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In this role, you analyze qualitative and quantitative data, develop data collection methods, and prepare reports for monitoring the strategic plan, closely collaborating with field offices and partners.
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- Under the direct supervision of the Strategic Planning Specialist, the Data Analysis and Monitoring Specialist is responsible for consolidating, aggregating, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data on the Strategic Plan at the corporate/headquarters (HQ) level, contributing to corporate-level monitoring and reporting on the implementation of UN Women’s Strategic Plan.
- The Data Analysis and Monitoring Specialist systematically captures Strategic Plan data, allowing UN Women to monitor cumulative progress and achievement of results and targets as outlined in the Strategic Plan results frameworks.
- They provide technical support to field offices and HQ to strengthen UN Women's capacity in data collection and analysis.
- They are also responsible for using key findings from data analysis to strengthen UN Women's results communication within and beyond UN Women.
- Strengthen and conduct data collection and analysis to support systematic monitoring and reporting on results and financial data of UN Women's Global Strategic Plan at the corporate level.
- Contribute to the development of UN Women’s Strategic Plans and, in particular, support the development of the Integrated Results and Resources Frameworks—and any necessary adjustments during the Mid-Term Review of the UN Women Strategic Plan—from a data and results perspective, both internally and with partner UN agencies, ensuring overall quality and compliance with corporate deadlines and requirements for the Executive Board.
- Oversee and provide technical guidance on the development, finalization, and implementation of data collection and analysis plans for each Strategic Plan indicator to systematically monitor and report on the UN Women Strategic Plan Integrated Results and Resources Framework, in collaboration with various HQ units, UN Women field offices, and key partners.
- Lead the development of approaches and tools to better quantify and systematically report on UN Women’s results, and to link them to the targets and indicators of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Design and conduct data collection methods, including (but not limited to) surveys and questionnaires, to collect the necessary quantitative and qualitative data at the corporate level.
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends and provide an overview of performance.
- Coordinate with HQ units, under the leadership of the Policy, Programme and Intergovernmental Division (PPID) Directorate and the Corporate Performance and Accountability Unit (CPAU in SPRED), to oversee in a timely manner the validation of the quality of data collected from the field and HQ levels (baseline, targets, actual monitoring data) before using those for corporate monitoring, review and reporting exercises.
- Provide tailored technical support and address gaps in Strategic Plan indicators for which data collection and analysis methodologies need improvement.
- Collect, aggregate and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data on results from the field and HQ on UN Women Strategic Plans through results management systems and online platforms of UN Women and beyond, and summarize and present key findings to the field and HQ of UN Women to feed into monitoring, reporting and the next cycle of Strategic Plan planning, and to contribute to decision-making processes.
- Provide technical inputs related to data collection and analysis for the monitoring and reporting processes of joint results achieved with UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF.
- Provide strategic and technical support for the preparation of materials for all Executive Board formal and informal sessions, including presentations and briefing notes.
- Provide technical support to UN Women field offices and HQ units on data collection and analysis.
- Provide technical support to HQ units and field offices to define and improve methodologies for data collection and analysis for each Strategic Plan indicator, as well as at the Strategic Note/Work Plan and project levels, to strengthen evidence-based monitoring and reporting.
- Develop specific training materials and tools on statistics, data collection and analysis to strengthen the capacity of UN Women personnel in these areas.
- Provide technical contributions and guidance for evidence-based communication on UN Women’s results and achievements, as well as related financial data, with stakeholders and external partners.
- Collect, aggregate, and analyze qualitative, quantitative, and financial data on results from the field and headquarters related to UN Women Strategic Plans, using UN Women’s results management systems and other sources. Summarize, visualize, and present key findings for communication with key partners, donors, and the public.
- Prepare visual presentations of results, associated financial data, and UN Women’s performance for internal and external audiences.
- Contribute to communicating UN Women’s results in relation to the SDG goals, targets and indicators.
- Provide technical contributions to the integration of data collection, analysis, and communication of results into UN Women’s business processes and procedures in the areas of strategic planning, monitoring, reporting, and knowledge management.
- Ensure that data collection, analysis and communication of results are systematically integrated into UN Women’s programming-related policies, procedures, guidance and tools under the Policies, Procedures and Guidance framework, and support its rollout.
- Provide technical contributions to the development and enhancement of UN Women IT systems to strengthen data collection, analysis, and communication of results data.
- Provide input for the specification of business cases and functional requirements, specifically related to data collection, analysis, visualization, and communication of results in the development of new and/or enhancement of existing UN Women IT systems.
