Applications from women are particularly encouraged for this vacancy

Purpose of the Position:

UNICC requires an experimented Senior Machine Learning Technician to support in the design and delivery of state of the art data solutions to our UN Partners, support the project’s technical team and work on the new and current UNICC Data and Analytics projects. The role will support Machine Learning initiatives of the data program that sets goals, standards, quality management processes, reporting and technology for the same. The Senior Machine Learning Technician will support the  next phase of development of the AI and ML Use cases across various data platform, specifically with frontend and cloud-based machine learning and analysis tools focused on geospatial datasets.

Objectives of the Programme:

The objectives of the Centre, as stated by its mandate, are to provide information and communication technology (ICT) services (including training) on an inter-organizational basis.

Main duties and responsibilities:

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief of the Data & Analytics unit within the Clients and Projects division and in close collaboration with the Data & Analytics team. The incumbent could be requested to do any others tasks of similar level in related fields.

The incumbent will perform the following duties:.

• Contribute to the development Develop a machine learning pipeline between the Azure /AWS backend and web frontend that can be used to integrate external machine learning models
• Support the development of parametric machine learning methods to extrapolate data
• Support data management and data processing functions in the cloud environment
• Conduct machine learning support on AWS, Azure, particularly related to Data Transformation projects using Databricks
• Collaborate with UNICC’s data management and infrastructure team to build the platform and support ingestion of datasets
• Support the data platform portfolios’ and efforts of the Data, Innovation and partner agencises ML use cases on an ad hoc basis as tasks arise
• Other: Provide other ad hoc support either within your team or in other teams as required – this includes the participation in special projects or support to service delivery for short period of time on a part-time or full time basis upon request from the senior management

Experience and Skills required:

Essential:

• At least ten years of work experience in Data Programs, including five years in data management, product / platforms development and information technology systems and tools
• Experience in collaborating on (1) creating stakeholder value in Data Analytics and Data Sciences field and (2) in Building partnerships and strategic platforms or services within private, education & not-for-profit sectors
• Experience in on-premises and AWS & Azure Databricks, Data & Analytics stacks and services
• Experience in Data analysis and modelling in high demanding performance environment
• Experience with enterprise data management technologies, including database platforms, ETL tools, and SQL. 
• Ability to identify and evaluate systemic risks
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, reporting skills
• Understanding of data structures, data modeling and software architecture
• Knowledge of math, probability, statistics and algorithms
• Ability to write robust code in Python, Java and R
• Experience working in stack of Azure and AWS AI/ML services
• Experience with Agile project development
• Excellent technical documentation skills
• Customer-centric approach to delivery and problem solving

Desirable:

• Ability to work on several projects in parallel
• Oracle PeopleSoft ERP Business modules knowledge and experience is a plus (functional and/or technical).
• DevOps, JIRA and GitHub experience is a plus
• Experience wih data visualization applications such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlik Sense
• Proven experience in a similar role

Education:

Essential:

• Secondary school diploma supplemented by training in IT

 Desirable:

• Microsoft or AWS or Databricks Data related certifications, such as Microsoft Data Certifications, Microsoft Data Management and Analytics or Microsoft Azure Big Data Analytics Solution
• Prince2, ITIL, SCRUM

Languages:

• English: Expert knowledge is required
• Spanish: Beginner knowledge is desirable

UNICC Global Competencies:

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective relationships with colleagues and team members. Deals constructively with conflicts.
• Communicating: Expresses oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others; listens actively. Produces effective written communications. Ensures that information is shared.
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences: Demonstrates the ability to work constructively with people of all backgrounds and orientations. Respects differences and ensures that all can contribute.
• Knowing and managing yourself: Manages ambiguity and pressure in a self-reflective way. Uses criticism as a development opportunity. Seeks opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Producing results: Produces and delivers quality results. Is action oriented and committed to achieving outcomes.
• Moving forward in a changing environment: Is open to and proposes new approaches and ideas. Adapts and responds positively to change.

Eligibility:

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

Compensation:

Annual Salary Estimation (net of tax at single rate): EUR 48,768.

UNICC also offers generous leave and absence allowances, flexible working hours, overtime compensation, teleworking, access to training, and depending on eligibility other benefits such as relocation grant, dependency allowance, language allowance, or education grant.

Closing dates for applications:

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Geneva Time) on 5 December 2021.

Notes:

• Technical and/or personality tests may be carried out as part of the selection process
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
• Though you may not be selected for this advertised position, the UNICC will keep your application in a roster if your profile is deemed to be of potential interest for the Centre. You may thus be solicited by our HR department to participate in an interview for another position

Applications from women are particularly encouraged for this vacancy