DATA SPECIALIST, NOC

Overview

The Data Specialist will develop and implement databases, data collection systems, and data analytics to optimize statistical efficiency and quality. The role supports the integration agenda within the Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns using statistical methods.
• Develop and implement analysis, reporting, and quality control capabilities.
• Develop reports, dashboards, or other tools to summarize findings on nexus - development, humanitarian, and peace.
• Document requirements, background information, and methodology.
• Create interactive and static data visualizations.
• Lead production of data products such as reports or newsletters.
• Draft inputs for various documents and reports.
• Establish communication and cooperation to request data and express data needs.
• Collaborate with data engineers and data scientists to improve data flows and quality.
• Keep abreast of current and emerging trends in data analytics best practices, technologies, and tools.
• Conduct activities aimed at building capacity of staff on data analytics.
• Support project execution by conducting robust data analysis.

Required Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions is required. Demonstrated skills in data storytelling and data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, and R is required. Demonstrated ability to perform quality assurance of data analysis outputs is required. Demonstrated ability to assess data accuracy and consistency by performing data validation is desirable. Experience in providing strategic support to research and data analysis, knowledge management or project/programme management in the context of development cooperation or related area is desirable.

Qualifications

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, economic or social sciences, or a related 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.

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