Data Scientist

vor 2 Wochen

Genf, Genf, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

This post is located in the Monitoring, Evaluation, Risk Management and Statistical Verification Section, Central Planning and Coordination Service (CPCS), Division of Conference Management (DCM), Department for General Assembly and Conference Management, Geneva.

The incumbent will report to the Chief of Section and the gData 2.0 Project Manager.

Responsibilities:

Within delegated authority, the Data Scientist will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Works with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive business solutions.
  • Mines and analyzes data from organization databases to drive optimization and improvement of programme development, advocacy and business strategies.
  • Assesses the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques.
  • Uses predictive modeling to increase and optimize entity experiences, benefit realization and other business outcomes.
  • Develops organization A/B testing framework and test model quality.
  • Coordinates with different functional teams to implement models and monitor outcomes
  • Designs and coordinates the development of processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy.
  • Provides guidance and support to team members and contractors on methodologies and best practices pertaining to conference management data and statistical methodologies and on software testing and data verification approaches.
  • Develops interactive web data visualization decision support solutions primarily in Power BI, based on knowledge and understanding of existing business processes and practices in the Conference Management workflow.
  • Assists in the review of data integrity within DCM databases, identifies areas where data integrity is an issue and reviews an analyses business processes with the aim to improving data for statistical purposes.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM:

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING:


Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.


CLIENT ORIENTATION:


Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in data science, computer science, information management, statistics, public administration, public information, management or a related field.

A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in data science, data analytics, applied mathematics, information management or related area is required.


Experience of data Science tools such as Jupyter, Matlab, Knime, SPSS, SAS, or similar Statistical Programming Languages such as R, Python, Javascript or related is desirable.

Experience with PowerBI and SQL is desirable.

Experience in conference management monitoring and reporting is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Office at Geneva. For this post advertised, fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Assessment

Special Notice

  • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
  • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a costeffective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.
United Nations Considerations

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a

  • Data Scientist

    vor 4 Wochen

    Genf, Genf, Schweiz KATARSYS, Bornet Huguet Vollzeit

    Data Scientist - 100% - CDI - GenèveTemps plein | KATARSYS | SwitzerlandPosted On Job Information IndustryOtherCityGenèveState/ProvinceGenfZip/Postal Code1200Job DescriptionData Scientist 100% - CDI - Genève Responsabilités :Le data scientist a pour mission de de collecter les données pertinentes, de les nettoyer et de les préparer pour l'analyse, puis...

  • Data Scientist

    vor 3 Monaten

    Genf, Genf, Schweiz KATARSYS, Bornet Huguet Vollzeit

    Data Scientist - 100% - CDI - GenèveTemps plein | KATARSYS | SwitzerlandPosted On Job Information IndustryOtherCityGenèveState/ProvinceGenfZip/Postal Code1200Job DescriptionData Scientist 100% - CDI - Genève Responsabilités :Le data scientist a pour mission de de collecter les données pertinentes, de les nettoyer et de les préparer pour l'analyse, puis...

  • Lead Data Scientist

    vor 2 Wochen

    Genf, Genf, Schweiz Trafigura Vollzeit

    Main Purpose:Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:The following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are necessary for this role:Experience working as a data scientist, quant, research analyst, or trader in the commodities industry.A Master or PhD in Applied Mathematics/Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Mathematical Finance or...

  • Data Scientist

    vor 2 Wochen

    Genf, Genf, Schweiz Vitol Vollzeit

    Company DescriptionVitol is a leader in the energy sector with a presence across the spectrum: from oil through to power, renewables and carbon. From 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed over $2...

  • Lead Data Scientist

    vor 2 Wochen

    Genf, Genf, Schweiz Trafigura Vollzeit

    Main Purpose:Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:The following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are necessary for this role:Experience working as a data scientist, quant, research analyst, or trader in the commodities industry. A Master or PhD in Applied Mathematics/Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Mathematical Finance or...

  • Data Scientist

    vor 1 Monat

    Genf, Genf, Schweiz Vitol SA Vollzeit

    Vitol is a leader in the energy sector with a presence across the spectrum: from oil through to power, renewables and carbon. From 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed over $2 billion of capital to...

  • Data Scientist

    vor 2 Wochen

    Genf, Genf, Schweiz Vitol SA Vollzeit

    Vitol is a leader in the energy sector with a presence across the spectrum: from oil through to power, renewables and carbon. From 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed over $2 billion of capital to...

  • Data Scientist

    vor 4 Wochen

    Genf, Genf, Schweiz Vitol SA Vollzeit

    Vitol is a leader in the energy sector with a presence across the spectrum: from oil through to power, renewables and carbon. From 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed over $2 billion of capital to...

