Statistics & Monitoring Officer

The Statistics & Monitoring Officer contributes to the compilation, quality assessment, analysis and estimation of mortality and demographic data, supports data dissemination and advocacy, and strengthens country and organizational capacity for mortality and demographic monitoring. The role supports the overall workplan and objectives of the UNICEF Data and Analytics Section and the Office of Strategic Evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the compilation, quality assessment, analysis and estimation of mortality and demographic data.
• Contribute to the generation and communication of evidence on mortality and demographics.
• Support the dissemination and use of mortality and demographic evidence.
• Contribute to strengthening country and organizational capacity for mortality and demographic monitoring.
• Contribute to the broader priorities and objectives of the UNICEF Data and Analytics Section and Office of Strategic Evaluation.

Requirements

• An advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in demography, statistics or a related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in demography or statistics, specifically mortality estimation or demographic modeling.
• Experience in database management, data analysis, data visualization and interpretation and use is required.
• Experience in statistical modelling and applied statistics is required.
• Advanced skills and proven experience in working with statistical programming (R), and strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are required.
• Good writing skills and experience writing technical reports and/or peer-reviewed journal articles are required.
• Experience with the use of emerging analytical tools, including AI assisted applications for data processing and knowledge management, is required.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Experience in organizing workshops, meetings is considered an asset.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian context.

Skills

• Mortality Estimation
• Database Management
• Data Analysis
• Data Visualization
• Statistical Modelling
• Advanced Statistics
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Technical Report Preparation
• Peer-reviewed Article Writing
• AI Assisted Data Processing
• Knowledge Management
• Workshop Organization
• Meeting Organization
• Country Level Experience
• Development Context Experience
• Fragile Settings Experience
• Humanitarian Experience
• Demographic Modelling
• Statistical Programming

Languages

English