Associate Data Specialist
Organizational Context
The UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the UN Secretariat, support countries in achieving development priorities and SDGs. As part of a global reform, UN RCOs are central to the UN Development System's effectiveness. This role supports the UN RCO in Riyadh, reporting to the Head of the Office, contributing to the UN 2.0 shift.
Job Purpose
The Associate Data Specialist supports the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (UN RCO) in Riyadh by managing, coordinating, quality-assuring, and analyzing UN Country Team (UNCT) results data and information management processes. This involves systematically collecting, validating, processing, and maintaining data in systems like IMS and UN INFO, coordinating reporting requirements with UNCT focal points, and resolving data discrepancies. The role is crucial for preparing the UN Annual Results Report by consolidating inputs, verifying data, ensuring quality, and developing analytical content. The specialist collaborates with various stakeholders to improve data quality and support coherent UNCT reporting and analysis, aligning with the UN 2.0 shift towards data-driven approaches.
Responsibilities
Implement and optimize databases, data collection systems, and analytics strategies for efficiency and quality. Analyze and interpret trends using statistical methods. Acquire, clean, and maintain data in databases/systems, implementing process improvements. Develop reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to summarize findings and aid decision-making. Track and report on data initiatives, contributing to data products like reports and newsletters. Gather business requirements to identify pain points and support data-driven analysis. Compile data insights and prepare supporting materials for stakeholders. Stay updated on data analytics best practices, technologies, and tools. Contribute to data collection and preliminary analysis for model assessments and verification. Assist in building data analytics capacity through training and workshops. Support team members with data verification, routine reporting, and administrative tasks.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of progressive experience in data analysis, information management, results reporting, or project management is required. Experience coordinating data/reporting processes with multiple stakeholders and working with information management platforms is essential. Experience with annual results reporting, project management, and data visualization tools is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Communication, Teamwork, Planning and Organizing, Project Management, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Resource Management, Data Quality Assurance, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Information Management, Reporting.