Job #:
req29208
Organization:
World Bank
Sector:
Ethics & Internal Justice Systems
Grade:
EC1
Term Duration:
1 year 0 months
Recruitment Type:
Local Recruitment
Location:
Washington, DC, United States
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
English
Closing Date:
9/18/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of development assistance and global expertise for developing countries. It consists of five institutions that specialize in different aspects of development: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). For additional information, please visit http://www.worldbank.org.
ETHICS AND INTERNAL JUSTICE SERVICES VPU
The World Bank's Ethics and Internal Justice Services Vice Presidency (EIJ VPU) is a newly created Vice Presidency within the World Bank Group (WBG) that brings together, under a single umbrella, the WBG's approach to values, ethics and the resolution of workplace conflict. The EIJ VPU's vision is to foster a values-based workplace culture and help staff uphold the WBG's ethical standards.
Data Scientist
Client Services is seeking to recruit a Data Scientist to work within the EIJ Navigator. The Data Scientist will be responsible for the EIJ Navigator data design, strategy, architecture, management, analysis, presentation, and support. The candidate will support the evolving work program of the EIJ Navigator and is expected to work closely with the relevant Analyst to analyze data and elaborate on management, trends, performance, and insights reports. The Data Scientist will work under the supervision of the EIJ Navigator Program Officer.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Designing and driving the solutions architecture and related customizations as part of the support of applications (Case Management System and Client Relationship System) already in production for the EIJ Navigator.
- Developing and implementing a data strategy that aligns with business processes for the EIJ Navigator.
- Defining the EIJ Navigator's enterprise data management framework, which describes how data is planned, created, maintained, and more.
- Creating and implementing procedures relating to data management to ensure data accuracy and accessibility.
- Working closely with the relevant Analyst to analyze the EIJ Navigator data to create reports for the EIJ VPU Leadership and other stakeholders.
- Develop innovative ways to present data and communicate a persuasive and impactful message with the latest data visualization tools.
- Interpret data and analyze results using statistical techniques.
- Support the EIJ Navigator team with data collection, data entry, and quality assurance.
- Working with other teams, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure the EIJ Navigator data system functions smoothly.
- Participating in systems design, providing direction to a team of staff and contractors in their area of expertise.
- Staying abreast of new technologies and market trends, experimenting with new tools and emerging solutions.
Selection Criteria
It is envisaged that the Data Scientist would preferably have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent or higher in computer sciences, statistics, data science or other similar field.
The successful candidate will also have:
- Minimum of two years of proven experience working as a data scientist, including elaborating on data reports and leading projects on data strategy, architecture, management, analysis, presentation, and support.
- Expertise in data visualization and statistical analysis, and hands-on experience in Python, Power-Bi, and Dremio.
- Hands-on experience in two or more of the following: Azure Cloud Services (PaaS & IaaS), Web Apps, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Data Factory, Data Lake, Key Vault, SQL Server, Service Bus, Application Insights, Active Directory, Cognitive Services or equivalent solutions or applications.
- Hands-on experience in two or more of the following: Data Platforms, e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Gen 2, Azure SQL DB/Azure SQL Datawarehouse/Azure Postgres/ Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks, Azure Event Hub, Azure Purview or equivalent solutions or applications.
- Familiarity with cross-platform services development experience with WebSphere Process Server with a good understanding of SOAP, REST, JSON, WSDL, XML, DTD, XSD, or equivalent solutions or applications.
- Highly analytical, organized, and meticulous management consulting skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to ensure consistent high-quality deliverables.
- The ability to manage confidential and sensitive data and matters with discretion, judgment, and tact.
- The ability to work in multi-cultural environments and teams, and be a team-player.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET appointment of three years.
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