Associate Data Specialist
Organizational Context
The UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the UN Secretariat's Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO), support countries in achieving development priorities and SDGs. This role is within the RCO in Podgorica, Montenegro, reporting to the Head of the RCO, and contributes to the UN 2.0 shift focused on data, digital, and innovation.
Job Purpose
The Associate Data Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the UN Resident Coordinator's Office in Podgorica, Montenegro. This position contributes to the UN's reform efforts by enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of development operations through data-driven strategies. The specialist will develop and implement databases, data collection systems, and analytics to optimize statistical quality and efficiency. They will collaborate with internal and external counterparts to share best practices and contribute to thematic working groups, fostering coordination and knowledge sharing to advance common priorities and accelerate the 2030 Agenda.
Responsibilities
Implement and maintain databases, data collection systems, and data analytics strategies to optimize statistical efficiency and quality. Identify, analyze, and interpret trends and patterns using statistical methods. Acquire, clean, and manage data from various sources, implementing process improvements for data analytics tasks. Develop monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) products for UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks. Create reports, dashboards, and visualizations to summarize findings and support decision-making for management, partners, and donors. Stay updated on data analytics best practices, technologies, and tools. Assist with data preparation, preliminary analysis, and routine reporting tasks. Support MEL activities and national counterparts in data collection, synthesis, and validation processes.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of progressive experience is required in translating business requirements into technical solutions and in data management, including extracting, transforming, and loading data. Experience in communicating complex technical matters to diverse audiences is also required. Skills in data storytelling and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, R) are desirable.
Skills
Data Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, Database Management, Data Collection Systems, Statistical Analysis, Data Cleaning, Data Visualization, Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Analytical Thinking.