UNODC Data Support Systems Expert Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs.
UNODC South Africa looking for “Data Support Systems Expert”.
Applicants with a Advanced university degree may apply on or before 02nd August 2023.
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is a United Nations office that was established in 1997 as the Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention by combining the United Nations International Drug Control Program (UNDCP) and the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Division in the United Nations Office at Vienna, adopting the current name in 2002.
UNODC Data Support Systems Expert Jobs 2023
The UNODC has published a job vacancy announcement on 26th July 2023 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Data Support Systems Expert to be based in Pretoria, South Africa.
| Recruiter | United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) |
| Position | Data Support Systems Expert (International Consultant) |
| Location | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Advanced university degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 10 years |
| Application Deadline | 02nd August 2023 |
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Representative and within the framework of the UNODC Regional Programme for Southern Africa, the consultant will perform the following tasks:
- Maintain and further develop the database interface especially the reports and data analysis section. (Linking Member State-level databases to the regional database (what platform is used/programming language);
- Compile and submit database reports to countries as requested and to the SADC Secretariat and UNODC;
- Respond to calls for information from the UNODC Regional Office and Headquarters in the compilation of key reports, including the Global TIP Report;
- Update the TIPSOM manual and conduct trainings on the use of the system in SADC member states;
- Ensure smooth functioning, continuous updating, and sustainability of the database;
- Provide day-to-day trouble shooting support for the data collection system;
- Perform database daily backups and restore when necessary;
- Continuous improvement of the data collection system in line with current trends in security and technology;
- Configure and setup new users using technologies such as VPN, etc.
- Develop software modules, features and functionality according to written or verbal requirements from SADC and Members States;
- Develop a roadmap for the enhancement of the TIPNET and TIP Data Collection system including the proposal to have it mobile enabled;
- Ensure the security of the software, data processed and communications with other systems over networks;
- Compile and consolidate TIP and SOM statistics and to support member states to input data at country and region level including monthly, quarterly and annually;
- Assist in the conceptualisation and execution of TIP Data focal persons meetings including the proposed regional meeting.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications/special skills:
- An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, mathematics, statistics or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree;
- A minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in progressively responsible experience in planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer information systems or related area is required. Work experience and extensive knowledge of the Microsoft SQL Server BI Stack (MS SQL Server, SQL, Power BI Desktop, Power BI Report Server) is required;
- A minimum of five years of Work experience with BI Architecture data modelling, creating documentation, and diagrams that communicate the overall architecture of the solution to business, technical audiences, and support teams is required.
- Previous experience in development and delivery of ICT training programmes is required;
- Previous experience in defining requirements for data collections and data sets is desirable;
- Previous experience in business process analysis and process mapping is desirable;
- Previous experience working in rule of law projects is desirable;
Languages:
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations Secretariat language is an advantage.
Other Details
- Job Opening Number: 23-United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime-214570-Consultant
- Staffing Exercise: N/A
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: Negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNODC Data Support Systems Expert Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=214570
The Closing Date: 02nd August 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unodc.org |
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