Business Intelligence Junior Consultant

World Food Programme; Dubai; On-site; AED 170,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading humanitarian organization is seeking a Business Intelligence Junior Consultant in Dubai. This role focuses on Fleet Data Management and involves developing visualization solutions using Tableau. Candidates should have a minimum of three years' experience, strong data analysis skills, and a background in data visualization. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of a second UN language is desirable. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the organization's mission of fighting hunger worldwide.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience as a Tableau Data Visualization Specialist.
• Experience using Tableau for dashboards and reports.
• Excellent client interaction and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply agile development of new visualizations in Tableau dashboards.
• Analyze existing data-collecting systems.
• Enhance data analysis and delivery of BI dashboards.

Skills

Data visualization

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or relevant fields

Tools

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

23 May 2025-23:59-GMT04:00 Gulf Standard Time (Dubai)

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race colour national origin ethnic or social background genetic information gender gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation religion or belief HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse committed skilled and high performing teams selected on merit operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment living WFPs values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive diverse and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training accreditation coaching mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country regional and global offices around the world and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

JOB TITLE: Business Intelligence Junior Consultant (Fleet Data Management and Analysis)
TYPE OF CONTRACT: CST Junior L3
UNIT/DIVISION: Global Fleet Centre MSDF
DUTY STATION (City Country): Dubai UAE
DURATION: 12.06.2025 - 31.12.2025
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable particularly women and children can access the nutritious food they need.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The United Nations World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetime. Every day WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable particularly women and children can access the nutritious food they need.
To support this mission WFP Fleet Centre (FC) in Dubai is mandated to centrally set the global standards for and manage the light and Armoured vehicle leasing operations to enable effective safe and efficient fleets in all WFP offices. The vehicle leasing & insurance service is complemented by world-class expertise and technical assistance in fleet management fleet systems support disposal and driver and fleet management training. In addition having one of the largest humanitarian light vehicle fleets WFP is also spearheading collaboration efforts within the wider UN System to facilitate UN agency access to more effective and safer vehicles and to realize efficiency gains.
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The Consultant will be working with Fleet Center Units to define and document business requirements for data analysis and reporting. The incumbent will also be required to come up with reporting solutions designed to present FMS (Fleet Management System) VTS (Vehicle Tracking System) and FC Portal data in ways that help relevant stakeholders make better decisions at both an operational and strategic level. The BI specialist also ensures the implementation of the reporting using WFP corporate tools i.e. Tableau and Dots. This position is suited for a good team player who can work independently is impeccably organized with strong data analysis skills.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Apply agile development of new visualizations in Tableau dashboards that support large data sets and analytics methodologies
2. Analyze and verify existing data-collecting and analytics systems
3. Analyze data research data sources and make corrections to existing data as needed to ensure accuracy
4. Ensure that relevant teams and individuals are consulted and involved in decision making at key points and that all decisions made are clearly documented and communicated
5. Enhance data analysis and delivery of a series of business intelligence dashboards and reports for different audiences informing them on dimensions identified as relevant for them with pertinent KPIs.
6. Maintain evaluate and adapt visualizations for effective use and broad understanding.
7. Maintain databases
8. Answer any questions users might have regarding the system and train peers and relevant stakeholders on delivered analytical tools and dashboards to ensure knowledge handover; assist with production of training material
9. Report progress and issues to all relevant stakeholders
10. Support the development of fleet systems by analyzing the needs coming from WFP offices and submit the clear business requirements to FC Management for review;
11. Conduct regular fleet systems data analysis and advice country offices to for corrective action to maintain high level of data quality (completeness correctness and timeliness)
12. Ensure vehicle tracking operational data such as VTS devices stock allocation airtime etc. are timely updated and reconciled between the VTS platform and FMS data base.
13. Any other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science information technology management data analytics/management or other relevant disciplines.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years experience as a Tableau Data Visualization Specialist
• Experience using Tableau for the creation of dashboards standard reports and adhoc reports
• Experience working with multiple disparate data sources
• Experience with advanced data visualization topics such as complex calculations table calculations parameters geographic mapping and performance optimization
• Familiar with Data Visualization best practices
• Excellent client interaction problem solving & communication skills
• Attention to detail; data analysis skills and quality assurance certification skills.
• Willingness to travel as and if requested/required.

Knowledge & Skills:

• At least 3 years of background developing and supporting Data Visualization solutions using Tableau
• Understanding of data modelling techniques
• Advanced use of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of SAP an asset
• Analytical mind and business acumen
• Strong mathematical skills (e.g. statistics algebra)
• Problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of Fleet data and KPIs
• Ability to work and deliver results within a highly complex organizational environment (i.e. with diverse team matrix structure and highly evolving operational context);
• An understanding of working with different cultures.

Languages:

• Verbal and written fluency in English (proficiency/level C) is required.
• Second UN Language (French Arabic or Spanish is desirable).

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact:

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate complete and includes your employment records academic qualifications language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application.
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport recommendation letters academic certificates etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs job requirements merit and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse all forms of discrimination any kind of harassment sexual harassment and abuse of authority. Therefore all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) FAO Finance Committee WFP External Auditor WFP Audit Committee Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

Required Experience

Junior IC