Statistician
Organizational Context
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) promotes sustainable towns and cities, acting as the UN system's focal point for urbanization and human settlement matters. It collaborates with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable urban environments. This role is situated within the Data and Statistics Unit (DSU) of the Knowledge & Innovation Branch, contributing to data-driven insights and global monitoring of housing and urban development.
Job Purpose
This Statistician role is crucial for strengthening housing and urban data availability, accessibility, and analysis within UN-Habitat. The position supports global monitoring of SDG 11 and the New Urban Agenda, and the generation of urban indicators. The incumbent will develop and implement data collection methods, leverage digital technology for data processing, ensure data quality, and conduct analytical programs. This includes methodological research, developing statistical models, and providing technical advisory services to member states for capacity building in data production and utilization for sustainable urbanization goals. The role also involves supporting the Global Urban Data Coalition and contributing to data-driven planning and decision-making.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include initiating and coordinating the development of data collection methodologies and advancing the application of digital technology for data management. The role requires ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and comparability of collected data. It involves planning and conducting analytical statistical programs, including project identification, analysis, and technical advisory for national capacity building. The incumbent will supervise the development of statistical databases and software, conduct methodological research on statistical standards, and develop new statistical methods and quantitative models. Providing guidance and advice on statistical programs, coordinating seminars and workshops, and managing assigned sections are also key duties. Additionally, the role involves analyzing data to identify trends, generating insights through visualizations, and providing technical support to the Global Urban Data Coalition.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in statistics or a related data field is required. This includes experience in developing capacity-building projects, conducting training workshops, and promoting indicators for policy formulation. Experience with urban and housing indicators, and the application of digital technology for statistics is also required. Experience in statistical projects and within multilateral organizations is desirable.
Skills
Proficiency in statistics and data analysis, ability to interpret data for decision-making, strong analytical, drafting, reporting, and presentation skills. Effective communication, teamwork, and organizational skills. Experience with digital technology for data collection and analysis. Knowledge of urban and housing indicators and statistical methodologies.