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Power BI Expert

Power BI Expert

CompanyUNFPA
LocationMontreal, QC, Canada
Salary$5097 – $8122
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • A first-level university degree in computer science, data science, business analytics, information systems or a related field.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in Power BI report and dashboard development, with a portfolio demonstrating experience in financial reporting.
  • Strong understanding of Azure and SQL databases, and experience working within data warehouse environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial and programmatic information in visually engaging and intuitive formats.
  • Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct meetings with stakeholders (including finance officers, program managers, and donor relations teams) to gather reporting requirements.
  • Translate stakeholder needs into technical specifications and report design plans.
  • Design Power BI dashboards and reports for donor reporting and internal project management.
  • Propose and implement visual elements that clearly convey key insights, trends, and compliance with funding agreements.
  • Connect Power BI to existing Azure and SQL-based data warehouses.
  • Ensure data is accurately queried, cleaned, and transformed to support reporting needs.
  • Optimize data models for performance and usability, whilst minimizing complexity and maintenance efforts.
  • Work with stakeholders to test reports and validate outputs against source systems.
  • Iterate based on feedback and ensure alignment with reporting standards and donor requirements.
  • Develop comprehensive documentation, including report user guides and technical design documentation.
  • Train relevant ICAO personnel in the use and maintenance of the dashboards and underlying datasets.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Industry certifications in Power BI, SQL, or Azure.
  • Familiarity with accounting principles, financial statements, and donor reporting in an international development context.
  • Experience working with or for international organizations, preferably the UN or similar governmental entities.
  • A working knowledge of any other language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).