Index Development Project Consultant at UN-Habitat

Qualifications/special skills

Academic Qualifications:

• A master's degree in urban studies, statistics, mathematics, demography, economics, actuarial sciences, environmental sciences, monitoring and evaluation, or any other closely related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience in the fields of report writing, scientific writing, data management, quantitative research or monitoring may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

•  A minimum of 3 years of progressive work experience in data analytics, indices, development of methodologies for measurement frameworks, research on a broad range of urban and human settlements issues or any closely related area is required.
•  Good interpersonal skills and ability to foster communication among teams is required.
•  Familiarity of the UN system, including experience working in international settings is desirable.
•  Some level of knowledge of and experience working with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or the New Urban Agenda is highly desirable.
•  Previous work experience in organising technical workshops or publicity events is desirable.
•  Proven experience in working in teams, creativity, taking responsibility for project completion, delivering under tight deadlines is desirable.