Result of ServiceThe core architecture of the IMEO database is audited and a report outlining recommended improvements on data management and data processing is developed. Work LocationRemote Expected duration3 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe UN Environment Programme’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) is a data-driven, action-focused initiative that drives deep reductions in methane emissions– the second biggest contributor to global climate change and a key opportunity to reduce warming in the near-term. IMEO’s mission is to provide the open, reliable, and actionable methane data needed to cut emissions at the speed and scale necessary to achieve the Paris Agreement goals. To do this, IMEO is harnessing a methane data revolution under way thanks to rapidly advancing technology and momentum for methane action. IMEO collects, integrates, and reconciles data from methane-detecting satellites, scientific measurement studies, rigorous industry reporting through the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0), and national emissions inventories. The IMEO database is underpinning IMEO's mission. The IMEO database auditor will conduct an audit of the IMEO database, working in close consultation with the IMEO data practice head to review the database architecture and core data practices. He/She will highlight criticalities of the current data architecture and procedures and recommend areas for intervention He/She will document the current data structure and provide useful guidance for further improvements. He/She will create a data dictionary that will be available to the broader team to facilitate the communication between the technical team and the stakeholders on the availability of the current data. Qualifications/special skillsMasters in engineering, statistics, computer science, or equivalent Required 10+ years of experience in Data Management Required: Experience in processing large volumes of data especially coming from Oil and Gas sector. Required: Experience in dealing with production and infrastructure databases, inventories etc.. Required: Proficiency in data processing methods, including those based on machine learning, and remote sensing data processing tools. Required: Skills in geospatial information and analysis. Desired: Knowledge of the main methane emission specific sources within the fossil fuel sector; familiarity with energy infrastructure and facilities databases is a plus. Desired: Demonstrated scientific expertise, including but not limited to a record of scholarly publications. LanguagesFluency in English Additional InformationScope: A. IMEO Database architecture review: The audit shall connect purpose and deliverables detailed below with core database architecture: 1. Database structure (high level review) a. Tables and b. taxonomy, c. purpose of tables and groups of tables d. data models supporting deliverables (deliverables listed below—include patches, anticipated future develoments) 2. Interview of key IMEO staff on functionality/pain points 3. IMEO Annual Report a. High level Trends b. Company factsheets c. Country factsheets (exporting and importing countries) 4. IMEO Data Platform(Is the database/data structure adequate to support next steps or or original 2024 plans for data platform): a. Asset normalization (IMEO categorizations) b. Location and representation (op, non-op, disclosed, asset type) c. Tooltips d. Factsheets 5. Taxonomy a. MARS relationships (MARS facility table issues) b. Other IMEO references (science studies) 6. Company data and analysis a. Program-wide data tools b. Company-specific benchmarking c. (possible tools and approaches)—power bi? Other app? B. Overall IMEO database recommendations (within IMEO) 1. Is database structure documentation adequate (recommendations) 2. Is data model documentation adequate 3. Are tech specifications (webapp and platform) adequate (recommendations) 4. Options for handling known issues and documentation (recommendations) 5. Possible tools and approaches outside current solutions C. Other considerations as access levels develop along with IMEO platform 1. Is the data security adequately covered (eg access to OGMP 2.0 data for its team, all data limited to IMEO, potential for company access to subset of data)? 2. What are approaches to security for OGMP data (access for OGMP team) 3. Company-level access (access for company members of OGMP)—access through webapp, powerbi, IMEO platform No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.