Data Scientist at United Nations Human Settlements Programme

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Management Officer , in the Knowledge and Innovation Branch, the consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:
Lead advanced data analysis for four key projects. – Compile and organize datasets: Gather and structure existing data to support all four projects, establishing a central analytical resource.
– Define analytical processes: Develop standardized methodologies and analytical frameworks to ensure consistency across all projects.
– 2026 NUA Report: Develop tailored data analysis and statistical modelling.
– SDG11 Report: Develop tailored data analysis and statistical modelling. – Best Practices Database: Develop tailored data analysis and evaluation frameworks.
– WUF13 Live Report: Develop tailored data analysis for real-time event metrics.
– WUF13 Post-Event Report: Develop tailored data analysis for post-event data analysis.
– Data Quality Management: Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across datasets.
– Documentation: Develop analytical methodology documentation and user guides for all projects.

Qualifications/special skills
Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Analytics, or any other related science course is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of 2 years of experience in data visualization and presentation experience required. Data analysis and statistical research experience required. Database management experience is required. Workshop design and implementation experience preferred.