Statistics & Monitoring Officer (P2), Temporary Position (364 days), #138654, OSE
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built, offering diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
Job Purpose
The incumbent contributes to the compilation, quality assessment, analysis, and estimation of mortality and demographic data. This role is crucial for generating and communicating evidence on mortality and demographics, supporting the dissemination and use of this evidence, and strengthening country and organizational capacity for mortality and demographic monitoring. The position supports the overall workplan and objectives of the UNICEF Data and Analytics Section and OSE. The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does. Investing in the health, education, and protection of disadvantaged citizens addresses inequity, giving all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential and leading to sustained growth and stability of countries. This focus on equity accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will contribute to the compilation, quality assessment, analysis, and estimation of mortality and demographic data. This includes utilizing database management, data compilation, and innovative data technologies. A key responsibility is contributing to the generation and communication of evidence on mortality and demographics through data analysis, reporting, and knowledge generation. The role also involves supporting the dissemination and use of mortality and demographic evidence to relevant stakeholders. Furthermore, the incumbent will contribute to strengthening both country and organizational capacity for mortality and demographic monitoring and analysis. This position will also provide support to the overall workplan and objectives of the UNICEF Data and Analytics Section and OSE, aligning with broader organizational priorities. The role requires experience in statistical modeling, applied statistics, and proficiency in statistical programming languages like R, alongside strong computer skills in Microsoft Office. Experience with emerging analytical tools, including AI-assisted applications for data processing and knowledge management, is also a requirement.
Work Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in demography or statistics is required. This experience should specifically include work in mortality estimation or demographic modeling, demonstrating practical application of statistical knowledge.
Skills
Database management, Data compilation, Data quality assessment, Data analysis, Data estimation, Statistical modeling, Applied statistics, Statistical programming (R), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Technical report writing, Emerging analytical tools, AI-assisted applications