Regional Data Management and Analytical Support
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Coordination Office (DCO) oversees the Resident Coordinator system. The Regional Office for Arab States (DCO/ROAS) provides regional support to Resident Coordinators and their offices. This role, based in Amman, is a 6-month consultancy to strengthen regional data management and analytical capabilities.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to strengthen the availability, quality, consistency, and utilization of regional and country-level data for evidence-informed planning and decision-making within the UN system in the Arab States. The role will support Resident Coordinator Offices, contribute to regional integration platforms, and conduct foresight analysis on multi-country and cross-boundary issues. A key objective is to identify and implement innovative and responsible uses of artificial intelligence in data management and analysis, ensuring compliance with UN data protection and security standards. The consultancy will also focus on enhancing staff capacity in data management, analytics, and responsible AI practices, ensuring a smooth handover of knowledge and tools.
Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for strengthening data quality, documentation, accessibility, interoperability, and reproducibility of regional datasets and products. This includes reviewing and updating databases, data collection arrangements, and analytical workflows, along with performing data cleaning and quality assurance. The role involves producing timely regional and cross-country analysis, visualizations, and decision-support products, such as dashboards and reports, identifying key trends and emerging issues. Support will be provided to DCO/ROAS, Resident Coordinator Offices, and UN Country Teams with data and analytical inputs for planning processes. Additionally, the consultant will prepare monitoring and reporting outputs, contribute to regional foresight analysis, and engage in consultations with stakeholders. Knowledge exchange and capacity development in data management and AI will be fostered, and innovative approaches, including responsible AI, will be explored and documented.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressive experience in data management, data analysis, information management, statistics, or business intelligence is required. Experience in developing and maintaining data systems, dashboards, analytical products, data quality processes, and reporting workflows is essential. Experience supporting the UN system or similar international organizations is desirable.
Skills
Data management, data analysis, information management, statistics, business intelligence, developing data systems and dashboards, data quality processes, reporting workflows, documentation, regional/cross-country analysis, strategic foresight, innovation, responsible AI, relevant data management and visualization tools.