Associate Data Specialist

Builds data systems and analytical products for the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in Mauritania. The role develops databases, collection systems and quality controls; turns structured and unstructured data into trends, dashboards and reports; and supports data-driven planning, humanitarian-development-peace analysis and capacity building for United Nations and national counterparts.

• Develop databases, collection systems, analytics and quality-control capabilities
• Identify data sources and process-improvement opportunities that improve statistical efficiency
• Analyse trends and patterns in structured and unstructured data using statistical methods
• Acquire, clean and quality-assure data and maintain United Nations information systems
• Develop reports and dashboards for evidence-based Resident Coordinator and Country Team decision-making
• Document data requirements, methodologies and standards
• Automate manual processes and improve data architecture and delivery
• Build staff and partner capacity through data-analytics training and workshops

• Advanced degree in computer science, data science, analytics, statistics, applied mathematics, information management, data management, information systems, information science or a related quantitative field; a first-level degree with qualifying experience may be accepted
• At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience translating business requirements into technical solutions
• Ability to perform quality assurance of data-analysis outputs
• English
• French
• Mauritanian nationality

• Ability to assess data accuracy and consistency through data validation
• Skills in data storytelling and visualisation tools including Tableau, Power BI, Qlik and R
• Experience in data analytics or a related area

• Data Engineering
• Data Analytics
• Database Development
• Data Collection
• Data Quality Assurance
• Statistical Analysis
• Data Visualisation
• Data Cleaning
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• Predictive Analytics
• Data Storytelling

• UN INFO
• Tableau
• Power BI
• Qlik
• R

• Fixed-term appointment for an initial period of one year subject to funding, budget approval and mandate extension
• Position is open to Mauritanian nationals only