General Information

Position Title

ICT Associate (Data and Analytics)

Job Category

Information and Communications Technology

Duty Station(s)

Valencia

Seniority Level

Associate

ICS Level

ICS 06

Contract Type

Staff – GS – FTA

Contract Level

GS-6

Posting Start Date

15-Dec-2025

Posting End Date

28-Dec-2025

Duration

1 year with possibility of extension based on performance and funds availability

Job Highlight

**** THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION FOR WHICH ONLY APPLICANTS WHO ARE SPANISH OR EUROPEAN UNION CITIZENS OR APPLICANTS WHO POSSESS A VALID RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMIT IN SPAIN ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION****

This is a position in UNOPS for supporting projects carried out for the United Nations Secretariat.

The incumbent of this position will be a staff member of UNOPS under its full responsibility.

About the Region

The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) unites the New York Portfolios, including the Peace and Security team (PSC); the Geneva Office; and the Vienna-based Water, Environment and Climate (WEC) teams, to maximize global impact, foster efficiencies and streamline global programmes. Leveraging our collective expertise and networks, GPO supports UNOPS” strategic priorities and the SDGs across over 130 countries. We deliver project management, fund management, advisory services, project implementation, and HR services, working closely with major global partners. Our thematic focus includes sustainable development, climate action, health, peace & security, and humanitarian action.

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

Not Required – part of GPO/NYPO

Job Specific Context

UNOPS has signed a Financial Agreement with the Enterprise Resource Planning Solution Division (ERPSD), and its primary objectives are:

1. Improve and support all deployed Umoja solutions.

2. Continue to innovate and introduce fit-for-purpose exciting ERP products.

Umoja is a continuous organizational transformation, enabling high-quality, and cost-effective service delivery for evolving United Nations mandates, anywhere in the world. By updating skills, harmonizing practices and applying global technology, Umoja maximizes productivity of the UN’s human, financial and material resources.
One of the most transformative benefits which Umoja provides to the UN is the ability to conduct complex analyses of critical data. By aggregating operational data for analytics across functional areas within the Organization, Umoja frees up time for higher value-added activities, which would have been otherwise spent on inefficient, paper-based tasks.

Role Purpose

Under the overall supervision of UNOPS Senior Programme Manager, the ICT Associate – Data and Analytics will carry out his/her tasks within the United Nations Global Service Center (UNGSC) Office in Valencia, Spain and will report to the Analytics Delivery Lead or designated personnel.

Functions / Key Results Expected

The personnel will be responsible for the following duties:

Summary of Key Functions:

1. Enterprise Data & Analytics development and modeling

2. Data platform support and maintenance

3. Knowledge management and documentation

Functional Responsibilities:

1. Enterprise Data & Analytics Development

• Build and maintain data pipelines and integrations using SAP Datasphere and SAP BTP.

• Assist in the monitoring of Extract, Transformation and Load (ETL) processes to bring data from various data sources into data repositories and warehouses

• Design and develop data models using SAP HANA (XSA) and Core Data Services (CDS) views.

• Analyze business requirements and deliver scalable, semantically rich data solutions.

• Contribute to the implementation of AI/ML models within the SAP ecosystem, leveraging tools available in SAP BTP.

• Understand and work within SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) architecture, including integration with external platforms (e.g Databricks)

• Assist in the development of SAP HANA views and SAP Business Warehouse (BW) data models.

• Assist in the design and development of reports and dashboards using tools like SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

1. Data Platform Support and Maintenance

• Perform unit testing and validation of reports and data models.

• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related incidents and service requests.

• Analyze and support the integration of existing ETL processes with modern SAP tools such as Datasphere and BTP, ensuring alignment with enterprise data architecture and governance models.

1. Knowledge Management and Documentation

• Create and maintain technical documentation, data dictionaries, and process guides.

• Contribute to the development of training materials and knowledge base articles.

• Support internal knowledge sharing and best practices adoption.

1. Perform other duties as may be reasonably required and in line with the incumbent’s scope of services above.

Skills

Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation, Analytics, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence Tools, Data Analysis, SAP Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Reporting

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational 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.

Education Requirements

Required

• Secondary school diploma (or high school equivalent) and six (6) years of relevant experience are required OR.
• A first-level university degree (undergraduate, Bachelors, or equivalent) with 2 years of relevant experience.

Experience Requirements

Required

• Relevant experience is defined as experience in the field of ICT, Information Systems, or other related fields.
• Participation in projects involving at least one of the following three (3) areas:

1. SAP Datasphere
2. SAP HANA XSA and CDS Views
3. SAP Analytics Cloud Planning (SAC Planning)

Desired

• Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud
• Experience with SAP BW/4HANA
• Familiarity with SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) or SAP BTP.
• Experience with AI/ML integration within SAP environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Language Requirements

LanguageProficiency LevelRequirementEnglishFluentRequiredSpanishFluentDesirable

Additional Information

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• For more details about the contract types, please click here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.