Statistician

Responsibilities

• Organizes, designs, plans and carries out the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation and dissemination of statistical data by selecting methods of data collection, selecting and implementing methods for checking collected data, and selecting and implementing appropriate methods for data processing for incorporation into databases.
• Support the collection, processing, evaluation and dissemination of various forms of data from Member states, UN-Habitat branches and regional or field offices, civil society, NGOs and partner databases including those from other UN agencies, UN Statistical Division, UN population Division, etc.
• Participates in the development, implementation and management of statistical databases. Compile a database comprising of SDG 11 and other Human Settlement Indicators at the city level using different data sources such as national censuses; Demographic and Health Surveys DHS; Multiple Indicators Cluster Surveys MICS; Urban Inequities Surveys UIS; various national household surveys; and other administrative sources.
• Contribute to the data analysis and updates of the Urban Indicators Database including follow up with National Statistical systems on urban SDGs and City Prosperity Index CPI related data and reporting mechanisms.
• Contribute to piloting data gathering using tools developed by DAU as part of monitoring and reporting of the NUA
• Provides training and technical support on data collection programmes, country practices and other related information.
• Participates in the development or revision of standards on statistical concepts, definitions and classifications by performing methodological research.
• Prepares draft technical documents for international, intergovernmental and expert group meetings and assists in drafting relevant reports.
• Organizes and participates in seminars, working groups and expert meetings as a technical resource person.
• Guides trains and supervises general service staff.
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of statistical data or related area is required.
• Two 2 years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.