Data Analyst at UN-Habitat

RESPONSIBILITIES
The individual contractor will work in the Knowledge and Innovation Branch, under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Data and Analytics Unit. She/he will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Contribute to the analysis and updates of the Urban Indicators Database including follow up with National Statistical systems on SDGs and Urban Monitoring Framework (UMF) related data and reporting mechanisms.
• Compile a database comprising of selected Human Settlement Indicators at the city level based on Degree of Urbanization (DEGURBA) for selected countries.
• Contribute to piloting data gathering using tools developed as part of monitoring and reporting of urban SDGs in countries.
• Prepare/contribute to various statistical tables and annexes, as part of UN-Habitat flagship reports, background papers relating to the NUA and other internationally agreed goals and targets relevant to sustainable urbanization and human settlements.
• Support the collection, processing, evaluation and dissemination of various forms of data from Member states, UN-Habitat branches and regional or field offices, civil society, NGOs and partner databases including those from other UN agencies, UN Statistical Division, UN population Division, etc.
• Undertake any other activities in support to the development of SDG11+ metadata and indicator methodological works and organization of Expert Group Meetings.

Qualifications/special skills

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A diploma in Statistics, or any other closely related field is desired.
• At least ten years of progressive experience as researcher/analyst working on a broad range of urban and human settlements issues at the local, national and international levels is required.
• Some level of knowledge of and experience working with the SDGs is highly desirable.

Languages

• For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is required. Although not a requirement, knowledge of any other UN language will be an advantage