United Nations Human Settlements Programme Data Analysis Assistant Jobs in Kenya

Organization Background

The Data and Statistics Unit (DSU) of UN-Habitat is a specialized urban statistics and data unit under the Knowledge and Innovation Branch responsible for global urban monitoring, urban data production, analysis, and dissemination.

DSU supports the monitoring of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11, the New Urban Agenda (NUA), and UN-Habitat’s Strategic Plan through global urban data collection, indicator development, capacity building, and urban knowledge generation.

The unit is responsible for maintaining and updating the Global Urban Indicators Database and supporting countries in generating and reporting urban development data using globally harmonized methodologies.

Responsibilities

The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Data and Statistics Unit and will be responsible for:

Calculating urban indicators using newly available survey data.

Compiling and validating urban-development data from verified secondary data sources.

Conducting background research and analytical support under the Urban 2030 Project.

Coordinating activities of the Expert Group on World Monitoring (EGWM).

Leading the development of key outputs and products for the expert group.

Supporting data analysis, urban monitoring activities, and global reporting mechanisms related to SDG 11, the New Urban Agenda, and UN-Habitat strategic indicators.

Qualifications and Special Skills
Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma is required.

Desirable Qualifications

First-level university degree in:

Statistics
Population Studies
Demography
Economics
Urban Planning
Urban Studies
Or another closely related discipline.
Experience

At least five (5) years

of experience working as a Data Analyst.

Knowledge of urban indicator frameworks is highly desirable.

Experience sourcing and analyzing data from:

Population censuses;
Household and national surveys;
City-level information platforms;
Global data repositories; and
Key informant consultations and correspondence.

Experience working with urban development indicators, statistical analysis, and data validation processes is highly preferred.

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Knowledge of another UN official language is considered an advantage.

Additional Information

The consultant will contribute to global urban monitoring and reporting processes related to SDG 11, the New Urban Agenda, and the globally harmonized urban monitoring framework endorsed by the United Nations Statistical Commission.

The role supports UN-Habitat’s efforts to strengthen urban-data production, geospatial analysis, remotely sensed data applications, and evidence-based urban policy development.
How to apply

For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Human Settlements Programme Data Analysis Assistant Jobs in Kenya

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