Background Information - Job-specific
RBM Partnership to End Malaria
The past fifteen years have seen tremendous gains in reducing the burden of disease and progressing towards malaria elimination. Since 2000, global malaria deaths have been cut by more than half, saving 7 million lives, primarily among children less than five years of age. Expansions in financing, strong political commitments, novel diagnostic and preventative measures, and multi-sectoral coordination have facilitated this progress. Since 1998, RBM Partnership to End Malaria has been central to the global fight against malaria. It has been essential to mobilizing resources and scaling up innovative interventions, putting the world onto a path towards eliminating malaria. The Partnership comprises more than 500 partners committed to end malaria, including malaria endemic countries, their bilateral and multilateral development partners, the private sector, nongovernmental and community-based organizations, foundations, and research and academic institutions.
The RBM Partnership's Vision is of a world free from the burden of malaria. The RBM Partnership is based in Geneva and hosted by UNOPS.
As part of its efforts to enhance data sharing and use for action, the RBM Partnership launched a Global Malaria Dashboard, in 2020, to aggregate available data to improve sharing and interoperability and trigger timely action to progress and challenges. The Global Malaria Dashboard aims to pool available data across a wide range of sources to guide policy and management decisions, as well as partner coordination to deliver targeted support to overcome bottlenecks.
The RBM Global Malaria Dashboard consists of a number of dashboards capturing Malaria Epidemiology data, data on Campaigns (ITN/IRS/SMC), Supply Chain , Malaria Commodities and Technical Assistance from a variety of sources including partners such as GF, WHO, CHAI, ALMA and individual countries. Currently, the data is stored within Zenysis databasing system. The purpose of this position is to complete the transition of the existing data sources into Google spreadsheets, the integration of new data sources and the automation of data cleaning and triangulation processes using App scripts.
Functional ResponsibilitiesThe Dashboard App scripts Analyst shall work with the RBM Data Team to integrate, triangulate and clean existing data sources within the Google sheets environment. In addition, the role will support the Data Manager in data analysis and dashboards development.
The specific tasks include (but are not limited to) the following:
Collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders to discuss the specifics of the data sources and understand the design, and functionality of the dashboard website to support its data interface
Contribute to the development of AppScripts workflow for data standardization, cleaning and triangulation. Develop and maintain RESTful JSON apis (FastAPI) and consume RESTful APIs
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Google sheets trends and advancements
Develop standard code that can serve as the foundation of future projects
Perform tasks accurately to meet our brand guidelines and quality standards
Optimise systems to improve performance and efficiency
Author technical documentation
Participate in the selection and design of the visualizations and basic interactions in the platform (drill in, hover, click, etc)
Connect the different data sources (spreadsheets, API, etc) to the visualizations
Contribute to the development of AppScripts workflow for data standardization, cleaning and triangulation. Develop and maintain RESTful JSON apis (FastAPI) and consume RESTful APIs
Lead in Investigating and/or support in developing and recommending appropriate tools and libraries for the different visuals integrated in the Dashboard.
Document created workflows and code and prepare the overall report of the best practices, challenges and recommendations.
Develop ad-hoc analysis (including using AI/machine learning tools)
Key deliverables
Links between data sources and visuals developed
Data cleaning/triangulations workflows developed
Report that includes best practices, challenges and recommendations prepared.
Competencies Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground. Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
A Master's degree, preferably in Mathematics, Engineering or Computer Science is required. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 2 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu.
Experience
Required:
A minimum of two years experience in developing Appscripts within the Google suite environment and developing Python code.
Advance knowledge of Google spreadsheets
Strong understanding of Google Apps SCRIPTs and ability to troubleshoot and create new SCRIPTS as required
Good knowledge of the Google suite, such as Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides (and their non-cloud equivalents)
Desirable:
Demonstrated experience working on data cleaning/triangulation
Experience with writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code
Demonstrated experience in designing/developing dashboards
Familiar with AI and machine learning methods
Good understanding of malaria key indicators and supply chain terminology
Language
Full working knowledge of English is essential.
Working knowledge of French, Spanish or another official UNOPS language is an asset.
Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA)
Contract level: ICS 9 (LICA 9 / IICA 1)
Contract duration: 6 months initially, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
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https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
As per UNOPS policy, in duty stations where the NPO (National Professional Officer) category has been established by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), a home-based contract may be issued as a Local ICA Specialist position.
Additional Information
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Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
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