UN Associate Data Specialist

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945, currently comprising 193 member states. Its mission is to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations, and to address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change. The UN Development System, which includes various agencies and programs, aims to support countries in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 203

• The UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO) play a crucial role in this mission by coordinating development efforts at the country level, ensuring that the UN's work is aligned with national priorities and the SDGs. The UN RCO operates under the leadership of an empowered UN Resident Coordinator, who is the highest-ranking UN official in the country. The organization emphasizes data-driven decision-making and innovation to enhance the effectiveness of its development initiatives.

Job Overview:
The UN Associate Data Specialist position is integral to the UN Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) in Hanoi, Vietnam. This role focuses on enhancing the UN's data capabilities to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2030 Agenda. The Associate Data Specialist will work closely with various stakeholders, including UN agencies, national statistical partners, and NGOs, to develop and implement data systems that optimize statistical efficiency and quality. The position requires a strong understanding of data engineering, data science, and analytics, as well as the ability to communicate complex data insights effectively. The incumbent will contribute to the development of reports, dashboards, and other tools that summarize findings and convey the impact of UN development efforts. This role is essential for ensuring that the UN's data initiatives are aligned with national priorities and contribute to evidence-based decision-making.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Associate Data Specialist will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including:

• Implementing databases, data collection systems, and data analytics strategies to enhance statistical efficiency and quality.
• Analyzing and interpreting trends or patterns in data using statistical methods.
• Improving processes for data analytics tasks and maintaining databases.
• Developing monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) products for UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks.
• Collaborating with national statistical partners to design digital tools and dashboards for tracking SDG progress.
• Creating reports and dashboards to summarize findings for management.
• Tracking progress on department-specific data initiatives.
• Assisting with data collection and preliminary analysis for various projects.
• Contributing to the production of data products like reports and newsletters. 1
• Supporting capacity-building activities for staff on data analytics. 1
• Conducting training sessions on results-based management and evaluation techniques. 1
• Assisting in monitoring and evaluation cycles to support national statistical processes. 1
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in fields such as computer science, data science, analytics, statistics, applied mathematics, information management, or social sciences. Alternatively, a first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree) combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted. The position requires a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in data science and analytics, with a strong understanding of statistics and predictive modeling. Skills in data storytelling and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and R are desirable, as is the ability to communicate complex data concepts to diverse audiences.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in relevant fields is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree) may be accepted in combination with additional qualifying experience. The educational background should ideally include coursework or training in data science, statistics, or related disciplines that provide a solid foundation for the analytical tasks required in this role.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in data science and analytics. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of core data concepts, including statistics and predictive modeling. Experience in quality assurance of data analysis outputs and data validation is desirable. Familiarity with data visualization tools and the ability to communicate technical information effectively are also important.

Languages:
English is the required working language for this position, with a minimum proficiency level of UN Level II in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. French is also a working language of the UN, but proficiency in French is not mandatory for this role. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively in English, as it is essential for collaboration and reporting within the UN framework.

Additional Notes:
This is a fixed-term position with an initial appointment period of one year, subject to budgetary approval and availability of funds. The position is open to nationals of Vietnam only, and candidates must be residing in the country or within commuting distance of the office. The UN is committed to achieving gender balance in its workforce and encourages female candidates to apply. The recruitment process is subject to various approvals, and candidates should ensure that their applications are complete and accurate to be considered for the position.