Senior Data Science Associate SC7, Regional Bureau Cairo

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

JOB TITLE: Senior Data Science Associate TYPE & LEVEL OF CONTRACT: Service Contract, SC7 UNIT/DIVISION: Technology DUTY STATION (City, Country): Regional Bureau in Cairo (RBC), Cairo, Egypt REPORT TO: Regional Data Coordinator DURATION OF CONTRACT: 1 year Note: Egyptian nationals/citizens or candidates with valid Egyptian work permit / residency are eligible to apply. This vacancy will also be used to build a roster for similar positions in WFP Egypt.

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.

WFP’s Regional Bureau for the Middle East and Northern Africa (RBC), based in Cairo, Egypt, provides strategic guidance, policy/technical support and direction to WFP operations and activities in 16 countries including Algeria, Armenia, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Yemen and Moldova. These country offices aim to assist roughly one-third of all of WFP’s beneficiaries (approx. 30 million) in some of the most critical humanitarian emergencies of our time. RBC is also active in the ‘Changing Lives’ side of WFP’s mandate, helping national governments and local communities improve nutrition, livelihoods, school feeding, social protection, climate and disaster risk reduction and other programmes that build resilience and support development.

WHY WORK AT WFP?

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JOB PURPOSE

WFP Technology Division (TEC) is the digital business engine of the World Food Programme, providing the business with multi-pronged and resilient technical capabilities able to respond with the agility required in humanitarian operations. Technology and connectivity are rapidly reaching some of the most vulnerable people and places affected by crisis, but they are also increasingly expanding to the services responding to those same crises. As one of the main humanitarian actors, WFP has the opportunity and the obligation to leverage data and technology to better know and serve those in need by digitally transforming the way it works.

The job holder will be based and working for WFP Regional Bureau for Middle East, Norther Africa and Eastern Europe (RBC) which is located in Cairo. RBC provides strategic direction, technical guidance, resource mobilization and management support to WFP operations and activities in different countries in the region.

The Purpose of this job is to support the delivery of professional, client-focused data services, The job holder will be part of Data Service Team, within RBC TEC Unit, contributing in the delivery and implementation of data integration, analysis and visualization projects across field operations within RBC region.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Responsibilities:

• Responds to requests for exploration, identification, and acquisition of data sources to determine their suitability for use in decision making and advancing the goals of the organization. Leads other team members to prepare input to address requests.
• Maintains a working relationship with key clients to leverage the use of data science methods to support their programmatic areas through solutions built by the team and by establishing communication channels through meetings, email and other means.
• Provides input to the design and development of data science products to reveal insights and provides an understanding or knowledge of the data that would otherwise not be detected without the application of analytical methods such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive analytics, data and text mining, natural language processing, statistics, and use of relevant algorithms and computational approaches.
• Provides client training and develops products, tools and processes to extend the capabilities of WFP Country offices.
• Prepares customized visualization and presentation products to reveal the findings of analysis for clients utilizing WFP standard tools such as Tableau.
• Build and strengthen the capacity of data visualization in RBC by organizing and facilitating trainings.
• Ensure adherence to WFP policies regarding data, including data privacy, security, management, and code documentation.
• Participate in field missions as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following:

• Staff at various levels throughout the Organization.
• Specialized agencies and national governments.
• Frequent travel to WFP operations is the region is expected.

Results expected:

• Provides consistent, accurate and comprehensive data assistance in order to accomplish current work programme needs.
• Independently provides accurate, well organized reports and/or records. Interprets and applies guidelines to achieve specific outputs.
• The job holder is expected to also be able to both deliver advanced training on tools like Tableau, contribute to data virtualization projects, drive

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level Governance, Strategy and Architecture Shares knowledge of IT governance process and system architecture development with team and analyses current designs for improvements and enhancements while ensuring compliance with legislation and specifies any required changes. Change Implementation, Project management, Planning and Optimization Utilises working knowledge of project and change management approaches to collect and analyse relevant data from multiple stakeholders to develop evidence-based business case for change. Technical Expertise Exhibits deep technical knowledge in area of expertise and actively transfers knowledge to strengthen the skill base across the function; considers the most appropriate use of technical resources to ensure skill development and optimization of resource allocation. Service Management Monitors and supervises maintenance and installation work against the established standards and protocols for service excellence and takes proper actions to correct inconsistencies and improve overall quality and customer satisfaction. Ensures that operational problems are identified and resolved. Client Management Exhibits a detailed understanding of customers’ IT requests in order to effectively address and manage internal customers ‘needs. Identifies recurrent issues to propose long-term solutions. Procurement and Contract Management Able to conduct a cost-benefit analysis of alternative technologies and vendor service level agreements to consolidate options and assess suitability.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Sciences, Information Systems, Data Management, Electrical/Computer Engineering or another related functional area is essential.

Experience: Five years of experience in data science, data analytics, applied mathematics, information management, or related area is essential.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Working knowledge in predictive modelling, machine learning and applied statistics is required.
• Comprehensive analytical skills and advanced level of knowledge in any of the following tools: Palantir Foundry, Tableau, PowerBI, Python, PySpark, R and Excel.
• Sound knowledge of Relational Database (MS-SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc.).
• Proficient with SQL, database design, and database packages such as SQL Server and MySQL.
• Intermediate level experience of business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Micro Strategy, or others.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Hard worker and fast learner.
• Able to work under pressure.
• UN experience preferred.

Languages: Fluency in oral and written communication in both English (level C) and Arabic.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

WFP offers a competitive compensation package including:

• The gross salary for SC7 level starts from 34,022 EGP per month.
• Medical coverage for employee and eligible dependents.
• Variety of leave entitlements, including but not limited to 30 days annual leaves per year and parental leave.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline to apply for this position is Tuesday**, 28 March 2023 (11:59 PM Cairo Time).**

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.