Pay and conditions
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Job Description
The Associate Data Specialist supports the Resident Coordinator Office in Thimphu with data products for United Nations leadership and country-team decisions. The officer implements databases and analytics, develops monitoring and learning products, creates dashboards and reports, supports statistical capacity-building, and integrates Cooperation Framework indicators into shared data pipelines.
Key Details
Department
United Nations Resident Coordination Office
Position Details
Experience level
Early
Minimum experience
2 years
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Bachelor's degree
Contract duration
Initial one year, subject to extension
Language Requirements
Required
English
Summary of Responsibilities
- Implement databases, data-collection systems and analytics strategies
- Analyse trends and patterns using statistical methods and structured information
- Acquire and clean data and maintain databases and data systems
- Develop monitoring, evaluation and learning products for Cooperation Frameworks
- Create reports, dashboards and visualization outputs for management
- Support data-analytics and results-based-management training for staff and government partners
Role Requirements
- Advanced university 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
- A first-level university degree may be accepted with two additional years of qualifying experience
- At least two years of progressively responsible experience in data science and analytics concepts, including statistics and predictive modelling
- Working experience with UN planning and monitoring processes
- English is required
- Open to nationals of Bhutan only
Desired Criteria
- Ability to perform data-analysis quality assurance and validation
- Data storytelling and visualization-tool skills
- Ability to communicate complex technical matters to diverse audiences
- Knowledge of the data life cycle including collection, wrangling, analysis, visualization, deployment, monitoring and reporting
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- National Professional Officer post for Bhutan nationals; candidates residing elsewhere are responsible for travel and relocation costs.
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UN RCS Careers, on 2 Sep 2026.