OVERVIEW
Post Number : DBS/PA 005
Grade : P-3
Parent Sector : Bureau for Digital Business Solutions (DBS)
Duty Station: Paris
Job Family: Computer Sciences / Information Technologies
Type of contract : Project Appointment
Duration of contract : 1 year
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 27-FEB-2025
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Initial duration of contract is 12 months with possibility of renewal subject to funding and satisfactory performance.
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
This post is located within the Bureau for Digital Business Solutions (DBS), under the direct supervision of the Chief Information and Technology Officer (CITO).
The Technical Project Manager will be responsible for laying the technical groundwork to streamline data management and across the organization. The post will coordinate the consolidation of databases across the Organization to further intersectoral data linkages and facilitate integrated data dashboards. The Technical Project Manager will spearhead enhanced data management processes and lead efforts to ensure overall good technical governance. She/he will be instrumental in developing strategies to measurably improve data reporting and dissemination, while enabling intersectoral data analysis and dissemiation.
The Technical Project Manager will capitalize on how meaningful training and capacity building can guide the development of digital literacy by enhancing the digital skills of UNESCO staff through workshops and providing ongoing support to improve the digital literacy of the Organization as a whole.
The key responsibilities of the role are as follows:
Design and implement data architecture foundations: Develop the technical architecture for data services, ensuring seamless integration and mutualization across various platforms and systems. This includes contributing to the design, in collaboration with service providers, of an environment that uses scalable and efficient data pipelines, storage solutions, and data model deployment frameworks. Optimize data integration and interoperability: Lead efforts to consolidate and integrate data from multiple sources, enhancing intersectoral data linkages. Develop and implement strategies for data interoperability, ensuring that data can be easily shared and utilized across different sectors and systems within UNESCO. Technical governance of data: Provide technical leadership and oversight for the integration of datasets, ensuring that this integration is implemented according to best practices and organizational standards. Ensure that the resulting data services are reliable, secure, and optimized for performance, and that they meet the needs of various stakeholders within the organization. Training and capacity building: Guide the development and delivery of training programs and workshops to enhance the data skills of UNESCO staff, focusing on the technical aspects of data governance. Provide ongoing support and resources to help staff effectively leverage data technologies and data services in their work.
Long Description
COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Communication (C)Accountability (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)Building partnerships (M)Driving and managing change (M)Innovation (C)Leading and empowering others (M)Professionalism (C)Strategic thinking (M)
- For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced University degree (Master's or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Governance, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or a related field. A first-level University degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Governance, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or a related field, in combination with two (2) additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
At least four (4) years of progressively relevant professional experience in data science, data management, AI, ML, business analysis or strategy development and execution or a related field, of which two (2) years acquired at the international level. Technical experience in various aspects of data management, data curation, data acquisition, cleaning and management, and data analysis. Track record of project delivery for large, cross-functional projects on technology platforms. Experience working on production systems and familiarity with agile development practices, version control and issue tracking tools.Skills and Competencies
Robust understanding of IT context and tools and their linkage to business processes that enable day to day operations. Deep foundational knowledge and understanding of data management. Extensive experience managing, interacting, and collaborating with key internal and external business stakeholders with the ability to explain technical concepts, specifications and solutions by translating them into relevant customer contexts. Extensive experience working in a client facing role.
Languages
Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English or French, and good knowledge of the other.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Skills and Competencies
Strong writing and communication skills, including for advocacy purposes, and the aptitude to handle competing messages and priorities with multiple audiences and at various levels of seniority.
Languages
Knowledge of other official languages of UNESCO (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish).BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc.
The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 98 367 US $.
For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our Guide to Staff Benefits.
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.
UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.
Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
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