Solutions Architecture, Data Engineering and Application Engineering support Consultant, SD-OATC-PADU, 11 months, Copenhagen, Denmark (Remote), Req: 593423

How can you make a difference?

Provide ongoing solutions architecture, cloud infrastructure, data engineering, DevOps, and enterprise application support services for UNICEF Supply Division digitalization initiatives, including support for enterprise platforms, analytics solutions, integrations, data warehouse modernization, and application infrastructure setup and optimization for 11 months.

The Consultant will report to the Project Officer and work under the general supervision of the Business Analysis Manager at the Information Communication Technology team at Supply Division, in close collaboration and matrix management with Supply Division business units, technical teams, external vendors, and implementation partners.

The consultancy will operate deliverables-based engagement model whereby technical priorities, implementation activities, and assignments may evolve during the consultancy period based on operational requirements, programme priorities, infrastructure needs, and digital transformation initiatives.

The Consultant will provide ongoing architecture, cloud engineering, DevOps, data engineering, analytics, application modernization, infrastructure support, and technical advisory services within the approved level of effort and contract ceiling, including:

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:<strong><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.dc7.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMt6aJPHL1myWkc_cYjiewFWDLRc5tG9qBCL8kUQ9-D_5aG_RQAlVHQU4lQmQ9ypBdhLaSBRED_TjEeutWc3DyR-3R85r50C1DqZOvr1xfjPPJwNO4px0-fyNmc2BEzKayQkgFGAbgLElH3UG85M23_CA%7e%7e" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ToR Solutions Architect Consultant xxx2765.pdf</a></em></strong>

Minimum requirements

<strong>Education</strong>: Bachelor's degree or postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field of study

Work Experience

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5+ years supporting enterprise digital platforms and cloud-based applications.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proven experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure, deployments, and application support.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and DevOps practices.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience in data engineering, ETL/ELT workflows, and analytics/reporting platforms.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience integrating enterprise systems, APIs, and third-party applications.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational support experience for enterprise applications.

Should Have

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience with Databricks and modern data warehouse implementations.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exposure to microservices architecture and application modernization initiatives.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience supporting enterprise dashboards, analytics, and reporting systems.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud-native deployment approaches.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience working in international or multi-stakeholder environments.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Understanding of security optimization and application performance tuning.

Language Requirements

English (Required)

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills

Azure – Advanced

Solution and Architecture design – Advanced

DevOps – intermediate to advanced

Agile/ Scrum – Intermediate

Desirables

Requirements analysis

Project Management

Work experience in UN organizations

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: <a href="https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#Values" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">UNICEF Values</a>

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unicef.org/careers/equity-inclusion-and-diversity-unicef" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone</a>, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer&nbsp;reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage <a href="https://www.unicef.org/accessibility#contact" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessibility | UNICEF</a>. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System)

An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)

Cover letter

A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.dc7.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtwS_3fglNEGp1FPYEGlk0nhg23oBZAO4tPCRJ230dwqvTVbMoGEQezlMNBlQiDm-KtFfFR3YddC6NTXrLXFMDmQpYlWxvR_KynsREU-cG37VNgmh0Y9emV3_5Wu5y1hPzof9pg8MTOHVnZT_ORzqAMg%7e%7e" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Financial Proposal xxx2765.docx)</a>

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UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found <a href="https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-job-categories" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.