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• Lead
  a team responsible for the plan, design, development, coordination,
  training and delivery of Reporting and Data Management (RDM) services from
  UN Entebbe Support Base (UNESB).
• Assist
  RDM BSM/Coordinator in projects and activities including project
  management, architecture, technical feasibility, RDM support and
  propagation, requirement analysis and tactical resource and delivery
  planning.
• Take
  ownership of technical delivery of DPKO/DFS related BI and data services
• Participate
  in the process of defining, designing and reviewing information management
  related projects, ETL mappings, data warehousing and business intelligence
  architecture, data quality, and best practices
• Prepare
  authoritative advice and guidance on the application and operation of
  various data and reporting systems and new technologies
• Coordinate
  with data management, MDM, business intelligence teams and subjects matter
  experts to establish standards/governance and resolve conflicts in data
  definitions, data sources, master data and business rules
• Assist
  in analyzing project portfolio progress according to plans, requirements,
  standards and processes
• Manage
  performance of all assigned resources and build partnership with business
  and other technical teams
• Conduct
  business requirements gathering and gap analysis through discovery
  sessions, user surveys/interviews and other forms of communication.
• Isolate
  trends and proactively identify potential operations issues and be able to
  consolidate and integrate a wide range of inputs. Must be able to
  decompose high level requirements and formulate them in detailed
  specification
• Ensure
  that the business requirements documents are maintained and the proper
  change control processes are followed.
• Work
  with technical support team for release, change and problem management
  activities
• Provide
  guidance and manage the performance of technical resources
• Keep
  abreast of information management, master data management, business
  intelligence tools, data storage technologies and data warehousing
  development concepts
• Serve
  as UNOPS ICTD programme representative on the ground in UNESB and assit
  senior programme manager with administrative matters
• Perform
  other related duties as required;

• The
  ideal candidate for the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
  Data Management Lead job placement should hold an advanced university
  degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Electronics,
  Communications, Business Administration/Management, Finance, Engineering
  or related fields.
• A
  first level university degree with a combination of relevant academic
  qualifications and extensive experience in information management
  /technology may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.
• Five
  or more years of progressively responsible experience in design,
  development, and implementation and maintenance of complex information
  systems mainly focus data, reporting and analytics domains.
• Excellent
  reporting/BI, data architecture and overall data warehousing skills
  including several years of experience in managing information management
  systems,
• Extensive
  knowledge of SAP Business Objects, MS Power BI or related enterprise scale
  BI platform(s)
• Significant
  expertise with a variety of database software (e.g. SQL Server, Oracle),
  ETL Tools
• Ability
  to work with multiple levels of management across technology and the
  supported organization units
• In
  depth skills in identifying and capturing business rules and business
  requirements in the context of information management systems.
• Proficient
  in resolving data and analytics related debugging and problem resolution.
• Experience
  in managing the activities of development / programming personnel in
  dispersed and/or offshore environments
• Excellent
  team building and talent management skills
• Exceptional
  verbal and written communication/presentation skills; able to tailor
  communication style to effectively meet the needs of the audience
• Solid
  project management skills
• Excellent
  understanding of service management
• PRINCE2
  Practitioner or PMP certifications.
• Experience
  in Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Fluency
  in written and oral English is required. Knowledge of a second UN language
  is desirable. 

• Develops
  and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and
  externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and
  perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities
  on other parts of the organization.
• 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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