Data Analyst (data visualization and analysis)

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 74,649 USD and 97,747 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Research Innovation and Partnership Section (IPS), Research and Trend Analysis Branch (RAB), Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna, Austria. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of Section.

For more information on UNODC, please visit www.unodc.org

Responsibilities

The incumbent will contribute to the implementation of the UNODC research vision to maximize the value of data and geospatial information systems as strategic research assets ensuring relevance, accessibility and usability of UNODC data and analysis. This includes supporting the Drugs Monitoring Platform (DMP), to ensure effective and efficient collection, processing, analysis and presentation of event-based and geo-referenced data and supporting all other branch research activities by strategically collate information gathered from diverse sources through dynamic analytical visualizations including reports aiming to provide a global real-time picture of drug and crime trends. To optimize the ability of the branch to disseminate operational and policy-related data to stakeholders, she/he will undertake data analysis on selected issues to optimize and improve understanding of selected drug and crime trends through the development of agile written briefs.

Within assigned authority, the Data Analyst (data visualization and analysis) will be responsible for the following specific duties: • Liaise with researchers, analysts, policy-makers to understand and translate data requirements into effective visual representations. • Design and develop interactive and informative data visualizations, dashboards, and reports using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, GIS systems, Story Maps, or similar to ensure that data visualizations and interfaces are user-friendly, intuitive, and accessible to various stakeholders, platforms, and devices. • Locate and define new data analysis process improvement opportunities and identify appropriate data sources for analytics projects. • Improve overall user-friendliness and useability of the data contained in UNODC data systems by developing compelling data narratives that provide context and insights to non-technical audiences, informing program design, management, and decision-making. • Collaborate with data scientists, research analysts, statisticians and information systems specialists to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and availability for visualization purposes. • Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality. • Identify, analyze, and interpret trends and patterns, using basic machine learning techniques, statistical methods to identify relevant features and variables in structured and unstructured sources of information and data. • Prepare integrated analytics, infographics and visual materials for briefing materials and information sharing for senior officials and for publications and support the enhancement of RAB’s knowledge management, planning and decision making. • Enable the collection and process of data from various sources, including but not limited to web pages using web-scraping, RESTful APIs, social media, text documents, SQL, and NoSQL databases. • Prototype and test machine learning solutions using different types of data (tabular, text, image) for various problems using unsupervised and supervised algorithms, including clustering, classification, regression, time-series analysis, and forecasting. • Utilize and remain updated on new data analytics, infographic design and GIS tools and demonstrate the ability to incorporate new knowledge and tools into the work of RAB. • Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Competencies

Professionalism: Excellent analytical, design, presentation and communication skills with the ability to collect, organize, manage, and disseminate significant amounts of data and information with attention to detail and accuracy. The ability to organize and visualize data for analysis, insights, and storytelling. In-depth knowledge and skills using JavaScript, DAX, or other embedded languages and libraries for building data visualization. Theoretical and practical knowledge of machine learning algorithms for unsupervised and supervised learning. Hand-on experience with analyzing structured and unstructured data, including tabular data and text. Takes pride in the work for the organization and understands the impact that can be brought into the organization by allowing data-driven and evidence-based decisions. Is able to apply sound judgement in the context of assignments given. Has some knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to drugs and crime related issues. Is able to identify and contribute to the solution of problems/issues. Ability to respond to changing requirements and assignments. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in computer science, data science, analytics, statistics, information management, economics or other social sciences is required.

A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in applied analytics, business intelligence, information management, statistics, social sciences or related area is required.

Experience in producing data analytics, data visualisation products, and infographics designs, including in using established databases and identifying and utilizing a diverse range of open-source materials, is required

Experience with database and programming languages, such as SQL, Python, and R, and GIS data and visualization mapping software, such as ArcGIS, QGIS, PowerBI, is required.

Experience with operational or analytical work in an international context is desirable.

Experience in the dissemination of drug and crime related data and statistics is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This is a project post. Filling of this position is subject to funding availability and the initial appointment will be for a period of one year. Extension of the appointment will be subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

Applicants, who successfully go through a competitive recruitment process and are recommended for selection and/or inclusion in the roster of pre-approved candidates for subsequent job openings at the same level and with similar functions, may have their application information and roster status shared with other UN Organizations. Such applicants may be contacted by other UN Organizations for similar job openings, subject to the confirmation of their interest. Placement on the roster is no guarantee of a future selection.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Vienna is classified in the H category (family duty station).

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions.

Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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.