Data Analysis Specialist

The Data Analysis Specialist will support effective programme operations, coordination, and delivery by providing specialized technical expertise in the design, development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of consolidated databases and digital platforms. The role focuses on strengthening programme monitoring, reporting, and evaluation and learning (MEL) systems, integrating, analysing, and visualizing programme data to generate actionable insights for programme management, reporting, and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in the implementation of innovative data management and systems development to strengthen monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems, with a focus on data integration, analytics and data visualization.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis and analytical assessments to identify patterns and trends in forestry-related livelihood activities and their impact on programme outcomes, including data insights, financial dashboards.
• Develop, maintain and optimize integrated databases and data management platforms ensuring the integration, quality, consistency, and accessibility of programme data across multiple sources and systems.
• Review and enhance qualitative and quantitative technical documentation to improve data quality, consistency, analytical value and reporting standards.
• Develop data visualizations, analytical dashboards and communication materials, using Power BI, Excel, Tableau to support the effective dissemination of programme results and evidence-based decision-making.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO with specialization in international development, natural resource management, business administration, economics, social sciences, environmental science, economics. Alternatively, a first-level degree and two additional years of relevant experience may be considered.
• University degree (or technical degree/certificate) from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO with specialization in international development, natural resource management, business administration, economics, social sciences, environmental science, economics.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant working experience in programme or project support, preferably within FAO or U.N. Agencies/organizations.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and writing skills.
• Familiarity with FAO’s contractual modalities and operational procedures is an asset.
• Limited knowledge (intermediate - level B) of another official FAO language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
• Adherence to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

Skills

• Data Analysis
• Database Design
• Database Maintenance
• Digital Platforms Development
• Programme Monitoring
• Reporting and Evaluation
• Data Visualization
• Programme Coordination
• Project Support
• Natural Resource Management
• International Development
• Environmental Sciences
• Economics
• Social Sciences
• Business Administration
• Analytical Skills
• Writing Skills
• FAO Operational Guidelines

Languages

English