Re advertisement: TA: ICT Specialist (Business Intelligence), P-3, Yemen out-posted to Amman, Jordan (364 days)

The Emergency Cash Transfer Project (ECTP) requires the implementation of a Management Information System (MIS) solution that supports the necessary emergency payment delivery functionality and ensures the security of beneficiary data. The ECTP relies heavily on technology and uses agile methodology and open source, i.e., cloud IaaS, Linux (CentOS), Postgres, JEE, Kibana and TeamGantt. The poor ICT infrastructure in Yemen and especially the challenges in terms of connectivity, required the use of a distributed solution based on Linux CentOS severs running minimal-MIS that replicate the deltas to the cloud based IaaS main-MIS. The purpose of this engagement is the transfer of the ECTP MIS solution, its maintenance, upgrade and full operation of the solution from a third party.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Innovation...

UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for children rights. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle. UNICEF strive to ensure that all children are born alive, stay safe and keep learning.

The Emergency Cash Transfer Project (ECTP) targets 1.5 million vulnerable beneficiary cases (over 9 million people) across all Yemen districts and governorates with unconditional cash transfers in response to the socio-economic crisis. The ECTP is being rolled out nationally by UNICEF as the executing agency, with funds and technical assistance from the World Bank through the International Development Association. UNICEF has established a Project Management Unit (PMU) with staff members operating in Yemen and Jordan, to oversee the implementation.

The ECTP requires the implementation of a Management Information System (MIS) solution that supports the necessary emergency payment delivery functionality and ensures the security of beneficiary data. The ECTP relies heavily on technology and uses agile methodology and open source, i.e., cloud IaaS, Linux (CentOS), Postgres, JEE, Kibana and TeamGantt. The poor ICT infrastructure in Yemen and especially the challenges in terms of connectivity, required the use of a distributed solution based on Linux CentOS severs running minimal-MIS that replicate the deltas to the cloud based IaaS main-MIS.

How can you make a difference?

The purpose of this engagement is the transfer of the ECTP MIS solutions from a third party as well as the maintenance, upgrade and full operation of the solution.

Assistance with the transfer of MIS ownership from a third party:

• Hosting, other services or licenses accounts and access rights;
• Databases and databases dictionaries;
• Source code;
• Technical documentation

Complement and update the technical documentation to meet quality standards:

• Ensure all transferred items are complete with related documentation
• Complement and enhance database, code and technical documentation to meet quality standards.

Handle BI requirements:

• Ensure that the design and operation of the BI solutions are appropriate to meet the information and decision support requirements;
• Maintain the existing database and BI systems;
• Provide analytical support leadership in development and continuous refinement of business intelligence;
• Build reliable, user-friendly data visualization, dashboards and reports to monitor key metrics and proactively provide insights and/or solutions based on observed trends;
• Collaborate with other team members to frame business questions, determine analytic approaches, and turn data into insight and insight into actionable decisions;
• Work with the MIS team to ensure data accessibility, coverage, and quality;
• Provide expertise in data analysis to PMU team members;
• Provide ad hoc data analysis for internal and external users;
• Analyze data to identify business problems and provide solutions.

Any other related tasks:

• Perform any related tasks requested by the direct supervisor or senior management.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Education:  Advanced university degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology related areas. Professional BI or software development certification is an asset. *A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
• Experience: Minimum five years of relevant professional experience in Software Development as BIA with experience in CentOS Linux, Postgres, Java Enterprise Edition, RESTful Web Services, and Business Intelligence tools, preferably Kibana in large national or international entities.Ability to work with a team as well as independently in a multi-cultural and gender-sensitive environment.
• Language:  Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The technical competencies required for this post are….

Core competencies:

• Communication (II)
• Drive for results (II)
• Working with people (II)

Functional Competencies:

• Analyzing (II);
• Applying Technical Expertise (III);
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts (II);
• Leading and Supervising (II);
• Planning and Organizing (II)

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

* The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.

Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish. Candidates may not be further considered or offers of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service