ECA's mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 SDGs and Agenda 2063.

The mission is guided by ECA's five new strategic directions which are: advancing ECA's position as a premier knowledge institution that builds on its unique position and privilege to bring global solutions to the continent's problems and take local solutions to the continent; developing macroeconomic and structural policy options to accelerate economic diversification and job creation; designing and implementing innovative financing models for infrastructure, and for human, physical and social assets for a transforming Africa; contributing solutions to regional and transboundary challenges, with a focus on peace security and social inclusion as an important development nexus; advocating Africa's position at the global level and developing regional responses as a contribution to global governance issues.

The African Centre for Statistics (ACS) is headed by a Director and reports to the Deputy Executive Secretary (Programme). The Centre is responsible for improving the production, dissemination and use of quality data and comparable data and statistics in Africa to support evidence-based policymaking, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063 The Africa We Want. It is divided into four main sections: Economic, Infrastructure and Agriculture Statistics; Demographic and Social Statistics; Statistical Development, Data Innovation and Outreach; and Geospatial Information Management Systems.

This position is located in the Statistical Development, Data Innovation, and Outreach Section of the African Centre for Statistics in the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The incumbent of the position works under the overall guidance of the Director, of the African Centre for Statistics, and reports to the Chief of the Statistical Development, Data Innovation, and Outreach Section.

Within delegated authority, the Statistical Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Collects, evaluates, processes, and analyzes statistical data from a variety of sources using modern technology.

• Processes, classifies and ensures internal consistency of data; reconciles discrepancies in data series.

• Builds special data sets for specific research needs or reports.

• Prepares charts, graphs and other outputs for reporting and presentation of various data.

• Applies, tests and executes programmers for specific statistical applications based on specifications provided.

• Maintains relevant computerized databases.

• Respond to internal/external requests on questions related to a specific programme(s).

• Assists in liaising with United Nations system organizations to obtain necessary statistical and other relevant information.

• Prepares data sets upon request, responds to queries/requests and maintains/updates web pages.

• Supervises and guides other general service staff in the function, as needed. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A certificate or higher qualification in data science or technology is an added advantage.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in statistics or related areas, data science/technology or related areas is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to eight (8) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Experience in database design and management is desirable.

Language

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

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