Associate Data Specialist

Support the Resident Coordinator's Office in Maseru by building databases, data-collection systems and analytics; developing Cooperation Framework monitoring and learning products; producing dashboards and visualizations; integrating indicators into shared data pipelines; and strengthening UNCT and national counterparts' capacity to use quality data for SDG coordination and reporting.

• Implement databases, data collection systems and analytics strategies
• Identify and interpret data trends using statistical methods
• Acquire, clean and maintain data from primary and secondary sources
• Develop Cooperation Framework monitoring, evaluation and learning products
• Produce dashboards, reports and visualization outputs for decision-making
• Integrate milestones, indicators and evidence streams into common data pipelines
• Support UNCT and national counterpart capacity-building on data analytics

• Advanced degree in computer science, data science, analytics, statistics, applied mathematics, information management, data management, information systems, information science, economic or social sciences, or a related field
• At least two years of progressively responsible experience translating business requirements into technical solutions
• Demonstrated ability to perform quality assurance of data analysis outputs
• Open to nationals of Lesotho only

• Ability to assess data accuracy and consistency through data validation
• Data storytelling and visualization skills using Tableau, Power BI, Qlik or R
• Knowledge of the full data life cycle
• Project management skills
• Training-programme development and delivery skills

• Data analytics
• Data quality assurance
• Database management
• Data visualization
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Statistical analysis

• Tableau
• Power BI
• Qlik
• R

• This is a fixed-term position available for one year
• Recruitment remains subject to budgetary, classification and intergovernmental approvals