Process Innovation and Digitalisation Programme (PID)
UNOPS is embarking on a Process Innovation and Digitalisation journey. The Programme aims to ensure UNOPS delivers the highest quality projects – sustainably, on time, and within budget – for partners and beneficiaries.
The Programme is expected to last until the end of 2027. It will enhance UNOPS’ operational efficiency, effectiveness, and agility, overhauling processes and leveraging digital technologies and solutions. It will improve UNOPS’ collection and use of data, capacity for foresight, capacity for planning, knowledge management, and reporting.
Role of the Data Management Specialist, Frontline Teams
UNOPS is seeking an experienced Data Management Sr Officer to assist the PID Programme with technical skills in order to analyse all the feedback and data collected as part of PID country office consultations, ensuring data stewardship. The Data Management Sr Officer will conduct the analysis, collation and reporting of field consultations, through development of effective and efficient analysis and visualisation for reporting and monitoring purposes , allowing PID to identify, diagnose, prioritize, and ultimately improve or resolve pain points, redundancies, and other inefficiencies and issues faced by frontline teams.
The successful candidate is someone who excels at working cross-functionally, is able to translate data and complex information into simple analysis and communications.
The incumbent will work in very close collaboration with the Process-Simplification Manager, Frontline teams, functional (policy) units (project management, HR, procurement, finance), frontline teams (regions, country offices, and project teams), and other stakeholders.
A key intention for this role is to create easy-to-understand communication tools and materials for various audiences to keep them abreast of the status and advancements of PID activities to resolve bottlenecks.
Functional Responsibilities in summary:
1. Data Analysis
2. Data Management and Quality Assurance
3. Cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing
4. Monitoring and follow-up to resolve frontline bottlenecks
5. Communication and Reporting
6. Other (and evolution of the position)
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion. |
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. |
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). |
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. |
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. |
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. |
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground. |
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Contract type: International ICA
Contract level: IICA-1
Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance
Duty station: Copenhagen (Denmark) preferred, home-based can be considered
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
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