Data ScientistNew

Applies data science to help peacekeeping operations monitor, analyse and respond to mis-, dis- and malinformation and hate speech. The role develops analytical and technology solutions, turns complex organisational and digital-media data into practical insights, and works with internal and external stakeholders to improve programme decisions, advocacy, model performance and information integrity.

• Analyse large and complex datasets using appropriate techniques and platforms
• Prepare reports and visualisations that communicate trends and patterns
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with United Nations privacy regulations and best practices
• Identify data opportunities with organisational stakeholders and external technology providers, civil society, international organisations and Member States
• Analyse organisational databases to improve programme development, advocacy and business strategies
• Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of data sources and collection techniques
• Develop technology solutions to monitor and analyse the digital information environment
• Build testing frameworks, implement models and monitor model outcomes, performance and data accuracy

• Advanced university degree in data science, computer science, information management, statistics, public administration, public information, management or a related field, or a first-level degree with qualifying experience
• At least five years of experience in data science, data analytics, applied mathematics, information management or a related area
• Experience developing technology solutions for analysing the digital and analogue information environment
• English is required

• Experience developing and providing training on analysis of the digital information environment
• Experience conducting data analysis of digital-media datasets
• Experience using data to advance decisions, strategies and execution

• Data Analysis
• Data Visualisation
• Statistical Modelling
• Machine Learning
• Predictive Modelling
• Data Quality
• Data Privacy
• Digital Information Analysis
• Model Performance Monitoring
• A/B Testing

• Jupyter
• Matlab
• Knime
• SPSS
• SAS
• R
• Python
• JavaScript

• Temporary position through 31 December 2026 with possibility of extension