The incumbent will be responsible for the following:
Work with partner organizations to support data sharing on HDX.
Monitor the use of HDX by users and organizations and offer training or demonstrations as needed.
Advise data sharing partners on the use of data extraction processes for their data systems; develop scripts for data transferring when appropriate.
Undertake daily quality assurance processes to ensure the data shared on HDX adheres to the platform’s terms of service.
Work with OCHA and partner focal points in priority humanitarian operations to ensure high-priority data is available through the HDX Data Grids and for new rapid-onset humanitarian crises.
Promote the use of the Humanitarian Exchange Language (HXL) data standard to increase interoperability of data shared by partners.
Support the distribution of standard reference data, including taxonomies, code lists, and geospatial data for relevant countries.
Organize trainings, events and workshops for partners on the use of the HDX platform.
Take part in HDX team meetings as required.
Education/Experience/Language requirements:
*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
*CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) preferably in computer science, engineering, information management, and information technology.
First-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) plus two (2) additional years of relevant experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience
Required
At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national/international level in the management of data systems.
Proven experience on managing, aggregating, and analyzing humanitarian data.
Demonstrated experience in working with humanitarian datasets.
Desirable (The following experiences are optional, candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply)
Java and Python programming languages, the CKAN open-data portal.
Demonstrated proficiency with Excel and/or Google Suite, knowledge of Tableau, R, ARC GIS, qGIS, ODK, and relational databases.
Knowledge of geodata, databases and processes.
Experience in solving problems linked to incomplete datasets such as those found in the humanitarian sector
Languages
Fluency in English (read, write speak) is required
Fluency or Professional Proficiency in French is an asset (both oral and written).
Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
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