Data Analyst

UN Secretariat; Rio de Janeiro; Presencial; BRL 150 000 - 200 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

UN Secretariat, Regional Office in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, supports the Social Territories Program by performing data analysis, data management, and GIS tasks to strengthen urban poverty reduction efforts.

The Data Analyst will develop indicators, process data from public sources, and contribute to knowledge exchange while adhering to UN-Habitat guidelines and ABNT standards.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Six years of data analysis, report generation, and data visualization experience.
• Completion of BSAFE security course within first month.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, calculate, and validate data variables and indicators.
• Extract, process, and analyze data from public databases and statistics.
• Create or support georeferenced information and maps.
• Support capacity-building activities and provide technical data guidance.
• Ensure timely delivery of outputs per UN-Habitat quality standards.
• Document processes and identify project risks.

Conhecimentos

Windows

Word

Excel

Outlook

GIS software

QGIS

ArcGIS

R

Python

Data visualization

KoboToolbox

ODK

GitHub

GitLab

Project management

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Sociology, Political Science, Administration, Geography, Economics, Urban Studies, Statistics

Postgraduate degree in a similar field (Lato Sensu or Stricto Sensu) or +4 years of relevant experience

BSAFE security course from UNDSS must be completed within first month

Ferramentas

KoboToolbox

ODK

GitHub

GitLab

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Organizational context: The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) promotes sustainable urban development and adequate housing for all. The Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC), based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, focuses on developing and managing activities within the host country. This role supports the Social Territories Program, aiming to reduce urban poverty through enhanced institutional capacity and community engagement.

Job purpose: The Data Analyst will support the implementation of the Social Territories Program in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, by providing crucial data analysis and information management. This role is essential for strengthening the municipality's strategy to address multidimensional urban poverty. The incumbent will enhance institutional capacity to produce, integrate, and utilize territorial evidence, thereby promoting social participation, community belonging, and improved access to educational, cultural, and productive opportunities. The position contributes directly to UN-Habitat's mandate of transforming cities into more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable places.

Responsibilities: The Data Analyst will be responsible for developing, calculating, and validating data variables and indicators. This includes extracting, processing, and analyzing data from public databases and statistics, presenting findings in various formats, and elaborating or supporting the creation of georeferenced information. The role involves revising documents related to spatial data, participating in and organizing capacity-building activities for staff, and providing technical support for data collection, production, analysis, and management. Additionally, the Data Analyst will contribute to knowledge exchange, identify project risks, document processes, and ensure timely delivery of project outputs, adhering to UN-Habitat quality standards and ABNT guidelines for reporting.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Sociology, Political Science, Administration, Geography, Economics, Urban Studies, Statistics, or a related field is required. A Postgraduate degree (Lato Sensu or Stricto Sensu) in a similar field, or an additional four years of relevant experience, is also required. Completion of the BSAFE security course from UNDSS is mandatory within the first month of employment.

Work experience: A minimum of six years of experience in data analysis, report generation, public policy information, data visualization, and data collection/processing is required. Progressive experience in urban project/programmes within Brazil is also necessary. Previous experience within the UN System is desirable.

Skills: Proficiency in Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and web search engines. Knowledge of GIS software (QGIS or ArcGIS). Competence in programming languages such as R or Python. Experience with data visualization tools and platforms. Familiarity with data collection platforms (KoboToolbox, ODK) and version control systems (GitHub, GitLab) is desirable. Knowledge of project management methodologies is also desirable.

Required languages:

Desired languages: French, Portuguese, English, Spanish