Data Analyst

UN Secretariat; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

UN Secretariat in New York seeks a Data Analyst to build databases, data collection systems, and analytics capabilities across RC systems. You will identify trends in structured and unstructured data, develop reporting dashboards, and deliver data products to inform management decisions.

The role requires 5+ years in data analysis/data science, strong SQL/Python/R skills, and English language proficiency with French as a plus.

Qualificações

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in a quantitative field such as computer science, data science, statistics, or information management.
• Bachelor's degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted.
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in Data Analysis, Data Engineering, or Data Science.
• Experience with SQL, Python, R, and data visualization tools is desirable.
• Languages: English (required); French (desired).

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, and analytics strategies to optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends and patterns using statistical methods on structured and unstructured data.
• Develop and implement analysis, reporting, and quality control capabilities, identifying appropriate data sources and process improvement opportunities.
• Create reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to convey insights to management.
• Lead the production of data products such as reports and newsletters.
• Establish communication and cooperation with organizational units to manage data needs.
• Collaborate with data engineers and scientists to enhance data flows and quality.
• Stay abreast of data analytics trends, technologies, and tools.
• Conduct training for staff on data analytics and UN INFO modules.
• Support project execution through data analysis and collaboration.

Conhecimentos

Data manipulation

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Data collection systems

Data analytics

Reporting

Quality control

Data visualization

Database management

Data storytelling

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Formação académica

Master's degree in a quantitative field

Bachelor's degree with 2 years relevant experience

Ferramentas

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Organizational context: The United Nations Development Coordination Office (DCO), a stand-alone office within the UN Secretariat, manages the Resident Coordinator system. This role is within the Data, Digital, and Innovation (DDI) Section, which drives corporate data and digital initiatives supporting the Resident Coordinator system. The incumbent will work with various UN INFO modules and data sources, ensuring integration across RC systems and coordinating with data analysis teams.

Job purpose: The Data Analyst will develop and implement databases, data collection systems, and analytics strategies to optimize statistical efficiency and quality across organizational platforms. This involves identifying and interpreting trends from structured and unstructured data, developing analysis and reporting capabilities, and creating reports and dashboards for management. The role also includes producing data products, fostering collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, staying updated on data analytics best practices, and conducting capacity-building activities for staff on UN INFO modules. The analyst will support project execution through robust data analysis and ensure project objectives are met.

Responsibilities: Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, and analytics strategies to optimize statistical efficiency and quality. Identify, analyze, and interpret trends and patterns using statistical methods on structured and unstructured data. Develop and implement analysis, reporting, and quality control capabilities, identifying appropriate data sources and process improvement opportunities. Create reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to convey insights to management. Lead the production of data products such as reports and newsletters. Establish communication and cooperation with organizational units to manage data needs. Collaborate with data engineers and scientists to enhance data flows and quality. Stay abreast of data analytics trends, technologies, and tools. Conduct training for staff on data analytics and UN INFO modules. Support project execution through data analysis and collaboration.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in a quantitative field such as computer science, data science, statistics, or information management is required. A Bachelor's degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted.

Work experience: A minimum of five years of progressive experience in Data Analysis, Data Engineering, or Data Science is required. Experience with data manipulation, statistical methods, data lifecycle management, and database management is essential. Experience with SQL, Python, R, and data visualization tools is desirable.

Skills: Data manipulation, data analysis, statistical methods, data collection systems, data analytics, reporting, quality control, data visualization, database management, SQL, Python, R, data storytelling, communication, collaboration, analytical thinking, problem-solving.

Required languages: English

Desired languages: French