Data Analytics and Knowledge Management Specialist

Host entity: UNICEF Sweden

Volunteer type: International

Areas of expertise: Communication, advocacy, public information, Education, Information technology and telecommunications

Application deadline: 21/08/2026

Mission and objectives

UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential.

UNICEF is guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child and strives to establish children's rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behaviour towards children.

UNICEF insists that the survival, protection and development of children are universal development imperatives that are integral to human progress.

Assignment context

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.

This UNV assignment will be based in the Office of Innovation (OOI). OOI works to catalyse UNICEF's and all its partners’ expertise and resources against key children-outcomes bottlenecks, with a view to continuously ideate and scale the most effective solutions with transformational potential at scale to achieve the child-related SDGs. The office is doing this by continuously exploring new ways of accelerating results for children, investing across a range of early stage solutions, and harnessing internal and external expertise towards continuously iterating and fine-tuning the most promising solutions for children through a systematic portfolio management approach, and leveraging all stakeholders’ innovation energy, knowhow and resources from intergovernmental, multilateral, private sector and non-governmental organizations. The position will be within the OOI Insights Team, which supports country offices and partners in identifying, validating, and scaling promising solutions through practical tools, strategic planning support and access to tailored data and analytics.

In addition to duty station specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.

Task description

Under the general guidance and direction of the Innovation Specialist (Knowledge Management and Data Analytics Lead), the UNV Data Analytics and Knowledge Management Specialist will:

Build and maintain data infrastructure

· Contribute to the management of data for the innovation portfolio and corporate reporting, including maintaining databases and setting up automated checks to identify and flag data quality issues.

· Develop and maintain data pipelines that facilitate and automate the collection, cleaning, and integration of data from multiple sources to feed data, information and knowledge products.

· Support the harmonization of innovation data management across the office by mapping and assessing the platforms and systems currently in use, to improve consistency, accuracy, and overall data quality, including through better integration between key platforms.

Develop user-centered data/information and knowledge products

· Develop and maintain interactive innovation data and knowledge products, including dashboards, automated reports, visualizations, and curated knowledge resources tailored to intended audiences (e.g., using Power BI, Power Apps, and Airtable). Engage with colleagues across technical, programmatic, and country teams to understand their needs and co-create effective products.

· Contribute to the concept, design, and production of flagship and strategic knowledge and reporting products, including the 'Year in Numbers' annual report, innovation factsheets, presentations, and evergreen resources for leadership and senior stakeholders.

· Respond to analytical needs as they arise for specific innovation solutions, identifying common data questions and gaps, providing targeted analyses, and producing digestible and engaging insights to increase their use across the organisation.

· Produce usage and adoption analytics on data and knowledge products, providing insights and recommendations to inform team priorities and product improvements.

Coordinate and improve knowledge systems

· Coordinate the rollout and adoption of knowledge platforms and initiatives, such as the knowledge repository, innovation portfolio, and country engagement coordination, working across teams to embed them into everyday ways of working and drive sustained uptake.

· Serve as a focal point to facilitate inputs to reporting and knowledge platforms by gathering, consolidating, and validating quantitative and qualitative inputs from multiple teams, and maintaining cadence and workflows to ensure timely and accurate contributions.

· Continuously explore and pilot new ways of designing systems and workflows to increase efficiency and output; applying systems thinking and human-centered design, and experimenting with automation and AI-assisted, rapid, and low-code prototyping approaches to streamline processes and enhance user experience.

Enable and build capacity

· Build colleagues' capacity to find and independently use data and knowledge platforms through user-friendly formats such as guidance and self-service resources, FAQs, video walk-throughs, AI assistants, and live training sessions;

Perform other data analytics, knowledge management, and reporting tasks as needed.

Skills and experience

· At least three years of professional work experience in data analysis, monitoring and evaluation, business intelligence, or impact assessment; experience in knowledge management, visual design and communications is a strong asset;

· Experience across the full data-to-product cycle (cleaning, analysis, reporting, and the translation of datasets into clear, engaging, user-centered information or knowledge products); familiarity with data pipeline development and automation is an asset;

· Demonstrated ability to elicit, reconcile and integrate input from diverse stakeholders and to turn competing requirements into coherent deliverables;

· Experience in data storytelling and developing engaging visual materials to convey insights, using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and PowerPoint, or data-visualization platforms such as Power BI or Tableau;

· Some experience designing data and knowledge systems, services and workflows with human-centered design at its core (framing user needs, prototyping, and iterating with users); familiarity with low-code (e.g., Power Apps) and AI-assisted prototyping is a strong asset;

· Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly; experience in capacity development and facilitating learning processes across different cultural contexts is an asset;

· Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of colleagues and partners;

· Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.);

· Affinity with or interest in UNICEF's mission, and curiosity and creativity in applying system thinking and human-centered design methodologies for development; knowledge of the environment in which UNICEF operates and an understanding of the constraints of working in a developing-country context is an asset.

Working knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Competencies and values

UNICEF Core Values
· Diversity and Inclusion
· Integrity
· Commitment
UNICEF Core Competencies
· Communication (verbal and written)
· Working with People
· Drive for Results
UNICEF Functional Competencies
· Deciding and Initiating Action
· Relating and networking
· Persuading and Influencing
· Learning and Researching
· Creating and Innovating
· Formulating Strategies and Concepts
· Planning and Organising
· Adapting and Responding to Change
· Entrepreneurial Thinking

Living conditions

Stockholm, Sweden, awaits as an enticing opportunity for candidates seeking a distinguished duty station. This vibrant city offers a secure and well-connected environment, ensuring a smooth transition for international professionals. With a temperate climate featuring both invigorating winters (averaging around -3°C or 26.6°F) and delightful summers (averaging around 20°C or 68°F), Stockholm provides a diverse living experience. Housing options abound, allowing individuals to tailor their living arrangements to their preferences. You'll find reliable access to high-quality essentials like food, water, and electricity, while Stockholm's exceptional healthcare system ensures your well-being through access to both public and private healthcare services. Banking facilities are readily available, and the city boasts a robust communications infrastructure, providing widespread internet and mobile coverage. In summary, Stockholm invites candidates to embark on a unique professional journey in a city that combines security, modern amenities, and an exceptional living environment.

UN Volunteer entitlements and allowances:
The purpose of the allowances and entitlements paid to UN Volunteers is to enable UN Volunteers to sustain a secure standard of living at the duty stations in line with United Nations standards without incurring personal costs. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for the UN Volunteer’s service. Contingent on specific eligibility criteria, location of the volunteer assignment and contractual type and category, the payment of allowances will begin from the date of Commencement of Service For more information on entitlements please read the Condition of Service (https://explore.unv.org/cos). For information specific to your assignment please see below:

Monthly Living Allowance (Per month, apx.): USD 2782.98
Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 4000
Exit allowance (for each month served, paid on completion of contract): USD 225
Medical and life insurance: Cigna Private Insurance

Leave entitlements:
Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month
Certified sick leave: 30 days
Uncertified sick leave: 7 days
Learning leave: 10 working days per consecutive 12 months
Maternity Leave: 16 weeks
Paternity Leave: 10 days

Full eligibility requirements, conditions of service and application instructions are available on the official UNV platform.