Data Management Consultant: Fisheries Data & SDG Reporting

United Nations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

The United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, is seeking a consultant to manage a sequence of outputs related to fisheries data mapping and SDG 14.4.1 indicators. The role involves coordinating with national stakeholders and international partners to align with global standards under FAO guidance.

You will develop a concept note, draft data catalog, present findings, and deliver final recommendations, including a potential open-source platform for data management, with a focus

Responsibilities

• By 30 October – Concept note for mapping, describing the methodology of the work, execution schedule, and key actors of potential interest (Output 1).
• By 15 December – A draft fisheries data catalogue and profile report for presentation to the NSS actors consulted and submit it for review and validation by INSEED, and UNSD (Output 2).
• Presentation to key stakeholders for review and feedback (Output 3).
• By 30 January 2027 – Final fisheries data catalogue and profile report, including recommendations for strengthening and standardizing fisheries data collection mechanisms and tools, and ensuring consistency and comparability across agencies and jurisdictions (in close consultation with national stakeholders and under FAO guidance to align with global standards). The report will also identify a preferred national or open-source platform to support data management and reporting (Output 4).
• Final report on the progress of the activities, including practical steps for building national capacity to generate, update, and institutionalize SDG 14.4.1 and indicator on fishing efforts (Output 5).

Job description

The United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, is seeking a consultant to manage a sequence of outputs related to fisheries data mapping and SDG 14.4.1 indicators. The role involves coordinating with national stakeholders and international partners to align with global standards under FAO guidance.

You will develop a concept note, draft data catalog, present findings, and deliver final recommendations, including a potential open-source platform for data management, with a focus