Job Opening: Data Specialist (P-3) – UNEP, Nairobi

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Job Opening: Data Specialist (P-3) – UNEP, Nairobi

📅 Posted: April 14, 2025
⏳ Deadline to Apply: May 13, 2025
📍 Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
📌 Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
🔍 Job Opening ID: 255631
💼 Job Family: Data Analytics and Management
📊 Category: Professional and Higher Categories (P-3)

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority within the UN system. It drives the global environmental agenda, promotes sustainable development, and advocates for a healthy and sustainable planet. UNEP’s Corporate Services Division ensures organizational excellence, effective risk management, and sound decision-making through strategic tools, capacity building, and operational guidance.

This position plays a key role in data analytics and business intelligence to support evidence-based decisions across UNEP. You will be based at UNEP Headquarters in Nairobi, contributing to UNEP’s global impact through advanced data strategies.

📌 Key Responsibilities

As a Data Specialist, you will:

Contribute to the development and evaluation of data analytics projects, particularly around Umoja Analytics (SAP Self Service Analytics) and Business Intelligence (BI).
Support the development of UNEP’s Enterprise Data Warehouse, identifying improvement opportunities in data analysis processes.
Select appropriate data sources for analytics projects and ensure collaboration with data engineers and scientists to enhance data flows and quality.
Design and implement databases, collection systems, and strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data integrity.
Use machine learning techniques, statistical models, and trend analysis to extract insights from structured and unstructured datasets.
Develop organizational dashboards, reports, and secure APIs to enable cross-functional data consumption.
Ensure high-quality data services through testing, documentation, and continuous improvement.
Perform additional duties as assigned in support of UNEP’s analytical needs.

Key Competencies

Professionalism: Strong command of data analysis, interpretation, and dashboard creation. High attention to quality and accuracy. Commitment to gender perspectives and inclusive decision-making.
Creativity: Brings fresh perspectives to solve problems. Open to innovation and unconventional approaches.
Client Orientation: Understands and anticipates client needs. Builds strong relationships and ensures timely service delivery.

🎓 Education Requirements

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in computer science, data science, IT, analytics, information management, or related fields.
A first-level degree plus two additional years of experience may substitute for an advanced degree.

🧾 Required Experience

You must have at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in:

Applied analytics, business intelligence, or information management.
Using data to inform strategies and decision-making.
Self-service analytics and data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau, or SAP Business Objects).
Programming with SQL, Python, or R.

Desirable experience includes:

Using version control tools like Git.
Designing and managing enterprise data warehouses.
Software development using ASP.NET, PHP, C#, Java, or React.

🌐 Language Requirements

English: Fluency is required in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
Other UN languages: Knowledge is desirable.

📝 Application and Assessment

Qualified applicants may be evaluated through a written test and competency-based interview.
Apply through the UN Inspira portal before the May 13, 2025 deadline.

👉 Apply Now via Inspira (Direct link to official application page)

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🗒️ Additional Information

This is a P-3 level professional role with an initial one-year appointment, renewable based on performance and funding.
UN staff mobility policies apply, encouraging staff to take on diverse roles across locations during their careers.
Female candidates and professionals from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations for the recruitment process.

⚠️ Important Notes

Individual Contractors or Consultants who worked at the UN Secretariat in the last six months are not eligible.
Candidates with records of human rights violations or sexual misconduct will not be considered.
Ensure your Candidate Profile on Inspira is complete – this is the basis for shortlisting.

If you’re a data professional passionate about sustainability and global environmental progress, this is your chance to apply your skills at one of the world’s most impactful international organizations. Join UNEP in shaping a greener, data-driven future from Nairobi to the world.

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