Data Analyst

Result of Service Successful development of a Global Urban Monitoring Framework (UMF) Database with data for 150 cities, implementation of the UMF in 10 cities, and capacity development for an additional 5 cities.

Work Location Nairobi

Expected duration 8 months

Duties and Responsibilities BACKGROUND

UN- Habitat established the Data and Analytics Unit under the Knowledge and Innovation branch of UN-Habitat as a specialized statistical unit in charge of global monitoring of the Habitat Agenda and other agendas with an urban linkage. DAU has more than 20 years' experience in the collection, analysis and production of urban data at the world level and in specific cities. In line with UN-Habitat's mandate, DAU is working to a) Improve the capacity of countries and cities to access relevant information, setting global standards in the design analysis and collection of urban data, and supports the translation of data/information into policy formulation; b) Guide methodological developments of the urban related indicators and targets used by the international development community to monitor global progress towards implementation of the NUA and the urban SDGs; c) Improve worldwide urban knowledge base by supporting governments, local authorities and civil societies in the development and application of policy-oriented urban indicators, statistics and other urban information.

In 2015, DAU produced the 6th Global Urban Indicators Database (VI) update. In addition to addressing the Habitat Agenda, this database provides information on selected SDGs, especially those in Goal 11 and the New Urban Agenda (NUA). In 2020, the UN Statistical Commission tasked UN-Habitat with leading global efforts towards harmonization of monitoring of urban indicators across all UN agencies. Through a collaborative effort involving other UN agencies, city and national government representatives, academia, civil society groups among others, the Global Urban Monitoring Framework (UMF) was developed in 2021, bringing together indicators from a diversity of thematic indices as well global agenda such as the City Prosperity Index (CPI), SDGs, NUA, the Sendai Framework, etc. The UMF, which is currently being finalized and piloted in different cities is positioned to shape future urban monitoring efforts by UN-Habitat and other UN agencies, and will be the benchmark for subsequent versions of the Global Urban Indicators Database.

DAU is seeking a Data Analyst to support the Unit in advancing UMF implementation by cities, regions, and countries globally, as well as its routine work program on urban indicators, which includes the collection, analysis, and dissemination of urban data, and providing capacity building activities to cities and countries. RESPONSIBILITIES

The consultant 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:

1. Implement the UMF for 10 cities/countries through facilitation of UMF implementation activities, including on data collection, stakeholders’ engagements, data analysis, and production of reports. 2. Collate and synthesis UMF global datasets for 150 cities and produce an analytical report on UMF global data availability, performance trends, and recommendations. 3. Review and develop global and/or regional scaling/normalization benchmarks and approaches for the 77 UMF indicators, and pilot them with 10 cities implementing UMF. 4. Facilitate technical engagements between the UN-Habitat and 5 cities on UMF implementation through trainings, preparation of concept notes, and localization of indicators. 5. Generate data narratives, insights, and key messaging from analyzed datasets, including translation of key messaging into policy relevant documents.

Qualifications/special skills Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in urban planning, statistics, demography, economics, urban studies, or any other closely related field is required. At least five years of experience is required as researcher/analyst working on urban and human settlements issues at the local, national, and international levels is required. Good knowledge of and experience working with indicator frameworks is highly desirable.

Languages For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is required. Although not a requirement, knowledge of any other UN language will be an advantage.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.