Assurance Mapping and Data Analytics Consultant

UN Atlas; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

UNICEF is seeking a data analytics consultant to strengthen the Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI) by building a sustainable, automated approach to assurance mapping and audit analytics using Power BI or similar BI tools.

You will adapt the existing Excel-based map, integrate data from multiple sources, develop visual dashboards, validate outputs, and document processes for knowledge transfer to OIAI staff, ensuring scalable analytics across risk assessment, planning, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years in data analytics, data management, or BI.
• Experience with Power BI and Advanced Excel.
• Ability to translate data insights for non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support development of assurance mapping and audit analytics.
• Maintain and enhance the Excel-based assurance map.
• Develop automated/dynamic solutions using Power BI or similar tools.
• Create analytical tools and visualizations for audit processes.
• Test developed solutions and document processes.
• Support knowledge transfer to OIAI staff.

Skills

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Data cleaning

Data integration

Dashboard development

Automated analytics

Strong analytical

Problem solving

Process documentation

Data presentation

AI tools (Copilot)

Large datasets

Job description

Work arrangement Remote / Home-based

Organizational Context

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights not just as a job, but as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this consultancy is to significantly enhance UNICEF's Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI) by strengthening its data analytics and business intelligence capabilities. The consultant will develop a sustainable, semi-automated or automated approach to assurance mapping and related audit analytics. This involves improving the existing assurance mapping model and creating a dynamic analytical solution, preferably using Power BI or similar technology. The goal is to facilitate the seamless integration, analysis, visualization, and updating of assurance coverage data. Furthermore, the consultant will develop analytical tools and outputs applicable to other OIAI processes, including the audit universe, risk assessment, audit planning, and annual reporting, ensuring a comprehensive enhancement of OIAI's analytical functions.

Responsibilities

The consultant will be responsible for supporting the further development of OIAI’s assurance mapping and related audit analytics. Key tasks include maintaining and enhancing the current Excel-based assurance map, consolidating and integrating relevant assurance and audit data from various sources. A primary responsibility will be developing a more automated and dynamic solution, ideally utilizing Power BI or comparable business intelligence tools. This includes producing analytical tools and visualizations to effectively support assurance mapping, the audit universe, risk assessment, audit planning, and reporting processes. The consultant will also be tasked with rigorous testing of the developed solutions, comprehensive documentation of analytical processes, and supporting the handover of these solutions to OIAI staff, ensuring knowledge transfer and sustainability of the new capabilities.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of relevant work experience in data analytics, data management, business intelligence, data visualization, analytical research, or other related areas is required. This experience can include internships, academic projects, or other practical assignments involving data extraction, structuring, analysis, and presentation.

Skills

Power BI or similar BI/data visualization tools, Advanced Excel, Data cleaning and structuring, Data integration from multiple sources, Dashboard development, Automated analytical solution development, Strong analytical skills, Problem-solving skills, Process documentation, Data presentation to non-technical users, AI and agentic AI tools (e.g., Copilot), Working with large/complex datasets

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