Data Analyst, P3

In its Resolution A/RES/72/279, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the transformation of the Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO) as a stand-alone coordination office within the United Nations Secretariat. DCO exercises managerial and oversight functions of the resident coordinator system under the collective ownership of the members of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG). The position is located in the United Nations Development Coordination Office (DCO) Regional Office for Latin America and Caribbean, based in Panama City, and forms part of DCO's Data, Digital and Innovation (DDI) function. The Regional Office supports Resident Coordinators (RCs) and United Nations Country Teams (UNCTs) in advancing sustainable development priorities, strengthening development coordination and accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Working closely with the Regional Office, Resident Coordinator Offices (RCOs), UNCTs and relevant DCO headquarters teams, the Data Analyst provides technical expertise and analytical support to strengthen evidence-based decision-making, strategic planning and the delivery of development results. This includes supporting data-driven analysis of regional and country-level development trends, contributing to strategic foresight and anticipatory analysis to identify emerging risks, opportunities and longer-term development trajectories, and informing Common Country Analyses, United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks and other strategic planning and coordination processes. The Data Analyst develops and applies data analytics, visualisation and related tools to translate complex information into actionable and forward-looking insights for regional and country-level decision-making. The incumbent also supports stronger data capabilities across RCOs and UNCTs, promotes collaboration with relevant UN entities and regional mechanisms, and facilitates access to corporate and regional data, digital and innovation expertise in response to country needs. The incumbent establishes and maintains relationships with relevant technical specialists, data owners and subject matter experts across the United Nations system and other partner organisations to support data quality, analytical coherence, knowledge exchange and the development of fit-for-purpose data products. The incumbent reports to the Head of the Regional Office. The Chief of the Data, Digital and Innovation Section in DCO New York serves as an additional reporting officer to facilitate matrixed collaboration, technical coherence and alignment with DCO-wide standards and priorities.

Within delegated authority, the Data Analyst will be responsible for the following: Development of products/tools • 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 to identify relevant features and variables in structured and unstructured sources of information and data. • Develop and implement various analysis, reporting and quality control capabilities; identify appropriate data sources for analytics projects; locate and define new data analysis process improvement opportunities. • Develop reports, dashboards or other tools to effectively summarize findings and convey information to management. • Create interactive and static data visualizations and employ advanced features of data visualization tools to aid decision-making and communications of analysis outputs. • Lead production of data products such as reports or newsletters related to data analysis activities. Collaboration/ Coordination • Establish communication and cooperation with other parts of the organization to request data and express data needs. • Collaborate with data engineers and data scientists to improve data flows, data quality, etc. Research/ Study • Keep abreast of the current and emerging trends and developments in data analytics best practices, technologies and tools, and update management with findings and suggestions. Training • Conduct activities aimed at building capacity of staff on data analytics, including trainings for staff members and other personnel. Implementation • Support projects execution by conducting robust data analysis and collaborate with other team members to ensure that projects adhere to work plan objectives.

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of foundational concepts in data manipulation and data analysis such as data structures, statistical methods, etc.; Ability to perform quality assurance of data analysis outputs; Ability to assess data accuracy and consistency by performing data validation; Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions; Analytical thinking. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and proficiency in 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; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost, and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight, and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. TEAMWORK: Works 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.

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 or a related quantitative field is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Not available.

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in Data Analysis, Data Engineering or Data Science, is required. Knowledge of foundational concepts in data manipulation and data analysis such as data structures, statistical methods, etc is required. Knowledge of data life cycle including data collection, data wrangling, analysis, visualization, deployment, monitoring, and reporting is required. Knowledge in database management to extract, transform, and load data from various sources is required. Skills in relational databases (SQL) and programming languages (Python, R) is required. Skills in data storytelling and data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, and R is required. Ability to assess data accuracy and consistency by performing data validation is desirable. Skills to communicate complex and technical matters to diverse audiences is desirable.

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

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