Job Opportunity: Statistics and Data Analysis Associate at UNHCR

Join UNHCR and make a difference in the world by contributing your skills in data and statistical analysis.

Position Details

• Grade: GS6
• Staff Member / Affiliate Type: General Service
• Reason: Temporary Assignment/Appointment
• Hardship Level: A (least hardship)
• Family Type: Family
• Target Start Date: 2024-08-26
• Target End Date: 2025-08-25
• Job Posting End Date: July 2, 2024

Responsibilities

As a Statistics and Data Analysis Associate, you will play a crucial role in supporting UNHCR’s Data Transformation Strategy 2020-2025. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting statistical and data analysis activities for evidence-informed planning, advocacy, and coordination.
• Providing technical support for data collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination.
• Ensuring statistical and analytical products meet required standards and are compliant with relevant policies.
• Compiling, consolidating, validating, and disseminating official statistics on populations of concern to UNHCR.
• Contributing to development or improvement of statistical methods and quantitative models for analysis and projections on forced displacement and statelessness.
• Advising on appropriate methods and tools for statistical and data analysis activities.
• Participating in meetings, workshops, and training sessions as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications and experience:

• 3 years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma, or 2 years with a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Certificates and/or licenses in Social Sciences, Statistics, Demography, Geography/GIS, Epidemiology, Economics, Data Management, or related fields.
• Proficiency in data management activities, including surveys, secondary data reviews, and data visualization.
• Experience with national and/or international statistical systems.
• Strong quantitative background in statistics and economics.
• Proficiency in R software; Python knowledge is an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of English; knowledge of Armenian is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional qualifications and experience that are highly desirable for this role include:

• Experience in a data analysis role within developmental or humanitarian contexts.
• Familiarity with international protection principles and UNHCR policies.
• Experience working with government statistical agencies and partners.
• A solid understanding of forced displacement-related issues.

Desired Skills

• Data collection methodologies
• Data management
• Open source software & data
• Population census and econometrics
• Protection data management systems
• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• Statistics analysis

Language Requirements

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the local language and UN working language of the duty station is also desirable.

Additional Information

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for a competency-based interview and written test. This role may require field trips to project sites and supporting training activities for partners and UNHCR staff.

Company Information

Organization: UNHCR
Job Title: Statistics and Data Analysis Associate

Take this opportunity to contribute to the important work of UNHCR and enhance your career in statistics and data analysis by applying today!