Data Governance Analyst
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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
Terms of Reference
JOB TITLE: Data Governance Analyst
TYPE OF CONTRACT: CST II
UNIT/DIVISION: CPPI
DUTY STATION: Rome, Italy
DURATION: 11 months
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill a consultancy position of Data Governance Analyst to be part of the Data team in the Corporate Planning and Performance (CPP) Division, under the general supervision of the Chief CPPI, Data and Insights branch, based at our Headquarters in Rome, Italy. The CPP Division establishes standards, products, and services to ensure transparent and accountable planning, budgeting, and performance reporting function in WFP.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
• Design and establish a Data Governance practice for CPP
• Coordinate and provide guidelines and usage policies for CPP data including CPP Master Data Management, meta-data management, data integration, data model, data glossary, and ontology.
• Coordinate with CPP Data Stewards and contribute to knowledge management efforts
• Contribute to the development of Corporate Planning and Performance Ontology.
• Maintain the CPP data catalog
• Identify and monitor metrics for data quality, data integrity, reliability, timeliness, and completeness
• Develop and implement data standards, with methods and tools guaranteeing metadata is well captured aligned with corporate practices.
• Analyze and propose solutions for data distribution across integrated CPP data domains.
• Collaborate with TEC counterparts to ensure all activities follow corporate governance practices and standards.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
• Demonstrated progress on consistent delivery of CPP Ontology, common data catalog, metadata management.
• Documented data governance processes and the relevant tools and methods for the CPP data landscape.
• Demonstrated CPP data governance improvement.
• Data integration supported with data validated, available, and access managed
• Demonstrated progress on activities supporting key data initiatives
• Knowledge Management: End-users are able to search and find information related to CPP data.
• Performed other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Advanced University Degree in Business Administration, Data Management, Information Technology, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Information Technology Management and other relevant disciplines.
Experience:
10+ years of relevant, progressive work experience in data architecture, data governance, data science, data management, Business Intelligence and analytics, and project management;
• Experience in data management, data governance, data modeling, database design, glossary definition, and metadata model.
• Experience in developing project plans.
• Strong track record of delivering results in a complex environment.
• Experience working on information technology projects is essential.
Knowledge & Skills:
• Demonstrable experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams;
• Technical knowledge and understanding of data architecture complexity.
• Experience in data model design and metadata management;
• Considerable experience working with a broad range of data collection, data mining, data discovery, ETL, and data cleansing.
• Experience in using the programming language: python or SQL (experience with R is a plus).
• Experience with Palantir Foundry is a plus.
• Good understanding of project management methodologies;
• Experience convening working groups and events with an audience of cross-functional specialists at various levels.
• Apply an analytical approach with attention to detail. Consistently demonstrate problem-solving perspective.
• Motivated to deliver. Can work independently to set objectives, quality standards, and deadlines.
• Work effectively under pressure and develop solutions and ways of approaching situations.
• Excellent customer-facing, communication, and interpersonal skills. Consistent ability to communicate effectively, formally and informally, with colleagues.
• Agile/change orientated. Demonstrate the ability to anticipate future complications.
• Plans work for self and others to deliver within agreed scope, activities, and deadlines.
Languages:
Fluency in English; Intermediate level of one, or more, of the following official languages: French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Portuguese, is desirable.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
24 February 2023
Terms and Conditions.
WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP.
http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Our work” and “Countries” to learn more about WFP’s operations.
WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
