Data Analyst

Result of Service

The incumbent will work in close collaboration with programme, operations and project teams to support the achievement of project objectives and organizational priorities.

Work Location

Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil

Expected duration

Six (6) months, with possibility of extension

Duties and 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 on 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. UN-Habitat has initiated a project with the Government of the State of Rio de Janeiro (GERJ) aimed at strengthening urban resilience in the State of Rio de Janeiro based on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the principles of the New Urban Agenda. The Inclusive and Sustainable Rio project supports the State in achieving urban prosperity while implementing global agendas for sustainable urban development. In particular, the proposal focuses on increasing urban resilience through the engagement of civil society to promote inclusion within the climate agenda of the State of Rio de Janeiro. The revision of the State Solid Waste Plan of Rio de Janeiro (PERS-RJ) is part of the scope of this project and constitutes a strategic instrument for strengthening the state policy on solid waste, in alignment with national guidelines and international sustainable development agendas. The process involves the preparation of an updated diagnosis, the development of scenarios, and the definition of strategies, actions, targets, and implementation instruments, considering the territorial, institutional, and socio-environmental diversity of the municipalities of Rio de Janeiro State. It adopts an integrated approach with the participation of state agencies, municipalities, public consortia, the productive sector, waste picker cooperatives, civil society organizations, and other relevant stakeholders. To properly implement the projects in Brazil, a Data Analyst is required. Report to UN-Habitat Manager The Data Analyst reports to the Head of Brazil Office, who will evaluate him/her. Responsibilities The Data Analyst will support the implementation of the projects in Brazil, and their activities, with the following responsibilities: a) Identify, collect, organize, and systematize solid waste data and information from federal, state, municipal, and institutional sources. b) Structure and maintain integrated, organized, and up-to-date databases, ensuring consistency, traceability, and accessibility of information for the projects’ technical teams. c) Develop and manage shareable geographic and non-geographic databases compatible with the analytical needs of the project. d) Manipulate, process, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to support technical studies, reports, and deliverables. e) Produce thematic maps, charts, tables, and data dashboards to support territorial analyses and the communication of project results. f) Contribute to the spatialization of information and territorial analysis through Geographic Information System (GIS) tools. g) Integrate data from different consultants and thematic areas, ensuring methodological standardization and compatibility among datasets. h) Collaborate to the consolidation of information from participatory processes when necessary, including the systematization of territorial data and contributions relevant to the diagnosis and subsequent stages. i) Review and update databases and cartographic products as new information is incorporated into the products. j) Ensure the proper organization, documentation, and archiving of produced data, enabling its future use by the team and partner institutions. k) Participate in technical meetings, in person or virtual, as requested by the supervisors. l) Maintain continuous communication with the technical team, ensuring alignment regarding information needs and established deadlines. m) Ensure the technical quality, integrity, and reliability of the information produced and used within the scope of any consultancy that may be contracted. n) Participate in missions as requested. o) Attend meetings and conferences promoted by UN-Habitat and the projects’ partners as requested. p) Have compliance with UN-Habitat quality standards and project requirements, ensuring consistency with institutional guidelines, methodologies and expected outcomes. q) Ensure the adoption of ethical principles during the consultancy, particularly regarding active listening, respect for diversity, and the promotion of a safe, inclusive and participatory learning environment. r) Perform any other management-related duties assigned by the Head of Brazil Office, consistent with the functions of the position. 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 get 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 consultant will support the implementation of projects in Brazil according to the stated responsibilities.

Qualifications/special skills

Education Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geosciences, Cartographic Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields is required, or additional three (3) years or relevant experience to the post beyond the requirement. Desirable: • Postgraduate degree in Data Analysis, Geoprocessing, Territorial Planning, Public Policy, or related fields is desirable. Work experience • Minimum four (4) years of experience in data analysis, database management or thematic maps production in Brazil is required. • Experience with the processing and integration of data from multiple institutional sources is required. • Experience with the use of geoprocessing software (ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent) is required. • Professional or academic experience in data collection, analysis or management related to solid waste is desirable. • Professional or academic experience in topics related to public policies, public administration, sustainability, social and urban development, public spaces, and the coordination and engagement of stakeholders in the implementation of policies and projects is desirable. • Previous experience within the United Nations System or in international organizations is desirable. Skills • Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools is required. • Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and collaborative tools, are required. • The ability to organize and systematize large volumes of information is required. • Basic experience with platforms for sharing programming and version control such as GitHub or GitLab is desirable. • Good command of programming languages such as R or Python is desirable. Competencies • Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of financial management principles and practices; applies sound judgment; shows persistence in meeting commitments and achieving results; demonstrates integrity and accountability. • Planning and organization: Develops clear goals and priorities; identifies priority activities and assignments; allocates appropriate time and resources for completing work and meeting deadlines. • Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others and responds appropriately; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping stakeholders informed. • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues and partners to achieve organizational goals; values diversity; contributes to an inclusive and respectful work environment. Knowledge Management • Contribute to the documentation, organization and dissemination of relevant technical knowledge and lessons learned related to the assignment. • Support the preparation of tools, templates and reference materials that facilitate that effective project implementation. • Ensure information, records and documentation produced under the assignment are properly organized and made available to authorized personnel. • Promote knowledge-sharing and collaboration among project teams while ensuring compliance with applicable confidentiality and data protection requirements.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, and Spanish is the working language of the Regional Office. • For the post advertised, fluency in Portuguese is required. Working knowledge of English and Spanish is desirable.

Additional Information

Travel details: Applicable The incumbent may be required to undertake official travel within Brazil, subject to project requirements and prior authorization of Head of Brazil Office. All official travel will be undertaken in accordance with applicable United Nations travel policies and procedures. Contract type LICA, UNOPS, with Cigna health insurance. Remuneration Remuneration will be determined in accordance with the applicable UNOPS Local ICA or UNDP’s salary scale and the level established through the official classification process. Notes Appointment against this post is on local basis and only nationals from Brazil or external candidates who hold a permanent visa in Brazil may apply. The extension of this contract is subject to availability of funds and/or performance. Any contract extension is not automatic. It is required for all the curricular information to be inserted in the system, which may take a few hours. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of applications cannot be acknowledged individually. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applications should be submitted through INSPIRA and must include all documents required at the system, please be ready to include the following information at the “Candidate Profile” (CP) at Inspira: • Cover memo (maximum 1 page) • Educational Background (incl. dates) • Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months) • Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments • Languages (proficiency level in all languages, including mother tongue) • Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)* * Please note that Internships and part-time work count as 50%. In addition to it, note experience not relevant to the position will not be considered. All applications should be submitted to: Inspira UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning people or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: [email protected].

No Fee

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