Data Associate
Coordinate data activities for the Flood Reconstruction and Coordination Programme.
Overview
Coordinate data activities for the Flood Reconstruction and Coordination Programme.
You have:
- Proficient in SQL and Excel for data analysis.
- Experience in data management and dashboard activities.
- Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to engage with stakeholders effectively.
- Capacity for adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic environment.
- Accountability in managing resources and data.
- Experience in report writing.
Contract
This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.
Between June and August 2022, torrential rains and a combination of riverine, urban, and flash flooding led to an unprecedented and devastating disaster in Pakistan that led to a huge humanitarian crisis and set back Pakistan’s development trajectory considerably. With support from the Government of German through KfW Development Bank (KfW), UNDP has launched the Flood Reconstruction and Coordination Programme which aims to deliver results in the three concrete areas, i.e.,
(1) improved transparency and accountability of the financial resources being allocated for flood recovery through enhanced Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) systems; (2) improved governance mechanisms and capacities for resilient flood recovery; and (3) enhanced recovery support through reconstruction of houses and rehabilitation of community physical infrastructure.
• Regularly engage with iPAS (Global non-governmental organization that works to increase access to safe abortion and contraception, and to protect reproductive health rights) to ensure seamless data flow into the Resilient Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Framework (4RF) Dashboard
• Compile progress data to upgrade Resilient Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Framework (4RF) dashboard; and manage all dashboard-related activities, including data validation and updates for dashboard
• Coordinate with technical team / consultant for troubleshooting and regular maintenance of Resilient Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Framework (4RF) dashboard
• Ensuring data is updated for public access and stakeholders’ usage for various purposes
• Regularly engage with stakeholders’ consultations, and other Resilient Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Framework (4RF) related meetings to display/operate dashboard for progress review
• Provide support to the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Unit (RRU)/ Ministry of Planning Development & Special Initiatives (MoPDSI) related to the dashboard data review activities
• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management
• Communication • Interpersonal • Coordination • Report writing • Software; SQL, Excel (Data Analysis), Word, Power point and any other software which the candidate has used previously for data analysis.
As this is a national UNV assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.
UNV Field Unit will help you open a Pak rupee bank account with Standard Chartered Bank or any other local bank at your duty station.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with data analysis tools such as SQL and Excel? | This question assesses your technical skills in data analysis relevant to the role. | Provide specific examples of how you have used these tools in previous projects. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in the data you manage? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your attention to detail and accountability. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to coordinate with multiple stakeholders. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you adapt to changes in project requirements? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a complex problem you solved related to data management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for effective report writing? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks when managing multiple projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain a situation where you showed creativity in your work. What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |