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Associate Data Specialist

Position:Professional | NO-BDeadline:9 Sep 2026 (11 days left)Job ID:283096Posted on:25 Aug 2026 (4 days ago)
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Job Description

The UN Resident Coordinator Office in Panama City seeks an Associate Data Specialist to develop data systems and analytics that support cooperation. The role implements databases and data-collection systems, improves data quality, produces dashboards and reports, supports monitoring and evaluation products, and builds staff capacity for evidence-based planning, analysis and decision-making.

Key Details

Position Details

Experience level

Early

Minimum experience

2 years

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Postgraduate degree

Contract duration

One year

Language Requirements

Required

English, Spanish

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Implement databases, data-collection systems and analytics strategies
  • Acquire and clean data and maintain databases and data systems
  • Develop monitoring, evaluation and learning products for Cooperation Frameworks
  • Produce dashboards, reports and data-visualization outputs
  • Build staff capacity through data-analytics training and workshops

Role Requirements

  • Advanced degree in computer science, data science, analytics, statistics, applied mathematics, information management, data management, information systems, information science, economic or social sciences or related field
  • At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience translating business requirements into technical solutions
  • Fluency in English and Spanish
  • Nationals of Panama only
  • Skills in SQL and programming languages Python and R

Desired Criteria

  • Data-analysis quality assurance
  • Data validation
  • Data storytelling
  • Training-programme development

Skills

Tools and Technologies

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UN RCS Careers, on 25 Aug 2026.