Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 27 May 2018
Purpose of the role
We are looking for a Business Analyst to order to define the scope, timing and cost parameters of a solution which allows for the secure search and matching of data identity records between different databases and systems within ICRC and with other stakeholders such as National Red Cross / Red Crescent Societies, UN agencies, Forensic institutions, etc.
The study builds on the existing Ecosystem and preliminary consultations with National Societies and the UNHCR. It defines the needs and the business scenarios, and proposes different types of solutions to significantly increase the successful search of missing persons by allowing to search through massive amount of identity records in databases which are currently built in silo. In a second stage, a project will build models and define search algorithms that capture a wide range of humanitarian operations and analyze structured and unstructured data identity records (e.g. for missing persons or missing relatives) from multiple sources to match beneficiary data, extract trends and relevant humanitarian aid insights.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Run the feasibility study on a day-to-day basis, on behalf of the Steering Committee: organize, prepare, conduct, coordinate, facilitate, report on all activities necessary to achieve the feasibility study’s objectives.
- Report on the study progress, identify issues requiring validation and prepare all documents and decision-making meetings for the Steering Committee.
- Engage with selected non ICRC actors (National Societies, UNHCR…) in order to define the needs and business scenarios and propose different types of solutions and a phasing approach.
- Deliver a feasibility study / project mandate containing the following main elements:
- Analysis of the main business scenarios and use cases
- Type of data to be tagged
- Proposals for scope of the project
- Analysis of major impacts on the working processes (change)
- Main options for a service support users
- Data Protection Impact assessment
- Detailed areas in which agreements will need to be reached with UNHCR
- Phasing implementation
- Costs and resources needed.
- Analyse the implications of this new matching capacity on business processes, in particular how it will change the work of the RFL teams in terms of data collection and analysis.
- Contribute to other projects with a digital matching dimension (AMPM Platform)
- Identify suitable technology for the solution.
- Evaluate raw information as necessary; delve into data to discover discrepancies and matching patterns
- Define the potential scope of the solution, identifying the dependencies with existing / future projects
- Estimate the costs and needed resources; propose a timeline
Education and experience required
- Bachelor/Master Degree in data / information management or a related field
- Confirmed experience in Restoring Family Links (RFL)/ Family Tracing; understanding of the RFL Movement strategy/family tracing concepts and challenges; a deep understanding of how a matching capacity / tool can facilitate the search of missing persons.
- 3+ years of experience in analyzing humanitarian business processes.
- English: fluent.
Desired profile and skills
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Outstanding organizational and problem-solving aptitude
- Understanding of digital intelligence, robotic process automation, research and machine learning
- Knowledge of statistics, data analytics, and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc.) would be an asset
Additional Information
- Location : Geneva
- Type of contract : 6 months
- Activity rate : 100%
- Length of assignment : 6 months, extendable
- Estimated start date : 01/07/2018
- Application deadline : Sunday 27th May 2018
How to apply:
To apply, please visit: http://bit.ly/2rGeLMh