Data Associate
Engage in data management for flood recovery projects.
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Overview
Engage in data management for flood recovery projects.
You have:
- 1-2 years of experience in data management or analysis.
- Proficiency in SQL and Excel for data analysis.
- Strong communication skills in English, both written and oral.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team and stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing situations.
- Experience with monitoring and evaluation systems.
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 in Quetta district.
• Regularly engage with iPAS to ensure seamless data flow into the 4RF Dashboard
• Compile progress data to upgrade 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 4RF dashboard
• Ensuring data is updated for public access and stakeholders’ usage for various purposes
• Regularly engage with stakeholders’ consultations, and other 4RF related meetings to display/operate dashboard for progress review
• Provide support to the RRU/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.
Assignment remarks: This is a national UNV assignment, and a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of PKR 131,371 is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as final repatriation (if applicable) and resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of how you ensured data accuracy in your past work? | This assesses your attention to detail and understanding of data management. | Give a specific instance where your efforts led to improved data accuracy. |
| Describe a situation where you had to adapt your work based on changing requirements. | This evaluates your flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methodologies do you employ for data validation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How have you engaged stakeholders in previous projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss a time when you had to use software tools to analyze data. What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you demonstrated professionalism in a challenging situation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure transparency in reporting data to stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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