  • Lead Data Scientist

    vor 2 Wochen

    Genf, Genf, Schweiz Trafigura Vollzeit

    Main Purpose: We are recruiting an experienced data scientist to develop and manage market intelligence, decision support, and optimisation analytics in our Gas and Power Trading businesses. The candidate will work closely with our traders, research analysts and technologists to develop and manage a number of analytical tools to improve decision making on...

  • Data Scientist

    vor 4 Wochen

    Genf, Genf, Schweiz AYTI Consulting Vollzeit

    We are looking for a Data Scientist consultant who is passionate about transforming complex data into strategic solutions for our clients.Your roleAs a Data Scientist , you will play a vital role within our Data+AI & Analytics team . Your mission will be to develop artificial intelligence models using various techniques, including Deep Learning , Computer...

  • Data Scientist

    vor 2 Monaten

    Genf, Genf, Schweiz AYTI Consulting Vollzeit

    We are looking for a Data Scientist consultant who is passionate about transforming complex data into strategic solutions for our clients.Your roleAs a Data Scientist , you will play a vital role within our Data+AI & Analytics team . Your mission will be to develop artificial intelligence models using various techniques, including Deep Learning , Computer...

  • Data Scientist

    vor 2 Wochen

    Genf, Genf, Schweiz AXEPTA SA Vollzeit

    About the Company:We are a globally recognized firm in the financial services industry, managing significant assets across multiple global markets. Committed to excellence and innovation in investment management, we are expanding our team in Geneva.Data Scientist Position Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist to join one of our dynamic...

  • Data Scientist

    vor 2 Wochen

    Genf, Genf, Schweiz Randstad Vollzeit

    Are you looking for a new position as a data scientist in the field of machine learning? Do you have the experience to excel in an international environment? Then we have a role for you.We are looking for someone to work within a team of data scientists to:Collect, clean, and preprocess large datasets for use in statistical modelling and machine learning...

  • Data Scientist

    vor 4 Wochen

    Genf, Genf, Schweiz Randstad Vollzeit

    Are you looking for a new position as a data scientist in the field of machine learning? Do you have the experience to excel in an international environment? Then we have a role for you.We are looking for someone to work within a team of data scientists to:Collect, clean, and preprocess large datasets for use in statistical modelling and machine learning...

  • Lead Data Scientist

    vor 2 Wochen

    Genf, Genf, Schweiz Trafigura Vollzeit

    Main Purpose:Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:Experience of working in a commercial oil trading environment. Development of forecasting models. Machine Learning & Deep Learning methods. Multivariate statistics. Strong Python and SQL coding skills with good understanding of software engineering best practices. Quantitive finance (futures...

  • Lead Data Scientist

    vor 2 Wochen

    Genf, Genf, Schweiz Trafigura Vollzeit

    Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:Consistent track record of excellence developing shipping analytics in commodity trading, shipping, or related industries. Masters or PhD in mathematics / physics / engineering / computer science or related field. Expert knowledge of machine learning methods and computational statistics (Data Science)....

  • F1 Data Scientist

    Vor 5 Tagen

    Genf, Genf, Schweiz FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE L'AUTOMOBILE Vollzeit

    F1 Data ScientistF1 Data Scientist The FIA Electronics Department leads the digital transformation through electronics and data systems. Within this department, the F1 Data Intelligence Group focuses on designing, building and deploying the data analysis platform that enables more effective real-time decisions trackside and allows data-driven design of...

  • Lead Data Scientist

    vor 2 Wochen

    Genf, Genf, Schweiz Trafigura Vollzeit

    Trafigura Geneva, SwitzerlandPosted 2 hours ago Permanent CompetitiveMain Purpose:Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:Experience of working in a commercial oil trading environment. Development of forecasting models. Machine Learning & Deep Learning methods. Multivariate statistics. Strong Python and SQL coding skills with good understanding...

  • Data Scientist

    vor 2 Monaten

    Genf, Genf, Schweiz BS-Team SA Vollzeit

    Chez BS-Team, nous avons à cœur d'accompagner nos collaborateurs tout au long de leur carrière en leur offrant des opportunités d'évolution. Nous sommes convaincus que l'élargissement des connaissances et des compétences est primordial pour leur réussite professionnelle et leur épanouissement au quotidien.Mission:Le data scientist a pour mission de...

  • Data Scientist

    vor 4 Wochen

    Genf, Genf, Schweiz BS-Team SA Vollzeit

    Chez BS-Team, nous avons à cœur d'accompagner nos collaborateurs tout au long de leur carrière en leur offrant des opportunités d'évolution. Nous sommes convaincus que l'élargissement des connaissances et des compétences est primordial pour leur réussite professionnelle et leur épanouissement au quotidien.Mission:Le data scientist a pour mission de...