Data Specialist
Organizational Context
The UN Secretariat's Resident Coordinator System (RCS) reform aims to enhance the UN Development System's effectiveness in achieving the 2030 Agenda and SDGs. UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCOs), led by empowered Resident Coordinators, support country-level development priorities. This Data Specialist role is within the UN RCO in Mogadishu, Somalia, reporting to the Head of the RCO.
Job Purpose
This role is crucial for supporting inter-agency UNCT groups and tracking the Cooperation Framework within the UN RCO in Mogadishu. The Data Specialist will develop and implement databases, data collection systems, and analytics to optimize statistical efficiency and quality. Key responsibilities include identifying and analyzing trends, developing reports and dashboards, creating data visualizations, and leading the production of data products. The position also involves collaborating with internal and external counterparts, building data analytics capacity among staff, supporting project execution, and contributing to monitoring, evaluation, and learning cycles. The role aims to leverage data to inform decision-making, improve communication, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives and national statistical standards.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, and analytics to optimize statistical efficiency and quality. Analyze trends and patterns using statistical methods, identifying relevant features from data sources. Implement analysis, reporting, and quality control capabilities, identifying data sources and process improvement opportunities. Create reports, dashboards, and visualizations to convey findings to management. Document methodologies and establish data practices. Collaborate with data engineers and scientists to enhance data flows and quality. Stay updated on data analytics best practices and tools. Build data analytics capacity through training. Support project execution with robust data analysis. Identify gaps in national statistical systems and recommend UN responses. Assess model evaluation and conduct outcome-level analysis. Supervise and guide colleagues in data-centric roles. Collaborate on monitoring, evaluation, and learning cycles.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressive experience in translating business requirements into technical solutions is required. Demonstrated skills in data storytelling and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, R) are required. Experience in data quality assurance and validation is required. Experience in supporting research, data analysis, or project management in development cooperation is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Quality Assurance, Data Visualization, Communication, Planning and Organizing, Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Adaptability.