Data Analyst

WHO - World Health Organization; Genf; On-site; CHF 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Education grant for dependent children

Home leave

Job summary

World Health Organization in Geneva is seeking a Data Analyst (P3) on a 1-year temporary appointment to support the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. The role focuses on data cleaning, verification, and analysis of AFP, Env, Lab, and other poliovirus datasets, with a strong emphasis on data quality and reporting.

The successful candidate will have a university degree in information management or related field, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and hands-on skills in MS Access, Excel,

Qualifications

• Essential: First university degree in information management, geographic sciences or related data analytics field.
• Desirable: Formal training in data management.
• At least 5 years' experience in health information systems, statistical analysis and data management.
• Experience with GIS and mapping applications/systems.
• International exposure required.
• Hands-on with MS Access and Excel, ESRI GIS/QGIS, and EpiInfo.

Responsibilities

• Support Global Polio Eradication program by cleaning, verifying, entering and uploading datasets from regional and country offices.
• Produce regular/standardized reports for outbreak and high-risk countries.
• Improve data quality by running data quality and consistency checks.
• Audit POLIS reports and outputs to improve POLIS development.
• Track and analyze polio virus type 2 lab results with Regional and lab teams.
• Contribute to risk analysis for Event Briefing Meetings with timely analysis.
• Share insights with global/regional partners to guide polio strategies.
• Provide training to regional staff on data entry and analytical techniques.
• Provide other technical support as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Data management

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Multitasking under pressure

Geospatial reasoning

Statistical concepts

Epidemiology basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in information management or related field

Tools

MS Access

Excel

ESRI GIS

QGIS

EpiInfo

VBScript

VBA

R

HTML

T-SQL

Job description

Job Description - Data Analyst (2604045)

Data Analyst - ( 2604045 )

Grade : P3

Contractual Arrangement : Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days) : 1 year

Job Posting

Oct 5, 2026, 7:10:45 AM

Closing Date

Oct 26, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Schedule

Full-time

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The strategic objective of the Department of Polio Eradication Initiative is to achieve certification of the eradication of polioviruses worldwide by providing support to national governments via the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) Partnership. The two goals of the current GPEI Strategy are to permanently interrupt transmission of all polioviruses in endemic countries and to stop vaccine-derived poliovirus transmission and prevent outbreaks in non-endemic countries. The five objectives within the GPEI Strategy are to create urgency and accountability to generate greater political will, generate vaccine acceptance through context-adapted community engagement, expedite progress through expanded integration efforts with broader partners, improve frontline success through evaluating and adapting campaign operations and outbreak response, and enhance detection and response through sensitive surveillance activities. Additionally, the strategy includes implementing the four objectives in the GPEI Gender Equality Strategy for Polio Eradication. The immediate strategic objective is to achieve and sustain polio‑free status in all regions, thereby eliminating the disease and preventing its resurgence. The Polio Data and Information Systems (DIS) team is responsible for the management, organization, analysis and dissemination of polio related data including immunization data, program monitoring and poliovirus surveillance information while promoting and maintaining global polio information systems such as Polio Information System (POLIS), WebIFA and geodatabases.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Support Global Polio Eradication program by cleaning, verifying, entering and uploading AFP, Env, Lab, SIA and other datasets received from regional and country offices.
• Contribute to carrying out PSL's periodical data analysis and produce regular/standardize reports for outbreak and high-risk countries.
• Contribute to improving data quality by regularly running data quality and consistency checks.
• Contribute to POLIS development by regularly auditing the POLIS reports and output.
• Work with Regional office and lab team to accurately track and analysis status polio virus type 2 lab results.
• Contribute to risk analysis for Event Briefing Meeting by producing relevant analysis on short notice.
• Coordinate with global and regional partners, sharing insights and recommendations from data analysis to inform broader polio eradication strategies and policies.
• Provide training and guidance to regional and country office staff on data entry, and analytical techniques to strengthen local data management capacities and data quality.
• Provide other technical support as needed.
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First university degree in information management, geographic sciences or other related degree that involves data analytics, computing, science, statistics, mathematics, epidemiology or other science.
Desirable: Formal training (certificate or course) in data management.

Experience

• At least 5 years' experience in health information systems, statistical analysis, and data management services.
• Experience in managing and analyzing public health databases using computer-based applications including databases required by geographic information systems and mapping applications/systems.
• Experience in data analysis of communicable diseases and/or vaccinepreventable diseases.
• International exposure is required.
• Experience in all aspects of the development of health information management and/or data analytics.
• Ability to manage and analyze data.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with Microsoft Access and Excel, the ESRI GIS/QGIS software, and EpiInfo.

Skills

• Proven knowledge of the optimum use of databases as an information/management tool.
• Good knowledge of Relational Databases Management principles, database design and normalization, development methodologies and use of SVN version control.
• Proven experience in using VBScript, VBA, R, HTML and/or T‑SQL to develop applications.
• Knowledge of standard polio data analysis and reporting procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills combined with the ability to synthesize and present facts in a clear and logical manner.
• Ability to produce results under pressure.
• Ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment.

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 71,335 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 4976 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will receive special consideration according to the applicable regulatory framework.
• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.
• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/ . Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and eManual.
• The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment.
• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
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• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.
• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
• Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [e-mail] .
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