Data Consultant Job Vacancy at UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), New York, United States

Responsibilities 

The successful appointee Data Consultant will perform the following duties

• Develop a data system that tracks aggregated programme results. Also, design partner monitoring tools and train partners in data collection and reporting.
• Analyse project and programme performance and extract relevant findings for strategic decision-making.
• Identify secondary datasets and research relevant to the implementation of the programme and develop and update the country evidence base.
• Conduct analysis of secondary sources on digital financial services uptake and usage to identify to programme priorities and inform market engagements.
• Conduct thematic research on financial health and the digital economy using primary and secondary data sources.

Requirements 

Candidates must have the following requirements in order to be eligible for this Data Consultant Vacancy at UNDP

•  Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, public/business administration, social sciences, technology or related discipline. However, a Master’s degree in the same is desirable but not mandatory
• In addition to that, at least one year of experience in conducting data analysis to inform strategic decision making in the public or private sector.
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience in Malaysia
• Experience with data analysis and/or data visualization tools is desirable.
• Experience in conducting socioeconomic research is preferable but not mandatory. Similarly, experience in innovation and technology for inclusive finance preferred.
• Furthermore, fluency in English is necessary for this post.

Additional information

• Timeline: February 2020 – January 2021
• Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Total Number of Working Days for Assignment: Max of 220 working days within 12 months

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