Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Specialist
Organizational Context
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority. Its International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) is a data-driven initiative focused on accelerating methane emission reductions. This role supports IMEO's mission by enhancing its data platform and analytical capabilities to inform climate action and align with the Paris Agreement.
Job Purpose
This role is responsible for the development, management, and continuous improvement of the IMEO Methane Data Platform. The primary focus is on leveraging data analytics and business intelligence to enhance performance management and translate complex data into actionable insights. The consultant will provide strategic and technical support to IMEO leadership and teams, strengthening data utilization for decision-making, developing analytical and visualization products, and ensuring the platform effectively meets organizational and stakeholder needs. The ultimate goal is to support methane emission reductions and climate action through robust data analysis and platform enhancement.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include developing, managing, and continuously improving the IMEO Methane Data Platform, with a strong emphasis on data analytics and business intelligence. This involves enhancing performance management capabilities and translating complex data into actionable insights. The role requires providing strategic and technical support to the Head of IMEO and relevant teams to strengthen data-driven decision-making. Developing analytical and visualization products is crucial, as is ensuring the platform effectively meets organizational and stakeholder needs. The consultant will also be responsible for translating management requirements into analytical methodologies, KPIs, dashboards, and digital products, and communicating findings to senior management and non-technical audiences.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressive professional experience in business intelligence, data analytics, digital transformation, or data-driven decision support is required. Demonstrated experience in developing or managing analytics, reporting, dashboards, or business intelligence solutions is essential. Experience translating requirements into analytical methodologies and delivering data-driven solutions across functions is also required.
Skills
Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Performance Management, Data Visualization, Analytical Modelling, Data Integration, Digital Transformation, Decision Support Methodologies, Communication (technical and non-technical audiences), Training and Capability Building.