Associate Data Specialist
Quick answer
The United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office in Pretoria, South Africa, is hiring a Junior Associate Data Specialist to support inter-agency UNCT mechanisms and contribute to the development of monitoring, evaluation, and learning products for UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks. The position is fixed-term and requires an advanced university degree in a relevant field and at least two years of experience in data management, data analysis, and monitoring and reporting.
- Role
- Associate Data Specialist
- Organization
- United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office
- Location
- PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Associate Data Analyst position involves supporting inter-agency UNCT mechanisms, tracking design and delivery of the Cooperation Framework, and contributing to the development of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) products for UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks.
What you'll do
- Implement databases, data collection systems, and data analytics
- Contribute to the development of MEL products
- Track and report on progress regarding department-specific data initiatives
- Contribute to the creation of basic data visualization outputs
- Support data collection and preliminary analysis
- Contribute to data preparation and preliminary analysis, support team members in data verification and routine reporting tasks
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in computer science, data science, analytics, statistics, applied mathematics, information management, information systems, information science, economic or social sciences, or a related field
- At least two years of progressively responsible experience in data management, data analysis, monitoring and reporting, results-based management, programme planning, evaluation support or related work
- Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Demonstrated ability to perform data validation and quality assurance of data analysis outputs
- Demonstrated skills in developing and delivering training programmes and curricula for diverse audiences
- Demonstrated knowledge of the data lifecycle, including data collection, analysis, visualization, monitoring and reporting
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Pretoria, South Africa.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
The key qualifications required include an advanced university degree in a relevant field and at least two years of experience in data management, data analysis, monitoring and reporting, results-based management, programme planning, evaluation support or related work.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by the application deadline of September 22, 2026.
Is the position remote?
The work schedule is not specified, but the position is located in Pretoria, South Africa.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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