Open Data Technical Officer at

1 month ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Full time

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Familiarize with existing databases and systems and develop a detailed work plan for the overall consultancy assignment, identifying the various milestones with clear timelines.

Perform a detailed review of existing documentation on system assessment and corresponding policies and guidance and provide written substantive and technical recommendations.

Development / re-development of the database system, including cleaning and transforming procedures.

Through the UNEP Enterprise Data Warehouse, integrate various datasets required for the Open Data Portal and other related UNEP portals and applications ensuring consistency of project portfolios from the various UN Umoja modules, in particular the Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR).

Analyze, design and develop the software application of the Open Data Portal, and other related UNEP portals and applications as required, including any necessary system interfaces, integration processes, automation of relevant data flows, and APIs required.

Perform systems development related to the implementation of the portals, covering recommendations provided and project portfolio cleaning and synchronization with IPMR and QBR.

Implement the system's overhaul based on UI/UX design.
Provide web application administration and maintenance of Open Data Portal, and other related UNEP portals and applications as required covering
web application performance analysis,
content and software updates,
maintenance and troubleshooting,
technical support,
optimization
data analysis, visualization, and extraction.

Produce of all the required supporting documentation of the systems, including written and visual reports on relevant upgrades that increase the Open Data Portal and, and other related UNEP portals and applications as required visibility and traffic and implementation.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced degree (master's degree or equivalent) in computer science, data science, information management, advanced statistical analysis, information technology or software engineering is required.


Computer skills & competencies:

High proficiency in at least four of the following: React, MS SQL, , C-sharp, PHP, JavaScript, MySQL databases, Power Apps, Teams, SharePoint Online is required.

In-depth knowledge of AGILE methodology is required.
Experience in database development and archiving, software systems analysis, design, and development is required.
Experience in complex web application projects, experience with UN agencies or international organizations is an asset is required.
Experience in developing workflow automation and service request tracking solutions is required.
Experience working in teams, including coordination of junior members and in engaging with clients is required.
Working with multicultural teams would be an advantage is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required for this post.

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