Capacity Development Specialist — Data for Now

UN Secretariat; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Secretariat in New York seeks a seasoned consultant to support the Data for Now initiative across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. You will engage with national statistical offices, deliver trainings, and help develop tools and guidance for improved data timeliness and quality.

The role emphasizes collaboration with UNSD, donors, and international partners, including producing data stories and coordinating with regional teams on capacity development and reporting.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in statistics, economics or related field.
• Ten years of progressive experience in social sciences relevant to data and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed work plans with outputs and timelines.
• Engage with national offices and stakeholders to implement activities.
• Deliver workshops and trainings, in-country and online.
• Support reporting, communications, and donor reporting as assigned.
• Collaborate with partners to advance the Data for Now initiative.

Skills

Communication

Diplomatic engagement

Workshop delivery

Assessment reporting

Guidance material development

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Training delivery

Data analysis

SDG indicators knowledge

Non-traditional data sources

Metadata development

Quality management

Project management

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree with twelve years of qualifying experience

Job description

UN Secretariat in New York seeks a seasoned consultant to support the Data for Now initiative across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. You will engage with national statistical offices, deliver trainings, and help develop tools and guidance for improved data timeliness and quality.

The role emphasizes collaboration with UNSD, donors, and international partners, including producing data stories and coordinating with regional teams on capacity development and reporting.