Data and Analytics Officer

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Overview

Analyze data and report on socio-economic impact in Sudan

You have:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in data management or database development and data analysis at the national or international level.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with data visualization and data visualization software is an asset.
• Extensive experience working with data sets on displacement, poverty, inequality, vulnerability, or other aspects of socio-economic development.
• Experience using data for designing post-conflict socio-economic recovery.
• Knowledge of the UN system and coordination is desired.
• Work experience in the Horn of Africa or Middle East is an asset.

Contract

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On 15 April 2023, a violent power struggle broke out in Sudan between the two main factions of the ruling military regime: the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), which acts as the official Sudanese army, and a rival paramilitary force, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In 2019, the RSF, which comprised former militias from the Darfur war (from 2003–2020), joined forces with the Sudanese army to overthrow Sudan’s long-time President, Omar al-Bashir, leading to a civilian-military power-sharing government. In October 2021, the military and the RSF used the pretext of political wrangling between civilian camps to seize full power and jointly staged a military takeover, overthrowing the civilian-led Government and taking over the Government. On 5 December 2022, the civilian camp and the military signed up to a “Framework Agreement’ and a dialogue process, facilitated by the “Trilateral Mechanism” (UN,AU, IGAD), aimed at ultimately restoring constitutional order and reinstating a civilian-led transition government. Subsequent negotiations on how to integrate the RSF into the SAF eventually led to clashes that erupted in April 2023. The conflict has continued unabated since April 2023 and has resulted in the displacement of more than 8.6 million persons, including IDPs, asylum seekers and refugees, moving internally and/or fleeing to neighouring countries. The conflict has directly killed at least 14,700 people and injured almost 30,000 more. This conflict exacerbated many of Sudan’s existing challenges, including ongoing conflicts, disease outbreaks, economic and political instability and climate emergencies, leaving an estimated 25 million people vulnerable and in need. Most recently in April 2024, concerns about a full-scale intercommunal conflict in North Darfur heightened as the RSF and Darfuri armed factions prepared for combat, while the Sudanese army (SAF) stepped up airstrikes targeting Arab communities. Tensions soared after a coalition of non-Arab armed groups declared their alliance with the SAF; RSF-aligned Arab militias set fire to villages around El Fasher and encircled the city, intensifying fears of widespread ethnic conflict. Fighting also continues across the Bahri, Gezira, and South Kordofan regions, resulting in significant casualties and further impacting the population. At a humanitarian summit in Paris on April 15, attended by representatives from Sudan and its neighboring countries, participants pledged $2.1 billion in aid and reaffirmed their commitment to peace initiatives. Additionally, a ministerial meeting called for uninterrupted humanitarian access, a cessation of hostilities, and enhanced support for a unified mediation and peace process. Saudi Arabia and the U.S. promised to reinitiate the Jeddah process during the month of May 2024. Against this backdrop of an ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Sudan, the CO is currently seeking a Data and Analytics Expert to contribute to data analysis for the CO management and programme teams at UNDP Sudan, with a focus on examining, analyzing, and reporting on the vulnerability indicators and socio-economic impact of the conflict, in efforts to strengthen the CO program offer.

Contribute to data analysis for the CO management and programme teams at UNDP Sudan • Generate data visualization products, including infographics, and maps, using Power BI or other tools, for use in meetings and presentations, as knowledge products, etc. • Operate on data export, conversion, cleaning and export in different data formats, including CSV, Excel-based data, and shapefiles • Design data collection tools, sampling frameworks, data storage systems, and analytical products • Monitor quality of data collected, perform data cleaning activities, and ensure regular updates on data quality in collaboration with the staff • Provide dedicated technical advice for designing and implementing integrated and comprehensive data collection and analysis tools • Provide capacity-building related to data management and analysis • Coordinate technical support to programme teams related to data collection and analysis, including for their budgets and annual work plans • Support the development of communication materials with the objective of highlighting results through data • Promote the use of data management tools at the country office

Examine, analyze and report on the socio-economic impact of the conflict and vulnerability indicators:

• Build data models and produce data plans and information management tools to track the socio-economic impact of the conflict and vulnerability indicators • Write scripts to import, clean, and collate data from many sources and in many formats – including secondary databases of migration and displacement, poverty and inequality statistics, national accounts data and when necessary, household survey microdata. • Filter Data through review of reports and indicators; develop and maintain a composite database, and/or reorganizing data for the purpose of recovery planning and beneficiary targeting • Use statistical tools and software to identify, analyze, and interpret patterns and trends related to vulnerability and risks of the affected population, to help with decision-making and targeting of recovery interventions. • Prepare reports, both internally and for partners, and incorporate data analysis into narrative reports and providing information with visualization tools • Strategically advise CO management on emerging themes and areas that would require greater analysis of data and interpretation in support of recovery programming and resource mobilization

• Accountability • Adaptability and Flexibility • Client Orientation • Commitment and Motivation • Communication • Creativity • Ethics and Values • Integrity • Knowledge Sharing • Managing Performance • Planning and Organizing • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Working in Teams

data management / database development and data analysis at the national or international level. • Knowledge of and previous experience with data visualization and data visualization software is an asset • Extensive experience working with data sets on displacement, poverty, inequality, vulnerability, or other aspects of socio-economic development • Experience using data for designing post-conflict socio-economic recovery
• Knowledge of the UN system and coordination is desired • Work experience in the Horn of Africa or Middle East is an asset.

Sudan is a unique country facing a unique (humanitarian) operation. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.

Allowances The purpose of allowances for the National UN Volunteers Specialist is to enable the National UN Volunteers Specialist to sustain a modest and secure standard of living at the duty station. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for volunteer work. Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): All National UN Volunteer Specialists are entitled to a monthly volunteer living allowance of USD 1,983.9 The purpose of this allowance is to cover the basic living costs of the National Specialists UN Volunteer. The allowance is to ensure that the volunteer can sustain a basic, adequate, and safe lifestyle. The monthly allowance rate is a fixed rate for the duty station as established by UNV headquarters.

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