Statistician

The Statistician position at the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) involves undertaking statistical and actuarial analysis of data to support the Fund’s actuarial programme. The role includes organizing and analyzing statistical data, developing databases, providing technical support, and preparing reports for international and expert group meetings.

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.
• Participates in the development, implementation and management of statistical and other database(s).
• Provides research and technical support on data collection programmes, economic and financial data by country and other related information.
• Provides insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Participates in the development or revision of standards on statistical concepts, definitions and classifications by performing methodological research.
• Prepares draft technical documents for international, Pension Board 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in statistics, actuarial science, data science, mathematics, economics or related field.
• A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Advanced Excel and proficient user of Power BI, Word and PowerPoint is required.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of statistical and/or economic data or related area is required.
• At least three years of experience in a defined benefit Pension Fund is desirable.
• Two years or more of experience in an actuarial function is desirable.
• English language proficiency at UN Level III in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Skills

• Statistical Analysis
• Actuarial Health Analysis
• Data Compilation
• Data Dissemination
• Database Development
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Power BI
• Word
• Power Point
• Pension Fund Experience
• Actuarial Function Experience
• Report Preparation

Languages

English