Exciting Home-based Opportunity: UNOPS seeks a Data Management Senior Officer, Apply Now!!
Position Title: Data Management Senior Officer
Job Category: IT
Vacancy Code: VA/2025/B5011/29761
Level: ICS-9
Department/Office: Global Portfolios Office (GPO), New York Portfolios Office (NYPO), UN Technology Support Services
Duty Station: Home-based
Contract Type: International ICA
Contract Level: IICA-1
Duration: Open-ended (subject to performance, availability of funds, organizational requirements, and project duration)
Application Period: 19-Feb-2025 to 05-Mar-2025
Please note that applications must be submitted before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date.
Important: UNOPS will never request payment of any kind during the recruitment process.
Background Information
UNOPS helps partners build a better future by offering services that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development initiatives. As a central resource for the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement, and infrastructure services to a wide array of governments, donors, and UN organizations.
The Global Portfolios Office (GPO) and New York Portfolios Office (NYPO) support the United Nations Secretariat and other New York-based UN entities, bilateral and multilateral partners, in delivering UNOPS mandates related to project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management.
The Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC), which combines portfolios such as Grants Management Services (GMS), UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), and the Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP), supports partners with peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development operations worldwide. With a presence in approximately 125 countries, the SDC serves programs with a global perspective, focusing primarily on partners based in New York.
UNOPS is partnering with the UN Development Coordination Office (DCO) to support the implementation of various initiatives within the UN Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG), including the Efficiency Reform, Business Operations Strategies (BOS), Common Back Offices (CBO), and Global Shared Services (GSS).
UNOPS is seeking a Data Management Senior Officer to support the Common Back Offices (CBO) project, a mechanism aimed at consolidating UN operational services at the country level to streamline processes and reduce overhead costs.
This position will be filled by a UNOPS staff member.
Functional Responsibilities
The Data Management Senior Officer will perform the following responsibilities:
Data Management and Analysis:
- Collaborate in planning, designing, and executing data management strategies for the CBO project.
- Organize, validate, and analyze data inputs to establish baselines for cost and volume for services.
- Consolidate, analyze, and visualize data across various entities to support decision-making.
- Quantify and track potential efficiency gains from CBO activities.
Performance Tracking and Reporting:
- Coordinate the establishment and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across CBO services.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to produce reports providing actionable insights into CBO performance.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders on data management and analysis related to CBO planning and implementation.
Capacity Building and Collaboration:
- Train colleagues from UN Country Teams (UNCT) and Operations Management Teams (OMT) on data collection, analysis, and visualization tools.
- Ensure consistent and accurate data gathering by following up with focal points through clinics and calls.
Tools and Templates Development:
- Develop and improve tools and templates for data collection, analytics, and visualization.
- Assist in creating scalable analytical models for the expansion of CBO services.
Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:
- Consolidate lessons learned, best practices, and guidelines related to CBO data management.
- Document workflows and processes to ensure efficient knowledge transfer.
Monitoring and Progress Control:
- Prepare baseline reports for CBO countries, including data wrangling, cleanup, analysis, and recommendations.
- Enhance tools and templates for data analytics and visualization.
- Develop a repeatable analytical model for scaling CBO services, considering both service providers’ and clients’ perspectives.
- Create training materials and provide training sessions for stakeholders on using tools for data collection and visualization.
- Collaboratively produce reports on CBO operations and share lessons learned.
Education/Experience/Language Requirements
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Education:
- A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Data Management, Data Analysis, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
Experience:
- Required:
- Experience in data management, analytics, and/or visualization.
- Experience planning, executing, or communicating data management initiatives.
- Proficiency in analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and scripting languages (e.g., SQL, Python, R).
- Experience in data collection, cleaning, and visualization methodologies.
- Desired:
- Experience with version control tools (e.g., Git).
- Familiarity with the UN system or similar organizations.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and general office technologies.
Language:
- Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking) is required.
- Knowledge of other UN official languages is an advantage.
Competencies
- Respect for Diversity and Inclusion: Treats all individuals with respect and sensitivity to differences. Promotes diversity and inclusion within the team and organization.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Supports team development and fosters a positive, collaborative work environment.
- Results Orientation: Takes action to achieve organizational goals, demonstrates high-quality work standards, and initiates improvements.
- Adaptability: Open to change and flexible in a dynamic environment, adjusting approaches as needed.
- Decision Making: Evaluates data to make informed, logical decisions, and takes calculated risks when necessary.
- Communication: Effectively conveys information in a clear, concise manner and listens actively to others.
Contract Type, Level, and Duration
- Contract Type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA)
- Contract Level: International Individual Contractor Agreement (IICA-1) or Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA-9) depending on the candidate’s status.
- Duration: Ongoing contract, subject to performance, availability of funds, and organizational needs.
Note: Candidates may need to be available during New York business hours for collaboration and meetings.
For further information about the ICA contractual modality, refer to:
UNOPS Individual Contractor Agreements
Additional Information
- UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
- Late applications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for further assessments.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity:
UNOPS values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities. We embrace individuals from diverse nationalities, cultures, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We encourage qualified women and underrepresented candidates to apply, including those from racialized, indigenous, and minority gender identities.
Assessment Process:
If you are shortlisted and require assistance with assessments (including reasonable accommodations), please contact our human resources team.
Terms and Conditions:
All UNOPS staff members are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with the UN Charter, UNOPS policies, and relevant accountability frameworks. Staff must also demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and act in alignment with UN core values.
All recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on background check results.
