ASSOCIATE DATA SPECIALIST, NOB

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Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management

Job Family : Data Analytics and Management

Category and Level : National Professional Officers , NO-B

Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings

• Job Opening Job Opening ID: 283449 Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management Job Family : Data Analytics and Management Category and Level : National Professional Officers , NO-B
• Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings Duty Station : COLOMBO
• Department/Office : Resident Coordinator System Date Posted : Sep 7, 2026
• Deadline : Sep 21, 2026

The UN Secretary-General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an empowered and independent UN Resident Coordinator - the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System and Representative of the UN Secretary-General at country level - support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDG's. In its Resolution A/RES/72/279, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the transformation of the Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO) as a stand-alone coordination office within the United Nations Secretariat. DCO exercises managerial and oversight functions of the Resident Coordinator System under the oversight of the Chair of United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG). In 2026, DCO undertook a recalibration to ensure the RC system remains optimally configured to support the acceleration of the 2030 Agenda and embodies the UN 2.0 shift- anchored in data, digital, innovation, behavioral science, strategic foresight, and a mission driven organizational culture. The Associate Data Analyst contributes to interacting with counterparts, officers and technical staff in relevant organizational units in data engineering, data science and other data specialists, data owners and subject matter experts for the development and implementation of the databases, data collection systems and data analytics that optimize statistical efficiency and quality. It also contributes to the interaction with external counterparts in the UN funds, programs and other UN specialized agencies, consultants, and NGOs to collaborate and exchange information and best practices. The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordination Office (RCO) in Colombo, Sri Lanka under the direct supervision of the Head of the Resident Coordinator Office.