ASSISTANT DATA SPECIALIST, NOA

Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in both developed and less developed countries. Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG), UNDRR has over 160 staff located in its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and in regional offices. Specifically, UNDRR guides, monitors, analyses and reports on progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supports regional and national implementation of the Framework and catalyzes action and increases global awareness to reduce disaster risk working with UN Member States and a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians and the science and technology community. This project position is based in the Regional Office for Arab States in Cairo, Egypt and reports to the Deputy Chief, under the overall authority of the Chief of the Regional Office.

Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: 1. Supports the installation, implementation, and operational use of DELTA-Resilience to strengthen national disaster risk and resilience analytics. 2. Assists in Sendai Framework Monitor (SFM) reporting and utilization, including data compilation, data quality check, validation, liaison with country coordinators and contributors, and submission in line with Sendai Framework indicators. 3. Building on existing loss and damage databases, including DesInventar, contributes to improving the quality, consistency, and interoperability of disaster loss and damage data across national systems. 4. Aligned with the Sendai Gender Action Plan (Sendai GAP), assists the improvement of data disaggregation by sex, age, income, and disability level, as well as by hazard types. 5. Contributes to the implementation of Global Disaster-Related Statistics Frameworks (G-DRSF) and the integration of disaster data and other official statistics domains to support losses and damages tracking. 6. Capacity Building: a. Supports capacity development of partners through technical assistance, training activities, and user support on disaster-related statistics and reporting tools. b. Contributes to the development of regional and national data training materials for primarily DELTA-Resilience and SFM. 7. Contributes to analytical inputs, reports, and monitoring products that inform risk-informed planning and decision-making. 8. Data Management and Systems Support: a. Compiles, clean, and tabulate disaster-related data and metadata, including SDG-relevant information, from official national and international sources. b. Maintains the DELTA-Resilience portal by performing backend data entry, uploading content, and updating statistical snapshots, blogs, indicators, and data sources as requested. c. Monitors National Statistical Office update calendars to ensure the most updated available official statistics are utilized. d. Verifies the accuracy and consistency of all information, data, and metadata entries to ensure high-quality reporting and portal integrity. 9. Performs other duties as required by UNDRR ROAS.

• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to data analysis, data science or other related specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to develop sources for data collection. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Ability to apply a human rights- and gender-based approach in UNDRR’s work to promote inclusion and uphold the principle of leaving no one behind. • Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. • Planning & Organizing: Develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in data sciences, statistics, economics, disaster risk reduction, information science, computer science, management information systems or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Successful completion of non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

No work experience is requisite with a relevant advanced university degree. Two (2) years of experience in data analysis, data sciences, statistics, data monitoring, disaster risk reduction, socio-economic development, or other related area in combination with a first level university degree is required. Experience in disaster risk assessment and monitoring, disaster risk reduction, or related area is required. Experience in working with the United Nations Common System or international organizations in supporting countries through technical cooperation and capacity development programmes is desirable. Experience in data management, data analysis and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Microsoft Power BI) and statistical/econometric software packages (e.g. STATA) is desirable.

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Candidates for the National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located (Egypt). This is a project post. Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The appointment or assignment and renewal or extension thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. In line with the overall United Nations policy, the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction encourages a positive workplace culture which embraces inclusivity and leverages diversity within its workforce. Measures are applied to enable all staff members to contribute equally and fully to the work and development of the organization, including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies and standards of conduct.

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