Data and Analytics Officer (Supply Chain), P-2, #00137059, TA (364 days), State of Palestine, East Jerusalem - MENAR

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For every child, the right to a Champion Background UNICEF in the State of Palestine works to uphold the rights of children to access essential services and protection, from early childhood through adolescence. Following the escalation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip, UNICEF is responding at scale across key programme areas, including WASH, Nutrition, Health, Child Protection, Education and other humanitarian interventions, while supporting the restoration of essential services. Effective information management is critical to understanding evolving needs, tracking the response of UNICEF and its partners, informing corrective action, supporting evidence-based decision-making, and meeting reporting accountabilities to donors and affected populations. Purpose Under the overall direction and guidance of the Chief Supply & Logistics, the Data & Analytics Officer (Supply Chain) will establish and maintain an integrated information management, analytics and reporting function for the State of Palestine supply chain. The Data & Analytics Officer (Supply Chain) will consolidate and quality-assure data, maintain dashboards and analytical products, monitor performance and risk indicators, and translate operational data into actionable information for management and operational decision-making. Responsibilities and Tasks The post holder is responsible for supporting the data analytics function to enable effective planning and reporting and delivering data collection, analysis and visualization to inform the Supply & Logistics function. The position will facilitate timely and effective supply-chain operations by supporting the collection, analysis and sharing of information required for evidence-based operational and management decision-making. The postholder's main tasks and responsibilities will include but not be limited to: * Supply chain analytics * Supply chain performance monitoring and decision support * Operational systems, dashboards and process improvement * Supply chain Information Management coordination * Information Management strategy, data integration and governance * Capacity development, documentation and business continuity Impact of Results The Data & Analytics Officer (Supply Chain) supports the data analytics function of the Supply & Logistics Section, providing improved end-to-end visibility of supply-chain needs, pipelines, movements, inventory, deliveries, performance and operational gaps. This enables evidence-based planning, prioritization, decision-making, resource mobilization and timely operational action. Effective information management enables evidence-based planning, prioritization and timely decision-making; supports early identification of bottlenecks and risks; and strengthens accountability for supplies from planning and procurement through delivery and distribution. This contributes to an efficient and responsive supply chain that supports programme delivery under changing operational contexts and scenarios.  If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Download File [https://static.pageuppeople.com/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif] TA - TOR Data and Analytics Officer (Supply Chain), P-2, TA.docx [https://secure.dc7.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMt8fee6sAJ7rF6BbRQaHGiG7WQ2A3ugzzATua3GMCg4kiABvPqdgmEooiQfjaLuk5jcfsfI1v85GzM_45ZJGXUB5LCLyqiWE3dt0Tk1CTDdVtPKSKkKITYQFAisHlUQLjFZr9wi9fobs8INX3W1hEn-w%7e%7e] To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…  Minimum requirements: * Education: A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the fields of business intelligence and data analysis, data management, and process management. * Work Experience: A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the fields of business intelligence and data analysis, data management, and process management. • Proven experience with SQL and Microsoft Azure Databricks for data management, transformation, analysis, and reporting, preferably in supply chain, logistics, or humanitarian operations environments. * Skills: Strong skills in data analytics, data management, SQL, Microsoft Azure, business intelligence, logistics, supply chain management, data visualization, reporting, and process management are important for success in this role. * Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Desirables: * Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.. * Formal training, certification, or degree in Supply chain management are considered an added advantage. * Experience in a humanitarian context is an asset. * Field work experience is desirable. * Background/familiarity with Emergency situations is desirable. * Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.  For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values [https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#Values] UNICEF competencies required for this post are… (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others Familiarize yourself with our competency framework [https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF%27s_Competency_Framework.pdf] and its different levels. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF [https://www.unicef.org/accessibility#contact]. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, fraud, corruption and other forms of misconduct. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference, safeguarding and background verification checks. These checks may include verification of academic credentials and employment history, screening against relevant United Nations misconduct databases, and requests for misconduct disclosures from current and former employers, professional associations, other relevant organizations and participating organizations under inter-agency safeguarding initiatives, including the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), where applicable. Appointment, selection and continued engagement are subject to the satisfactory completion of all required checks. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information and consent to enable UNICEF to undertake these checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference, safeguarding and background verification checks. These checks may include verification of academic credentials and employment history, screening against relevant United Nations misconduct databases, and requests for misconduct disclosures from current and former employers, professional associations, other relevant organizations and participating organizations under inter-agency safeguarding initiatives, including the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), where applicable. Appointment, selection and continued engagement are subject to the satisfactory completion of all required checks. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information and consent to enable UNICEF to undertake these checks.Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments are conditional on the selected candidates' willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel. Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service. Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply. Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities. Eligible staff members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent contracts applying to IP TA positions in a duty station designated as L2/L3, may be able to retain a lien and their fixed-term entitlements, subject to approval by their Head of Office. The conditions of the temporary assignment will vary depending on the status of their post and relocation entitlements may be limited as per the relevant policies. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here [https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-job-categories].