ASSISTANT DATA SPECIALIST, NOA

Overview

The Assistant Data Specialist assists in the development and implementation of databases, data collection systems, and data analytics to optimize statistical efficiency and quality. The role supports the United Nations Resident Coordination Office in Aden, Yemen.

Tasks Summary

• Support implementing databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
• Assist in the identification, analysis and interpretation of trends or patterns, using statistical methods to identify relevant features and variables in structured sources of information and data.
• Implement process improvement mechanisms for data analytics tasks; acquire and clean data from primary or secondary sources and maintain databases/data systems.
• Assist in the development of reports, dashboards or other tools to effectively summarize findings and convey information to management.
• Assist in the creation of basic data visualization outputs to aid decision-making and communications of analysis outputs.
• Assist in the production of data products like reports or newsletters related to data analysis activities.
• Support data collection and gathering business requirements across departments to identify pain points and support data-driven analysis.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned

Experience Requirements

A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating knowledge of foundational concepts in data manipulation and data analysis such as data structures, statistical methods is required. Knowledge of data life cycle including data collection, data wrangling, analysis, visualization, deployment, monitoring, and reporting is required. Demonstrated skills in relational databases (SQL) and programming languages (Python, R) is desirable. Demonstrated skills in Project management is desirable. Demonstrated skills in strategic thinking, analytical thinking and coordination is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in computer science, data science, analytics, statistics, applied mathematics, information management, data management, information systems, information science, economics, econometrics, engineering, accounting or a related quantitative field is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: English is required. Arabic is required.

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Contract Duration: UPTO 31 DECEMBER 2026

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