Associate Data Specialist
Organizational Context
The UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO) support countries in achieving development priorities and SDGs, operating under the UN Secretariat's Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO). This role is within the UN RCO in Moroni, Comoros, reporting to the Head of the RCO, and contributes to the UN 2.0 shift focused on data and digital transformation.
Job Purpose
The Associate Data Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing databases, data collection systems, and analytics to optimize statistical efficiency and quality. This role supports evidence-based decision-making by analyzing trends, maintaining data systems, and creating reports and dashboards. The specialist collaborates with internal and external counterparts to share best practices and contributes to the UN's data-driven approach by developing data science products and building capacity in data analytics for staff and partners.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, and analytics to optimize statistical efficiency and quality. Identify and analyze trends using statistical methods. Acquire, clean, and maintain data systems, ensuring data accuracy and consistency. Create reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support decision-making. Document methodologies and establish data practices. Design process improvements, automate manual tasks, and optimize data delivery. Collaborate with data engineers and scientists. Build capacity in data analytics for staff and partners. Contribute to the development of data science products using advanced analytical methods. Serve as a resource person for data analytics within the RCO, promoting a data-driven culture.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of experience in translating business requirements into technical solutions is required. Experience in data quality assurance and data validation is also required. Experience with data storytelling, visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, R), and data analytics is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Communication, Planning and Organizing, Teamwork, Analytical thinking, Data analysis, Data visualization, Database management, Statistical methods, Problem-solving, Collaboration, Capacity building.