UNICEF is the world’s largest children’s charity working to protect vulnerable children, globally and here in Australia. Run entirely on voluntary donations, we work to improve the lives of every vulnerable child, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day our teams are on the ground in 190 countries working with local partners to deliver lifesaving help and create lasting change. From vaccinating children in war zones to providing early childhood education access in Indigenous communities, donations help us to protect every child, no matter what. 

Whilst our preference is 4 days a week, we are open to a working pattern that is flexible or someone building to 4 days over an initial agreed period.  Our contract will commence as 8 months with the possibility to extend, if the work continues to take shape and build momentum!    

At UA we are proud of the flexible environment we have created built around the diversity of our team and their needs. A competitive salary with a broad range of wellbeing benefits of course is on offer.

What we are looking for   

We are looking for someone with solid business process skills and strong data analyst skills to guide the implementation of numerous ‘’use cases’’ through ideation to effective delivery into production use by staff (ie: end to end). A key feature of this role is engaging cross-functionally and providing expertise to guide UA use of a strategic data platform.  

You’ll be a core member of our strategic ‘’prepare for the future’’ initiative to help guide UNICEF Australia across a range of improvements. UNICEF Australia is in the early stages of introducing a strategic data platform (Microsoft Fabric) to bring together disparate internal data sources and identify suitable external data sources to improve decision-making. This initiative will focus on supporting the organisation’s achievement of our strategic objectives; through dashboards, reporting, and data insights. 

Your day will include 

1. Business Process Analysis 

• Collaboration cross-functionally with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements, conducting thorough analysis and mapping.  

• Shape the creation and documentation of ‘’use cases’’ for the strategic data platform, focused on benefit to be realised  

• Provide expert guide and coaching for staff to translating how current processes could be re-imagined.  

• Produce low-fi / hi-fi mock-ups for required dashboards and reports  

2. Data Analysis 

• Develop and deploy dashboards, reports, or any other BI methods to support decision-making  

• Design and implement data models / structures in support of ‘’use case’’ implementation  

• Perform data validation, testing and quality checks to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data inputs and outputs.  

• Ensure data governance remains core to project deliver, particularly regarding permissions and access to sensitive data  

3. Documentations and Process 

• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including process maps, data flows, requirements matrix, and technical specifications.  

• Self-manage project progress and status reporting  

• Provide training to core staff on how to understand and use new dashboard and reports  

We would like you to have the following skills and experience  

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills   

• Proficiency in suitable technical skills: SQL, Python, PowerBI  

• Proficiency in Microsoft’s Azure data environment, specifically ETL processes as part of Data Factory and familiarity with OneLake and with standard Medallion data architectures  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; confidence to ask questions and dig deeper.  

• Solid understanding of data security and privacy requirements  

• Project management skillset to move the project forward (tracking, status reporting)  

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently towards deadlines in a professional and confident manner.  

• Understanding and commitment to the rights of children and the work of UNICEF  

• At least 3 years of experience in comparable work 

What will it feel like to work at UNICEF Australia 

• An environment and culture built on the importance of teamwork, collaboration and shared purpose 

• Sector leading salary packaging and a competitive salary commensurate with the NFP sector 

• A flexible work environment with balance between home and office work, which puts the wellbeing of our staff at the centre of our decision making 

• A positive and values-driven work culture which celebrates our achievements and recognises our teams 

• A wellbeing package which includes such things as access to Birthday leave, EAP, nutrition, exercise, financial and legal support  

• Commitment to our child-first philosophy with generous paid parental leave and offering  

• The opportunity to support a global impactful cause and make a difference for every child  

How To Apply 

To apply for this fantastic opportunity please select APPLY and submit the following documents in PDF format: 

• Your Cover Letter, outlining your relevant experience and highlighting a summary of your strengths 

• Your CV  

For further information, please be in touch with our People & Culture Team: recruitment@unicef.org.au. 

Applications close Sunday 5th January 

All applicants are required to be legally entitled to work in Australia. UNICEF Australia has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation and adheres to strict safeguarding principles. All successful candidates will be required to undergo rigorous background checks (including National Police Check and Working with Children Check) and sign and abide by our Code of Conduct on Child Safeguarding & Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.