Data Specialist (Agrifood Systems)

TL;DR

Data Specialist (Agrifood Systems): Establishing and maintaining a data platform and conducting geospatial and statistical analysis to support agrifood system country programming with an accent on evidence-based diagnostics. Focus on identifying critical data domains and sources to facilitate policy support and dialogue.

Location: Various Locations

Company

hirify.global is a specialized agency of the United Nations that focuses on the transformation to more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems.

What you will do

• Support the maintenance of the Agrifood Systems data platform.
• Identify and integrate additional data domains and sources critical for the CCA and UNSDCF processes.
• Perform geospatial and statistical analysis to facilitate diagnostics and policy proposals.
• Coordinate technical data support for Regional and Country offices.
• Assist in the derivation of geospatial and statistical indicators for Country Programming Frameworks.

Requirements

• Academic credentials from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list or WHED.
• Expertise in geospatial and statistical analysis.
• Work experience in more than one location or field positions is desirable.
• Strict adherence to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
• Zero-tolerance policy for conduct incompatible with UN status, including harassment and discrimination.
• Opportunity to contribute to Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and global agrifood transformation.
• Professional environment within a specialized agency of the United Nations.