Statistician, New York, United States

 Job Title: Statistician

Contract Type: Fixed-term contract

Closing Date: Friday, 14 June 2024

Organizational Setting and Reporting:

The Statistician position is within the Programme Management and Business Analytics Section (PMBAS) in the Human Resources Services Division (HRSD) of the Department of Operational Support (DOS) at the United Nations Secretariat. The Statistician reports to the Chief of Unit.

Responsibilities:

• Design business intelligence and reporting solutions for strategic planning and performance evaluation.
• Collect, compile, validate, and evaluate data from human resource management systems.
• Develop statistical models and data collection systems for business intelligence.
• Participate in projects for enhancements to existing human resource management reporting systems.
• Maintain statistical standards related to human resource management.
• Support management and end-users of human resource management system reporting tools.

Competencies:

• Professionalism: Excellent analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, manage, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Understands relevant HR business processes and workflows. Knowledge of statistical and data analytics principles and practices.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments. Uses time efficiently.
• Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitation of technology to work tasks.

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in statistics, data science, information management, computer science, mathematics, economics, or related field.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in statistical data collection, compilation, analysis, and dissemination.
• Experience with data modelling for reporting, database query languages, and data quality assurance methods.
• Experience with data related to human resources management and data analytics tools is desirable.

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French and/or another official UN language is desirable.

Assessment:

• Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and competency-based interview.

Special Notice:

• The appointment or assignment is subject to the availability of the post or funds and budgetary approval.
• Candidates recruited through the young professionals programme with less than two years in their initial assignment are not eligible to apply.
• The United Nations is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, cultural backgrounds, or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for applicants with disabilities.
• Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

How to Apply:

• Follow instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and refer to the Applicant Guide for guidance. Complete and submit your application by the deadline.