Pay and conditions
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Job Description
Research and Data Specialist leads UN Women flagship research and policy analysis from Nairobi. The role directs research design, writing and editorial quality; supports intergovernmental reporting; builds partnerships with UN entities, academics and civil society; translates evidence into policy advice; supervises personnel; and advances outreach and resource mobilization on gender equality.
Key Details
Department
Research and Data Section
Position Details
Experience level
Mid / Senior
Minimum experience
7 years
Employment type
Full-time
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Language Requirements
Required
English
Preferred
Another official language
Summary of Responsibilities
- Lead research and policy analysis for flagship reports
- Direct research design, writing and editorial quality assurance
- Support research and data strategy for normative processes
- Build research partnerships and global networks
- Translate evidence into policy advice and programme approaches
- Supervise personnel and support outreach and resource mobilization
Role Requirements
- Master’s degree in a relevant social science discipline with a substantial gender component
- At least 7 years of research and analysis experience in development policy or research with a strong gender-equality focus
- Experience in research, peer-reviewed publications and writing on gender and development
- Experience coordinating cross-country comparative research projects
- Experience leading and managing personnel in international settings
- Fluency in English
Desired Criteria
- PhD
- Experience coordinating global or regional research reports
- Oracle Cloud ERP experience
- Another official UN language
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Additional Information
- Fixed-term appointment
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UN Women Careers, on 11 Sep 2026.