Statistical Assistant - Geneve, Schweiz - United Nations

United Nations

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Geneve, Schweiz

vor 2 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Schneider

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Beschreibung

This position is located in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division (TESPRDD), Methodology, Education and Training Section (METS), in Geneva, Switzerland.

The incumbent reports to the Coordinator, METS Human Rights Indicators and Data Unit, under the overall guidance of the Chief of Section (METS) or designated staff.

Responsibilities:

Within delegated authority, the Statistical Assistants will be responsible for the following duties:

Compiles, processes and manipulates data sets derived from a variety of sources.
Assembles and examines original statistical material to ensure accuracy, clarity and validity; makes appropriate adjustments.
Updates statistical series in established formats. Applies new data and derived statistics, enters data on survey reports, and provides information for publication.
Prepares charts, graphs and other outputs for reporting and presentation of various data.
Maintains relevant computerized databases.
Responds to internal/external requests on questions related to specific programme(s).
Assists in liaising with United Nations system organizations to obtain necessary statistical and other relevant information.
Prepares data sets upon request, responds to queries/requests and maintains/updates web pages.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Communication:

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Creativity:

Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box"; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience

Experience in Power BI, and other relevant data visualization software is required.

At least three years of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Experience in Python and R is desirable.

Experience in data extraction using Application Programming Interfaces is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Special Notice

United Nations Considerations

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.

The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira.

For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.