Data Analysis and Monitoring & Evaluation Associate
Organizational Context
UNHCR is mandated to protect people forced to flee and stateless persons, safeguarding their rights and supporting solutions to displacement. In India, UNHCR collaborates with government, UN entities, civil society, and refugee-led organizations to enhance protection, promote inclusion, and advance solutions for refugees and asylum-seekers. Reliable data and analysis are crucial for understanding needs, monitoring progress, improving programs, and informing decision-making, reporting, and advocacy.
Job Purpose
The UN Volunteer will support UNHCR India by strengthening the collection, management, analysis, and utilization of operational and program data. This assignment integrates data analysis with monitoring and evaluation support, aiming to produce credible evidence on UNHCR's results and the situation of displaced populations. The role involves collaborating with colleagues and partners to maintain data sets, support monitoring activities, ensure data quality, and translate findings into accessible analyses for planning, reporting, and program improvement. This is an entry-level, learning-oriented position requiring close supervision, structured guidance, and adherence to UNHCR's data protection and ethical standards.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer, the UN Associate Volunteer will support data management and analysis. Key tasks include compiling, cleaning, validating, and organizing operational, program, and monitoring data from UNHCR units and partners. The role involves conducting routine data quality checks, identifying inconsistencies, and documenting issues. The volunteer will assist in preparing summary statistics, charts, and dashboards for planning and reporting, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative information to identify trends and present findings clearly. Responsibilities also include supporting indicator tracking, results monitoring, and documenting data sources. The associate will contribute to designing and implementing data collection and monitoring activities, reviewing data collection tools, and consolidating information for reports. Additionally, the role involves supporting participatory monitoring approaches, maintaining an organized evidence base, participating in team meetings, and assisting in preparing learning materials on data management. Strict adherence to data protection and confidentiality is required.
Work Experience
Requires 1 month of relevant experience. Demonstrated interest or experience in data collection, cleaning, analysis, statistics, monitoring and evaluation, research, or results-based management is needed. Experience using data to identify trends and communicate findings is desirable. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel or comparable spreadsheet software is preferred. Experience in humanitarian or development sectors is an asset.
Skills
Key competencies include Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, and Working in Teams. Technical skills include Technological Awareness, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and ideally experience with data visualization, statistical, database, GIS, or digital data-collection tools. Strong analytical thinking and clear written/verbal communication are essential.