- Provide technical support in conducting User Acceptance Testing, specifically for functionalities that support the systematic collection and analysis of data and the communication of results for the UN Women Strategic Plan.
- Strengthen Transparency, Innovation, and Systems for Results Management and implementation of UN 2.0.
- Oversee the operations of UN Women's Transparency Portal, ensuring it serves as a comprehensive and user-friendly platform for accountability and results communication.
- Manage the presentation of annual reporting results and financial data against UN Women Strategic Plans and Strategic Notes on the Transparency Portal.
- Continuously enhance portal functionality to meet evolving organizational needs, including integrating advanced data analytics and visualization tools.
- Monitor and maintain data integrity, ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality content on the portal.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including Country Offices, Regional Offices, HQ Divisions, and partners, to ensure effective use and consistent updates to the Portal.
- Support implementation AI-driven solutions to enhance the Transparency Portal's functionality, including intelligent search capabilities and data quality improvements.
- Conduct technical training sessions to strengthen internal capacity in data-driven approaches and the effective use of the Transparency Portal.
- Strengthen engagement with IATI and Reporting Standards.
- Drive improvements in IATI reporting to enhance transparency and compliance with international standards.
- Conduct capacity-building sessions and manage working groups to increase awareness and technical capacity for IATI reporting across the organization.
- Actively engage with the IATI community to explore and implement best practices and innovative approaches.
- Leverage AI and Innovation for Results Management.
- Support pilot AI/machine learning models to streamline data reporting and improve the accuracy and usability of results and financial data.
- Explore the use of innovation and big data for results monitoring and reporting and train UN Women personnel on relevant tools.
- Foster innovation by exploring emerging technologies to modernize data management and results reporting processes.
- Support and contribute to corporate initiatives to implement UN 2.0 at UN Women, including the development and rollout of UN Women’s strategy on UN 2.0, particularly in the area of Organizational Effectiveness and Efficiency (OEE), in close collaboration with relevant HQ divisions.
- Support and contribute to inter-agency initiatives around AI, innovation and data, including those through the UN Strategic Planning Network.
- The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.
Our expectations of you
Education
- Master's degree or equivalent in development-related disciplines, economics, statistics, project management, public policy, or other social science-related fields is required.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Qualifications
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
Experience
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in data collection and statistical analysis for monitoring or reporting in international development is required.
- Experience with statistical software (e.g., STATA, SAS, SPSS) for data collection and analysis is required.
- Experience in data management is required.
- Experience in capacity-building work related to data, such as conducting training and/or providing technical support in the areas of statistics, data collection, and analysis, is desirable.
- Experience in producing manuals, guidance and/or practical tools on statistics, data collection/analysis is desirable.
- Experience working with web-based results tracking systems is desirable.
- Experience with the UN system at the country, regional and/or global level is desirable.
What we offer
- UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
- The Strategy, Planning, Results and Effectiveness Division (SPRED) is responsible for integrating corporate strategy, resources, and performance management to improve decision-making and ensure that UN Women manages for results in delivering on its Strategic Plan, while increasing transparency and accountability to its governing bodies and stakeholders.
- The Division monitors and reports on corporate results and budget implementation to ensure coherent achievement of results in line with the UN Women Strategic Plan.
- The Strategic Planning Unit (SPU) in SPRED supports and guides UN Women to achieve higher-quality development results through an integrated approach that links strategic planning, monitoring and reporting, and Results-Based Management (RBM).
- SPU is the custodian of RBM in UN Women.
- SPU is also the lead unit and business owner of UN Women’s results management systems, supporting strategic planning, results-based monitoring and reporting processes, as well as data aggregation and analysis to communicate results to stakeholders.
- As mandated by the UN Women Executive Board, UN Women produces an Executive Director's Annual Report to demonstrate achievements under its Strategic Plan.
- Complementing this, UN Women is committed to leveraging global data systems, the Transparency Portal, and the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) to enhance accountability and transparency.
- Preparations for the development of the next Strategic Plan 2026–2029 are underway, accompanied by the Integrated Resources and Results Framework to ensure comprehensive alignment between resources and results.
- In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women.
- The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact.
- It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.
- At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect.
- UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by applicable law.
- All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.
- UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination.
- All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
- Background checks will include the verification of academic credentials and employment history.
- Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
- Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed.
- If all sections are not completed, the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process.
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) operates in approximately 170 countries and territories to combat poverty, reduce inequality, and enhance resilience to crises. It provides policy advice, builds capacities, and coordinates technical cooperation within the UN system. As a global network, it connects governments, communities, and partners for sustainable development.
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