Data Specialist

The UN Resident Coordinator Office in Damascus seeks a Data Specialist to lead data systems and analytics that advance development cooperation. The role develops databases, identifies data sources and process improvements, produces dashboards and quality-control capabilities, supports monitoring and evaluation products, and helps partners use digital tools and evidence to track SDG progress.

• Develop databases, data-collection systems and analytics strategies
• Identify and interpret trends in structured and unstructured information
• Develop reporting and quality-control capabilities for analytics projects
• Support monitoring, evaluation and learning products and indicator frameworks
• Develop digital dashboards for Sustainable Development Goal progress

• 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 Arabic

• Data-analysis quality assurance
• Data validation
• Data storytelling
• Project management
• UN planning and monitoring processes

• Data systems
• Data analytics
• Data governance
• Data visualization
• Quality control
• SDMX

• Power BI