ASSOCIATE DATA SPECIALIST, NOB

United Nations; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

United Nations in Ankara, Türkiye seeks an Associate Data Specialist to support the Resident Coordinator System with data engineering, data science and analytics.

You will help develop databases, data collection systems and analytics workflows, collaborating with data owners and technical staff to improve statistical efficiency and data quality. The role reports to the Head of the Resident Coordinator's Office and requires strong collaboration across UN bodies.

Qualifications

• Experience with developing databases and data collection systems.
• Ability to translate data needs into technical solutions.
• Collaborates with data owners and subject matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems and analytics workflows.
• Collaborate with counterparts, officers and technical staff to ensure data quality.

Skills

Data engineering

Data science

Data analytics

Statistical analysis

Job description

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Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management

Job Family : Data Analytics and Management

Category and Level : National Professional Officers , NO-B

Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings

Job Opening Job Opening ID: 282948 Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management Job Family : Data Analytics and Management Category and Level : National Professional Officers , NO-B
Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings Duty Station : ANKARA
Department/Office : Resident Coordinator System Date Posted : Aug 27, 2026
Deadline : Sep 10, 2026

The UN Secretary-General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an empowered and independent UN Resident Coordinator - the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System and Representative of the UN Secretary-General at country level - support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDGs. In its Resolution A/RES/72/279, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the transformation of the Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO) as a stand-alone coordination office within the United Nations Secretariat. DCO exercises managerial and oversight functions of the resident coordinator system under the oversight of the Chair of United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG). In 2026, DCO undertook a recalibration to ensure the RC system remains optimally configured to support the acceleration of the 2030 Agenda and embodies the UN 2.0 shift- anchored in data, digital, innovation, behavioral science, strategic foresight, and a mission driven organizational culture. The Associate Data Specialist contributes to interacting with counterparts, officers and technical staff in relevant organizational units in data engineering, data science and other data specialists, data owners and subject matter experts for the development and implementation of the databases, data collection systems and data analytics that optimize statistical efficiency and quality. It also contributes to the interaction with external counterparts in the UN funds, programs and other UN specialized agencies, consultants, and other partners to collaborate and exchange information and best practices. This position is located within the Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator (RCO) in Ankara, Türkiye and reports to the Head of Resident Coordinator's Office.