Responsibilities
Initiates and co-ordinates the development of appropriate methods for obtaining relevant data.
Ensure the quality of collected data for accuracy, consistency and comparability.
Plans and conducts analytical programmes of work in relevant areas of statistics. This may include: identifying projects, conducting analysis and participating in technical advisory activities for national capacity building.
Supervises and contributes to the development of relevant databases, web publishing tools and other software for collection, storage and distribution of statistical data.
Undertakes methodological research with regard to standards on concepts, definitions and classifications to assist countries and other constituents in strengthening their statistical development.
Develops new or improved statistical methods and quantitative models for analyses and projections.
Provides guidance and advice to other departments, field experts, in the planning, operation and evaluation of statistical programmes and projects.
Plans and co-ordinates seminars, workshops, expert meetings.
Plans, organizes, manages and supervises the work of the section assigned.
Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in statistics, mathematics, economics, sociology, demography or related field is required.
A first level university degree in combination with two (2) years of additional qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in data collection and analysis or related area is required.
Experience with the design and use of urban indicators, the development of monitoring capacity building projects, and conducting workshops for training and developing and promoting indicators for policy formulation is desirable.
Experience in working with the UN or similar international organization is desirable.
A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
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