided that UNSOS will be responsible for support to AMISOM (ATMIS), UNSOM, the Somali National Army (SNA) and the Somali Police Force (SPF) on joint operations with AMISOM (ATMIS).

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Innovation and Technology the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Translate business requirements into well architected solutions using Microsoft Power Platforms • Develop custom solutions and interfaces leveraging Microsoft Power Platforms Participate in technical design sessions; develop detailed technical solution documentation that is aligned with client business objectives. • Build, deploy, and support Microsoft Power Platform custom applications. • Build Analysis Services reporting models and Power BI report development Convert raw data to data models and create interactive dashboards for a large scale and complex data, visual reports and KPI scorecards using Power BI dashboard Implementing row-level security on data along with an understanding of application security layer models in Power BI. • Write Data Analysis Expression (DAX) queries in Power Bl desktop as well as using advanced-level calculations on a large scale and complex data set. • Any other ad-hoc task assigned by the supervisor.

• Integrity and professionalism: • Accountability: mature and responsible; • Commitment to continuous learning: • Planning and organizing: • Teamwork and respect for diversity: • Communication: • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently in austere, re-mote and potentially hazardous environments for protracted periods, involving physical hardship and little comfort, and including possible extensive travel within the area of operations; willingness to transfer to other duty stations within area of operations as may be necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

hands-on experience working with Power Platform solutions. - Experience building custom apps for Power Platform using Canvas and/or Model Driven frameworks. - Hands-on experience in .Net (C#), MDX and JavaScript. - Experience interacting with ODATA and REST endpoints for Power Platform. - In-depth knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, SQL queries, JavaScript, and Microsoft Data verse. - Building Analysis Services reporting models and Power BI report development - Convert raw data to data models and create interactive dashboards for a large-scale and complex data, visual reports and KPI scorecards using the Power BI dashboard - Capable of implementing row-level security on data along with an understanding of application security layer models in Power BI. - Working experience in Azure as data engineer, should have skills in solutions to data warehousing, ETL tools, Database systems like NoSQL and SQL. - Working knowledge/familiarity with business intelligence analytical tools is desirable. - Knowledge of GIS and IoT is an asset. - Certifications are required for Power Platform.

General: Mogadishu is the HQ of UN operations in Somalia area and is a non-family duty station. The UN Volunteer will be subject to the overall direction and guidance of the UN Des-ignated Official (DO) for security. The volunteer will be incorporated into all applicable securi-ty protocols and will be required to adhere to the guidelines, security plans and other direc-tives issued by the DO. While in Somalia, the volunteer will be housed in UN provided ac-commodation in the UN Compound at the Aden Abdulle International Airport (AAIA).

Accommodation: Due to the security situation in the UNSOS mission area and the fact that there is no private living accommodation, expatriate personnel deployed to Mogadishu are provided secure accommodation in a camp environment. Some accommodation (hard wall and prefabs) is paid for by UN personnel on a monthly basis, while bunkerized sea container accommodation is provided free of cost. UN-provided accommodation is equipped with basic furniture. Power and water are provided by the UN inside the camp to its occupants.

Food and Diet: There are UN Contractor-managed dining facilities within the UN Camp in Mogadishu where food can be purchased. Personnel may cook their own meals in common kitchens within the camp.

Health: Exposure exists to several tropical diseases. All medical formalities specified in the Offer or Travel Advisory should be completed before traveling. Yellow Fever vaccination is compulsory before coming to the mission area, while vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B, Ty-phoid, Tetanus/Diptheria, Polio and Meningitis are recommended. Vaccination Card (yellow card) must be brought. Malaria prophylaxis is highly recommended. Due to large number of various types of insects in the mission area, it is also recommended to use insecticide-impregnated nets and insect repellants. UN personnel have access during working hours to a Civilian Clinic inside the UNSOS Camp in Mogadishu.

Rest and Recuperation: International personnel, including UN Volunteers working in the UNSOS mission area are entitled to a Rest and Recuperation break after every four-week period in Somalia. Nairobi is the designated R&R location to which transportation is provided. R&R consists of five calendar days, with an additional two days of travel time. Accommodation, meals and other expenses while on R&R are borne by the individual. The timing of when R& R is taken must be balanced against operational requirements.