Data Analyst
Organizational Context
The United Nations Secretariat, specifically the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), supports member states in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This role, based in Bangkok, Thailand, contributes to enhancing national SDG reporting and data communication through evidence-based insights and professionally designed dashboards.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to increase the utilization of evidence in national SDG reporting and improve the communication of SDG data. The role will support countries in analyzing their latest SDG data, developing user-friendly SDG progress dashboards for national monitoring and Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs), and implementing international data and metadata exchange standards. The objective is to enhance the capacity of project countries and the Statistics Division in effectively monitoring and disseminating SDG indicators, contributing to the balanced integration of sustainable development dimensions across the Asia-Pacific region.
Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for sourcing, processing, and analyzing the latest SDG data according to established methodologies. A key duty involves supporting project countries in analyzing their SDG data and developing accurate, user-friendly progress dashboards for national SDG monitoring and Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs). Additionally, the role includes assisting the Statistics Division and project countries in implementing international data and metadata exchange standards for the dissemination of SDG indicators. This work supports ESCAP's mandate to promote sustainable development and track progress in the Asia-Pacific region.
Work Experience
Required experience includes data analysis, data visualization, and the development of dashboards. Professional experience within the United Nations is desirable but not mandatory.
Skills
Data analysis, Data visualization, Dashboard development, Understanding of SDG indicators, International data and metadata exchange standards, English fluency.