UN-Habitat is seeking a Home-based Home-based level A Consultant rate (USD 5,000). Apply Now for 2025.

• ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION Data and Analytics Unit,
• DUTY STATION Home based
• FUNCTIONAL TITLE Data Specialist Consultant
• CONTRACT TYPE Consultant
• POST DURATION 12 Months
• CLOSING DATE 03.03.2025 1. BACKGROUND

UN-Habitat is looking for a skilled Data and Analytics Specialist Consultant to support its initiatives. This home-based position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to urban development and sustainability efforts through data-driven insights. Candidates passionate about making a difference in urban environments are encouraged to apply for this role in 2025.

UN-Habitat is seeking a Home-based Data and Analytics Specialist Consultant. level A Consultant rate (USD 5,000).Apply Now for 2025.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

The Data Specialist will work in the Knowledge and Innovation Branch, under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Data and Analytics Unit. She/he will be responsible for the following tasks,
in coordination with the Data and Analytics and housing indicators technical team, providing technical inputs at all stages of relevant research cycles, including for secondary data reviews, assessment conceptualization, research design, data cleaning, data analysis. Specifically supporting;

• Data Collection
  o Develop standardized methodologies and guidelines for collecting housing data.
  o Identify key indicators, including affordability, tenure, quality, accessibility, and spatial
  distribution.
  o Collaborate with national statistical offices (NSOs), local governments, and relevant stakeholders to gather primary and secondary data.
  o Ensure the inclusion of vulnerable groups, such as low-income households, women, and
  persons with disabilities, in data collection efforts.
• Capacity Building
  o Organize training sessions and workshops for national and local stakeholders on housing
  data collection and analysis.
  o Provide technical assistance to countries with limited resources or technical expertise.
• Data Analysis and Reporting
  o Analyze collected data to identify trends, gaps, and emerging challenges.
  o Produce periodic reports and dashboards to present findings and insights.
  o Develop tools and platforms for data visualization and dissemination.
• Partnerships and Coordination
  o Establish partnerships with international organizations, research institutions, and private
  sector entities.
  o Coordinate with UN agencies, including UN-Habitat and UNDESA, to ensure alignment
  with global standards and frameworks.
• Monitoring and Evaluation
  o Establish a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the effectiveness and impact of
  the initiative.
  o Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and outcomes.

Skills

• Experienced with a technical lead and team lead background
• Self-motivated, critical thinker and the ability to thrive in a team environment
• Strong client-services orientation with excellent communication skills to non-technical staff
• Fluency in both oral and written English
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and a high level of resilience is required.
• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural, multiethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity is highly desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experienced project manager with a technical lead and team lead background
• Self-motivated, critical thinker and the ability to thrive in a team environment
• Strong client-services orientation with excellent communication skills to non-technical staff
• Fluency in both oral and written English
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and a high level of resilience is required.
• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural, multiethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity is highly desirable.

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Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Statistics, Demography, Economics, Actuarial Sciences, or any other closely related field isrequired. A first-level university
degree in combination with two years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the
advanced university degree.
Work experience

• At least two years of experience as researcher/analyst with experience working on urban
  and human settlements issues at the local, national and international levels is required.
• Some level of knowledge of and experience working with the SDGs is highly desirable.

Language

For this post, fluency in written and oral English is required. Knowledge of another official United
nations language is an added advantage.\\

Payment

The consultant will be paid on a monthly basis at a level A Consultant rate (USD 5,000).