Data Analyst

The Data Analyst will support the implementation of projects in Brazil by identifying, collecting, organizing, and analyzing solid waste data and information from multiple sources. The role involves managing databases, producing thematic maps and dashboards, and collaborating with technical teams to support sustainable urban development projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify, collect, organize, and systematize solid waste data and information from federal, state, municipal, and institutional sources.
• Structure and maintain integrated, organized, and up-to-date databases, ensuring consistency, traceability, and accessibility of information for the projects’ technical teams.
• Develop and manage shareable geographic and non-geographic databases compatible with the analytical needs of the project.
• Manipulate, process, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to support technical studies, reports, and deliverables.
• Produce thematic maps, charts, tables, and data dashboards to support territorial analyses and the communication of project results.
• Contribute to the spatialization of information and territorial analysis through Geographic Information System (GIS) tools.
• Integrate data from different consultants and thematic areas, ensuring methodological standardization and compatibility among datasets.
• Collaborate to the consolidation of information from participatory processes when necessary, including the systematization of territorial data and contributions relevant to the diagnosis and subsequent stages.
• Review and update databases and cartographic products as new information is incorporated into the products.
• Ensure the proper organization, documentation, and archiving of produced data, enabling its future use by the team and partner institutions.
• Participate in technical meetings, in person or virtual, as requested by the supervisors.
• Maintain continuous communication with the technical team, ensuring alignment regarding information needs and established deadlines.
• Ensure the technical quality, integrity, and reliability of the information produced and used within the scope of any consultancy that may be contracted.
• Participate in missions as requested.
• Attend meetings and conferences promoted by UN-Habitat and the projects’ partners as requested.
• Have compliance with UN-Habitat quality standards and project requirements, ensuring consistency with institutional guidelines, methodologies and expected outcomes.
• Ensure the adoption of ethical principles during the consultancy, particularly regarding active listening, respect for diversity, and the promotion of a safe, inclusive and participatory learning environment.
• Perform any other management-related duties assigned by the Head of Brazil Office, consistent with the functions of the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geosciences, Cartographic Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields is required, or additional three (3) years or relevant experience to the post beyond the requirement.
• Postgraduate degree in Data Analysis, Geoprocessing, Territorial Planning, Public Policy, or related fields is desirable.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in data analysis, database management or thematic maps production in Brazil is required.
• Experience with the processing and integration of data from multiple institutional sources is required.
• Experience with the use of geoprocessing software (ArcGIS, QGIS, or equivalent) is required.
• Professional or academic experience in data collection, analysis or management related to solid waste is desirable.
• Professional or academic experience in topics related to public policies, public administration, sustainability, social and urban development, public spaces, and the coordination and engagement of stakeholders in the implementation of policies and projects is desirable.
• Previous experience within the United Nations System or in international organizations is desirable.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools is required.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and collaborative tools, are required.
• The ability to organize and systematize large volumes of information is required.
• Basic experience with platforms for sharing programming and version control such as GitHub or GitLab is desirable.
• Good command of programming languages such as R or Python is desirable.
• The consultant will be responsible for completing all courses and training activities indicated by the supervisor.
• The security course BSAFE, from UNDSS, is required to be accredited during the first month of employment.
• The consultant will be responsible for his/her own security and should comply with United Nations security mechanisms.

Skills

• Data Analysis
• Database Management
• Thematic Maps Production
• Geoprocessing Software
• ArcGIS
• QGIS
• Data Integration
• Data Visualization
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Outlook
• Collaboration Tools
• Information Organization
• Programming Languages
• Python
• Version Control Systems
• GitHub
• GitLab
• Solid Waste Data Management
• Policy Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Security Course BSAFE

Languages

Portuguese, English, Spanish