Data Management Officer

Duty Station: Valencia, (Spain); Brindisi, (Italy) Organizational Location/Unit: Data Management Unit (DDAM) Position Description The UNICC workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, and opinions. UNICC seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity by ensuring equal opportunity and an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, ethnicity, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. Purpose of the Position: The Data Management Officer will oversee the processes related to the design and maintenance of data architecture, data engineering and visualization solutions created for UN organizations. This involves process evaluation, cross-departmental collaboration and effective communication with stakeholders to meet business requirements.This profile will be integrated in a multidisciplinary group with Data Architects, Master Data specialists, Data Engineers, Visualization Specialists, Business Analysts, Devops/DataOps engineers and Data strategy specialists to deliver key strategic initiatives. It is expected for this profile to lead independently some projects and be capable of guiding/managing small teams while being hands-on. Objectives of the Programme: The objective of the Centre is to provide trusted ICT services and digital business solutions to its Clients and Partner Organizations. Main duties and responsibilities: The incumbent will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Data Operations Lead (DDAM) within the Data and Artificial Intelligence Section (DDA) and in close collaboration with the Data Governance (DDAS) and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (DDAI) units. The incumbent will perform the following tasks:Liaise with UN stakeholders to determine the most effective ways to manage data and prepare comprehensive proposals for developing the required solutionsPropose the design and document blueprints for the data framework architecture, establishing principles and standards that guide the organization's data management practicesIn collaboration with relevant team members, maintain the existing data infrastructure and scale it to accommodate the growing data needs of specific UN Agencies, ensuring robustness and efficiencyProvide technical support for the development and implementation of projects within cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performanceOversee the implementation of changes in data systems to ensure full compliance with data governance, protection, privacy, and security requirementsApply advanced knowledge in managing large data sets for organizational use, optimizing data handling processes to support decision-making and strategic initiativesIntegrate data and business operations into a cohesive data system, ensuring that all components work harmoniously to meet organizational goalsCoordinate the development process of data analysis and visualization tools, including scoping, design, implementation, testing, and delivery. Guide staff on effectively using these tools to extract insightsProvide technical expertise and guidance throughout the prototyping, testing, building, and launching phases of various visualization tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, ArcGIS, and CartoManage individual projects related to the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of data from diverse sources into data pipelines, ensuring optimal performance and efficiencyDefine the specifications for integrations, databases and data streams by translating business requirementsCoordinate with UN stakeholders about how to best manage data and prepare proposals to develop required solutionsDraw blueprints for data framework architecture, including principles and standardsMaintain the data infrastructure and scale it to handle growing UN Agencies dataProvide support to the development and implementation of projects on cloud environmentsManage the implementation of changes in data systems to ensure compliance with data governance, protection, privacy, and security requirementsIntegrate data and business operations into a data systemCoordinate the development process of data analysis and visualizations, including scoping, design, implementation, testing, delivery and guiding staff on the use of the productsProvide technical support and guidance through prototyping, testing, build, and launch of variety of visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, ArcGIS, Carto)Manage individual projects regarding the optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of sources into data pipelinesOversee a dedicated team of data management specialistsOther: Provide other ad hoc support either within the team or in other teams as required – this includes the participation in special projects or support to service delivery for short period of time on a part-time or full-time basis upon request from the senior managementRecruitment ProfileExperience and Skills required: A minimum of five (5) years of relevant IT experience, including experience in development, implementation and maintenance of data tools and applicationsProven knowledge regarding creation and maintenance of data warehouses, data transformations, data modelling and migration of data and reports/dashboards to other platformsExpert knowledge in Microsoft Azure platform Data servicesProven experience working with Data Factory, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Databricks, Synapse and Azure DevopsKnowledge of Object-oriented programming languages, like Python, Java, and Scala. And experience with distributed computing frameworks, such as SparkProven experience working with Data Lakes and Delta lakesProven experience working with relational database engines such as SQL Server and non-relational database such as MongoDB and extensive experience in creating SQL queries and database proceduresAbility to support, test and update complex reports and Dashboards in Power BI, Tableau or QlikAdvanced knowledge on how to manage large data sets for organizational use and ability to create algorithms to analyse data with advanced tools for data analysisStrong data analytical skillsKnowledge of Machine Learning and AIExperience or Certifications like Agile, ScrumExperience in AWS and Google CloudEducation: First university degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or other relevant fieldsAdvanced university degree in Big Data or Data ScienceCertification in Azure, AWS or GCP cloudLanguages: English: Expert knowledge is requiredTeamwork: Develops and promotes effective relationships with colleagues and team members. Deals constructively with conflicts.Communicating: Expresses oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others; listens actively. Produces effective written communications. Ensures that information is shared.Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences: Demonstrates the ability to work constructively with people of all backgrounds and orientations. Respects differences and ensures that all can contribute.Creating an empowering and motivating environment: Guides and motivates staff towards meeting challenges and achieving objectives. Promotes ownership and responsibility for desired outcomes at all levels.Producing results: Produces and delivers quality results. Is action oriented and committed to achieving outcomes.Promoting innovation and Organizational learning: Invigorates the Organization by building a culture which encourages learning and development. Sponsors innovative approaches and solutions.Other InformationCompensation:Annual Salary Estimation (net of tax at single rate):Brindisi (Italy), including post adjustment (29.9% on August 2024): US$ 83,293.UNICC also offers generous leave and absence allowances, flexible working hours, overtime compensation, teleworking, access to training, and depending on eligibility other benefits such as relocation grant, dependency allowance, language allowance, or education grant.Closing date for applications: Applications will be accepted until midnight (Geneva Time) on 25 of September 2024. Notes:Technical and/or personality tests may be carried out as part of the selection processOnly short-listed candidates will be contactedThough you may not be selected for this advertised position, the UNICC will keep your application in a roster if your profile is deemed to be of potential interest for the Centre. You may thus be solicited by our HR department to participate in an interview for another positionPlease inform us should you require any specific accommodation to facilitate your applicationFor applications to be valid, they must contain a motivation letter and the filled Personal History Form.Apply Online
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