Project Specialist (Data Governance), (P-3), TA, #00136405, Office of Strategy & Evidence (OSE) - Innocenti, Florence, Italy
Join UNICEF’s Data Transformation Initiative (DTI) to help build a more efficient, data‑informed organization by championing strong data governance standards, guiding the development of robust governance frameworks, and driving the successful implementation of data practices that
Closing: 2026-03-10
Updated: 2026-03-03
Country: Italy
Structured facts
Category: UN
Country: Italy
Duty station: Headquarters|Italy | Programme
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Grade: Not specified
Posted: 2026-02-24
Updated: 2026-03-03
Role overview
Join UNICEF’s Data Transformation Initiative (DTI) to help build a more efficient, data‑informed organization by championing strong data governance standards, guiding the development of robust governance frameworks, and driving the successful implementation of data practices that
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.
For every child, the right to a Digital future
For this role, UNICEF is looking for skilled Data Governance Specialist to support the implementation of the Data Transformation Initiative. The ideal candidate will be responsible for championing good governance practices, providing technical advice on data governance initiatives, and supporting the implementation of the Data Transformation Initiative.
Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:
1. Data Transformation
2. Data Governance
3. Key Data Assets
4. Data Management, Data Quality and Data Architecture
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Data Governance Specialist (DTI) P3 TA.pdf
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements
- Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Information Management,Computer Science, Data Management, Data Governance, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering and any other related fields. Certificate "Certified Data Management Prof