Consultant - Data Management
Quick answer
The Department of Economic and Social Affairs is hiring a remote Consultant - Data Management (NEW YORK-based) to develop a fisheries data catalogue and profile report to support the generation of high-quality data for the fisheries sector in Comoros.
- Role
- Consultant - Data Management
- Organization
- Department of Economic and Social Affairs
- Location
- NEW YORK
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Other
The role
The consultant will work on developing a concept note, assessing data collection mechanisms, and drafting a fisheries data catalogue and profile report to support the generation of high-quality data for the fisheries sector in Comoros.
What you'll do
- Develop a concept note describing the methodology, implementation schedule, and an indicative list of key data providers or custodians
- Assess the methodology and tools for data collection to ensure consistency and comparability across agencies and jurisdictions
- Identify stakeholders across the NSS involved in the data production system related to the shortlisted indicators and make an inventory of the challenges encountered in reporting data
- Develop a profile of each data source identified, including information on format, structure, topics covered, levels of representativeness, levels of data disaggregation, frequency of data collection and updates, the data quality, and other relevant attributes
- Assess the data collection mechanisms and/or platforms used to collect data from various sources and make recommendations for improving data collection and estimation
What it takes
- An advanced university degree in economics, statistics, mathematics, environmental sciences, social sciences or a related field
- Experience working with the national statistical system, with a particular focus on environment data
- Experience working with data disaggregated by geography, sex and specific population groups of interest for sustainable development
- Experience working on issues relevant to measuring economic activity, environmental change and/or fisheries-related data
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in NEW YORK, but the work is home-based with regular phone and web conference meetings.
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 economics, statistics, mathematics, environmental sciences, social sciences or a related field, and experience working with the national statistical system, with a particular focus on environment data.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the link provided: https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=284455&languageCd=ENG
How to apply
Apply directly on Department of Economic and Social Affairs's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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