Data Analyst

Result of Service
- The Data Analyst reports to the Head of Brazil Office and OiC for Southern Cone Office. He/She shall duly and timely perform his/her obligations, under this Terms of Reference. The consultant will work in close collaboration with the UN-Habitat’s operational and technical teams.
- Work Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Expected duration
- Two (2) months**Responsibilities**:

- Background The main mandate of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is to promote sustainable development of human settlements and policies conducive to adequate housing for all. Within this framework, UN-Habitat supports central and state governments, as well as local authorities and other partners for the implementation of the Habitat Agenda, the 2030 Agenda with the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda. UN-Habitat helps the urban poor by transforming cities into safer, more inclusive, compact, integrated, resilient and connected places with better opportunities where everyone can live with dignity. It works with organizations at every level, including all spheres of government, civil society, and the private sector to help build, manage, plan and finance sustainable urban development. The Regional Office for Latin American and the Caribbean - ROLAC - is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Agency puts emphasis in developing and managing activities in the host country. Indeed, for the past years, UN-Habitat has expanded its portfolio in Brazil by working with the three tiers of government to support the formulation and implementation of more effective, sustainable, participative, and socially fairer urban economic, social, and environmental policies. To properly implement the projects in Brazil and Southern Cone countries, the office in Rio de Janeiro is looking for a Data Analyst to ensure good execution of the work programme. Report to UN-Habitat Manager The Data Analyst reports to the Head of Brazil Office and OiC for Southern Cone Office, who will evaluate him/her. Responsibilities The Data Analyst will support the implementation of the project, and its activities, with the following responsibilities: a) Assist in the elaboration and calculation of variables, indicators and other data and information. b) Extract, process and analyse data from public databases and statistics - such as those produced by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics and other organizations - and present them in various formats (tables, graphs, charts). c) Elaborate and/or support the creation of georeferenced information. d) Revise all documents produced related to spatial data and information. e) Participate and organize capacity building activities for UN-Habitat and government staff working in the implementation of UN-Habitat’s projects in Brazil. f) Provide appropriate technical support to implement activities related to collection, production, analysis and management of data, information and urban indicators and support any other studies and research. g) Provide information for the systematization and exchange of successful practices and experiences with other offices in the region and with headquarters divisions. h) Provide inputs for the identification of project risks i) Document and maintain an orderly and accessible information file related to all activities undertaken. j) Be responsible for the delivery according to deadlines for each task and conduct administrative and management activities to ensure that projects meet the objectives in terms of deadlines, budget and quality. k) Document expert group meetings, training events and other activities related to the planning, development and implementation of ongoing and new projects. l) Perform other duties which may be requested by the supervisors. m) Participate in missions as requested. The consultant will be responsible for completing all courses and training activities that are indicated to him/her by his/her supervisor. The security course BSAFE, from UNDSS, is required to be accredited during the first month of employment, The consultant will be responsible for his/her own security, so the person should ger familiarized with United Nations security mechanisms and comply with them according to the Framework of Accountability for the United Nations Security Management System. Outputs/Work Assignment The Data Analyst will support the implementation of multiple projects. The consultant shall be paid a monthly allowance, upon presentation and approval by the Head of Brazil Office and OiC for Southern Cone Office of monthly activities’ report.
- Qualifications/special skills
- Education Required: - A first-level university degree in Public Policy, Sociology, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Urban Studies, Statistics or related fields is required, or additional 3 (three) years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement. Desired: - Postgraduate degree (Lato Sensu or Stricto Sensu) in Public Policy, S