Business Transformation Officer (Data Specialist)

Job Description

Title: Business Transformation Officer (Data Specialist)

Company Name: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency

• Masters

Completion of Advanced University Degree (Master’s or equivalent) is required.  Education in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Information Management or any relevant field is preferable. 

• At least 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency

At least 5 years of overall experience, including 3 years of Professional Experience (managerial or supervisory) in areas related to Information Technology, Foundational Concepts in Data Manipulation and Data Analysis such as Data Structures, Statistical Methods. Within these 3 years of professional experience, a minimum of 1 year of experience must be after postgraduation.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

• Collect and clean data from primary or secondary sources to ensure the accuracy and reliability of databases and data systems in alignment with established guidelines, standards and processes.

• Develop reports, dashboards or other data visualization tools to effectively summarize findings and convey information to inform decision making.

• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders to understand their data needs and requirements, ensuring that data analysis outputs align with operational goals and decision-making processes.

• Ensure compliance with WFP’s data governance, privacy, and security policies, safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining ethical standards in data usage.

• Provide feedback to system sponsors for continuous improvements to data quality, system performance, and adherence to standards.

• Identify, analyze, and interpret data using standard data tools, statistical methods or basic machine learning techniques to inform reliable data-driven models.

• Contribute to the development and utilization of data quality monitoring tools to improve accuracy, consistency, and adherence to best practices in data management.

• Monitor data analytics performance to assess the effectiveness of tools, models, and processes, providing recommendations for improvement to ensure high-quality results.

• Contribute to the design and delivery of training and capacity development initiatives to strengthen effective data management practices, using dashboards, systems and tools.

• Provide technical advice to managers and employees on data policies, processes, and systems to ensure they are correctly applied and optimally used across teams.

• Engage in continuous learning to stay updated on tools and best practices in data analysis contributing to the delivery of solutions and applying a forward-thinking approach.

• Guide staff, acting as a point of referral and supporting them with analysis and queries.

• Perform task as assigned.

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