We are looking for a dynamic and well-rounded Technical Manager who can easily engage at the country level, especially within a developing country context, to identify and support how data and technology can best support needs based on local context. The position will also guide how the GPSDD brings Partners together to strengthen data ecosystems, and how open data, earth observation and geospatial data, big data and citizen generated data can be accessed and used to achieve the SDGs and sustainable development more broadly.
- Work closely with the Director for Data Ecosystems Development to further define the overall strategy and workplan for data ecosystems to support the GPSDD network and development of in-country data ecosystems.
- Engage on a regular cadence with our country partners to identify key points of engagement to further support their data roadmap for sustainable development process.
- Engage with select technical partners to identify opportunities for their engagement in support of country level implementation on the SDGs.
- Further support the development of modules for the Data4SDGs Toolbox.
- Further support the development of API Highways including identifying relevant data clusters for incorporation, guide iterative development stages, and drive usage to increase the number of visualizations and applications.
- Drive innovation on API Highways through organizing challenges and hackathons.
- Provide recommendations on how our overall online experience can be better used to more readily connect supply and demand including facilitating the exchange of lessons learned.
- Support the development of case studies and blogs about innovation on the use of data and technology to support sustainable development and social good.
- Represent GPSDD as needed, at public events including in country engagements with our country partners
- Other duties as assigned.
- 7-10 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with policy influence and communications in data science, statistics, or international affairs preferred.
- Experience developing data programs and strategies especially within a developing country context.
- Experience designing workshop processes with country officials and extended stakeholders to understand needs and drive outcomes.
- Demonstrated understanding of APIs and technical issues including principles and standards, interoperability, open data, data visualization and apps, and data for action and decision making.
- Well versed on key issues, challenges and opportunities across data communities (official statistics, geospatial, big data, open data, IoT, and citizen generated data.
- Excellent writing, editing, interpersonal, and oral communications skills.
- Creativity and a strong knowledge of new ways to communicate about data.
- Attention to detail and adherence to deadlines.
- Strong skills working in teams and across many types of organizations – collaborator; problem solver; relationship-builder; with a knack for convening stakeholders across varied sectors.
- Sense of humor; highly organized; demonstrates grace under pressure; and delivers results in a fast-paced environment.
- A willingness to travel, domestically and internationally (around 25-35%, depending on needs) and the ability to interact with people from diverse, multi-cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle stress.
For full-time employees we offer an excellent range of benefits, including a choice of two health plans through CareFirst (PPO or HDHP). Dental insurance, vision discount plan, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Long-Term Care Insurance, Health Club Discounts, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program and Warby Parker discounts.
12 Paid holidays, 4 weeks of vacation, 10 sick days, 3 personal days and 8 weeks of parental leave (mother or father). Access to the UNFCU Credit Union, 150% match on our 403b retirement plan, Flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts and discounted Zipcar membership.
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This job can be performed from UNF’s Washington, DC or New York City office or from a remote location. Please specify your location in the cover letter.