About United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund – Pension Administration

United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund – Pension Administrationis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This Senior Information Systems Officer (Data Architect), P5 position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund – Pension Administration’s work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Based in United States, you will contribute your expertise to advance the organization’s mission and support international cooperation on critical global challenges. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment while contributing to meaningful outcomes that benefit communities worldwide.

Key Details

• Job Title:Senior Information Systems Officer (Data Architect), P5
• Grade:P-5
• Location:New York, United States
• Department:United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund – Pension Administration
• Contract Type:Professional Staff
• Salary Range:$101,540.0 – $124,450.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (masters degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems engineering or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in system development or data architecture in cloud-based environment is an advantage.
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For th is job opening, English is required. French is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details). Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Desirable Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking French UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II
• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of complex data architectures is required. A background in BI/analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), is required. Expertise in SQL, data modeling, ETL/ELT, and database design is required. Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance frame works is required. Handson experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) is desirable.

Skills

• Professionalism: Design and maintain enterpriselevel data architecture, including conceptual, logical, and physical data models. Develop scalable data pipelines and integration frame works. Establish data standards, naming conventions, and best practices. Ability to develop and oversee critical centralized or decentralized institutional data systems; conceptual and strategic analytical capacity to understand information system and business operational issues so as to thoroughly analyze and evaluate critical systems matters. Ability to integrate knowledge with broader strategic, policy and operational objectives. Ability to advise senior management on complex systems data design and development and related matters of significant importance to the institution; conceptual and strategic analytical capacity to understand information system and business operational issues so as to thoroughly analyze and evaluate critical data issues. Ability to improve processes and approaches; demonstrates adaptability to changing priorities. Strong negotiating skills and ability to influence others to reach agreement on difficult issues. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be clients and seeks to see things from clients point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology. Managerial Competencies Managing performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply