Data Conversion Analyst

Background information – DFS

The United Nations Department of Field Support, Information and Communications Technology Division (UN DFS-ICTD) is responsible for the delivery of applications that satisfy the requirements of the Departments of Peacekeeping Operations and Field Support (DPKO/DFS) missions as well as Special Political Missions (SPMs). DFS has implemented a range of systems to address the principal requirements of peacekeeping operations and to support and enhance the processes DFS undertakes.

Background information – Umoja

Umoja is the project approved by the General Assembly resolution 63/262 that aims at the transformation of the United Nations Secretariat by enabling high-quality, cost-effective service delivery to support the execution of evolving mandates everywhere the Organization operates.

Umoja, which means "unity" in Swahili, will unite the many support and administrative entities throughout the Secretariat, including in peacekeeping and field missions, through re-designed and common processes for the management of all financial, human and physical resources; a single integrated information system; and training of staff.

UNOPS has been requested to assist in the implementation of this activity.

Under the overall supervision of the UNOPS Programme Manager and under the direct supervision of the Data Conversion Team Lead, the Data Conversion Analyst will be responsible for the following duties:

Works as part of data factory team to provide technical expertise in delivering conversion program of work for supply chain and inventory management system

Works closely with data specialist and technicians in assisting them with the technical aspects of conversion

Analyzes and determines information needs and elements, data relationships and attributes, data flow and storage requirements

Reviews and test utility programs/scripts to automate legacy data conversion, ensures accuracy and validity of data.

Interpret data on logistics elements, such as availability, maintainability, reliability, supply chain management, strategic sourcing or distribution, supplier management, or transportation

Analyzes source and target system attributes and create detailed mapping between old data elements and new data elements.

Runs conversion programs as and when needed

Ensures that all data is migrated accurately by performing data verification and providing the data reconciliation reports

Ensures that all ongoing data transformation, de-duplication, extraction and load functions once ready for production deployment are documented in detail.

Develops data dictionaries and database structure and layout.

Assists project and change coordinator in delivering milestones, explain proposed solutions to customers, management, or other interested parties through written proposals and oral presentations

Works closely with process design advisory specialists, ERP team and clients in translating business requirements into technical specifications

The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS

Performs other related duties as required

Education

Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent) in Information Systems and/or Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field. A first level university degree and two additional years of extensive relevant experience maybe accepted in lieu of advanced degree.

Experience

A minimum of two years of professional experience in information technology, project management, and business analysis is required.

Good working knowledge of Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehousing and Inventory Management is required.

Good working knowledge of Material Master, Inventory Usage, Supply Systems and movement of goods is required.

Experience with ERP and Supply Chain System is desirable.

Excellent data analysis and data conversion skills.

Experience in one of the market leading ETL and SQL tools is required.

Ability to maintain consistency in delivering technical solution by analyzing business requirements and design specifications required to meet the diverse needs of the business.

Ability to clearly understand project scope and delivery expectations.

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Fluency in one or more official UN languages is desirable.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. 

Based in Geneva, the Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECR) supports UNOPS offices throughout the region through: management, financial and programmatic oversight of global and country-specific portfolios, clusters and operations centres, including hosting services; fund and management advisory services; project implementation; procuring goods and services; and managing human resources.

ECR ensures that projects are executed to the highest standards, providing a shared knowledge base and ensuring that best practices and lessons learned are disseminated between business units and projects across the entire region.

 ECR strategy is to:

• Strengthen UNOPS role in operationalizing the Sustainable Development Goals with particular emphasis on health, environment and economic development.
• Position UNOPS in the Balkan sub-region, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
• Strengthen the implementation of ECR global and regional programmes, with revitalized partnerships in infrastructure, procurement and project management.

ECR operates global portfolios from offices in Geneva, Brussels and New York, and country-specific programmes from its operations and project centres located in Eastern Europe and Central Asian countries.

Based in the New York, the UNOPS Development Group Cluster supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. For example, within the United Nations Development Programme, the Cluster works with the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support and the Office of South-South Cooperation.

The cluster also supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations in the delivery of project management and implementation services