Regional Data Analyst: SDG Insights & Strategy

UN Atlas; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations Development Coordination Office (DCO) Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, based in Panama City, seeks a Data Analyst to provide technical expertise, analytics, and tools to strengthen evidence-based decision-making and SDG progress. You will design data systems, produce dashboards, and support planning processes across UN Country Teams.

You will collaborate with data engineers and analysts, apply statistical methods, and translate complex data into actionable

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of progressive experience in Data Analysis, Data Engineering, or Data Science.
• Proficiency in SQL and programming languages like Python or R, plus data visualization tools such as Tableau/Power BI.
• Experience in data validation and communicating technical information to diverse audiences is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, and analytics strategies to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Analyze trends and patterns using statistical methods to identify key features in data.
• Implement analysis, reporting, and quality control capabilities, identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Create reports, dashboards, and visualizations to effectively communicate findings and support decision-making.
• Lead the production of data products and newsletters.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather data and express needs.
• Work with data engineers and scientists to enhance data flows and quality.
• Stay updated on data analytics best practices and technologies.
• Conduct training to build staff capacity in data analytics.
• Support project execution through robust data analysis and collaboration.

Skills

Data Analysis

Data Engineering

Data Science

Statistical Methods

Data Manipulation

Data Visualization

Database Management

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Power BI

Data Storytelling

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Teamwork

Accountability

Professionalism

Education

Master's degree in a quantitative field

Bachelor's degree with two additional years of relevant experience

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Job description

The United Nations Development Coordination Office (DCO) Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, based in Panama City, seeks a Data Analyst to provide technical expertise, analytics, and tools to strengthen evidence-based decision-making and SDG progress. You will design data systems, produce dashboards, and support planning processes across UN Country Teams.

You will collaborate with data engineers and analysts, apply statistical methods, and translate complex data into actionable