Statistician

Org. Setting and Reporting

The Department of Operational Support (DOS) was established to provide end-to-end operational support, advisory services and other solutions to operating entities across the Secretariat, including departments, offices away from headquarters, peace operations, and regional commissions. The Human Resources Services Division (HRSD) provides dedicated services in support of human resources requirements of client entities, from process development through service delivery. The Division establishes and manages rosters across all job families, organizes testing and examinations, provides operational support and other advisory service for clients for the full spectrum of their delegated authorities, and supports managers and business partners in the use of non-staff personnel. The Programme Management and Business Analytics Section (PMBAS) is the project management office overseeing change management and process improvement within HRSD as well as providing project management support and quality assurance. It supports the performance framework with a focus on developing systems for monitoring and evaluation (such as dashboards and business intelligence tools) and benefits realization plans. PMBAS is also responsible for responding to oversight bodies as the Division focal point for audit, risk management, work planning, and training and capacity building programs, performing these functions in cooperation with others in DOS and DMSPC. This position is located in the Programme Management and Business Analytics Section (PMBAS) in the Human Resources Services Division (HRSD) of the Department of Operational Support (DOS). The Statistician will be responsible for ensuring that data is sourced from relevant enterprise resource planning systems, quality assured and made available for reporting and analysis. The Statistician reports to the Chief of Unit. The focus of this job is to ensure that HRSD has access to high quality HR information to enable data-driven analyses in support of decision-making processes, support strategy development, and manage strategy execution.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Statistician will be responsible for the following duties: Designs business intelligence and reporting solutions for strategic planning and performance evaluation, and for operational monitoring support by : • Actively participating in substantive servicing of HRSD, liaising closely with staff in other sections within HRSD with a view to strengthening the use of data and statistical and quantitative analysis in the area of human resources management. • Collecting, compiling, validating, and evaluating data from human resource management systems. • Designing and developing statistical models and data collection systems / data warehouses for business intelligence, including identifying, analyzing and interpreting trends or patterns in the available information, using data analytics and statistical methods. • Aligning reporting solutions with emerging strategic and operational direction. Participates in projects for enhancements to existing human resource management reporting systems by: • Providing feasibility studies, data analysis, design, development and implementation of new reporting solutions for human resource management systems. • Participating as a member of a development team with responsibility for the reporting, data warehousing and business intelligence components of human resource management systems. • Formulating and implementing statistical development projects in the field of human resources management, conducting background research, preparing documentation for organizing and servicing technical meetings. • Providing specialized advice on statistical and reporting implications of functional and data requirements of new human resource management systems and functionalities to users and management in analyzing process and data requirements and translating these into technical specifications for related business intelligence tools. Maintains statistical standards related to human resource management by: • Participating in the development or revision of standards for statistical concepts and data management definitions in the field of human resources management. • Assisting HRSD in applying suitable statistical definitions and methodologies; proposing alternative methods by which information can be processed more efficiently, effectively, reliably, and responsibly; proposing methods to establish data governance and ensure data quality. Supports management and end-users of human resource management system reporting tools in HRSD by: • Preparing draft technical documents and presentations for management, legislative and oversight bodies and other audiences, and assists in drafting relevant reports. • Developing training materials, including both administration and user manuals for reporting tools. • Training support staff and end-users in assigned systems, data collection programmes, data management, data governance and data quality. • Developing statistical glossaries and guides for the interpretation of statistical reports. • Providing guidance to new and junior staff engaged in business intelligence, data analytics and reporting.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Excellent analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, manage, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Understands relevant HR business processes and workflows, how they are implemented in enterprise ICT systems and how data is captured, stored, and retrieved. The ability to analyze, model and interpret data in support of decision-making. Takes pride in the work for the organization and understands the impact that can be brought into the organization by allowing data-driven and evidence-based decisions. Knowledge of statistical and data analytics principles and practices. Ability to conduct independent research and analysis. Ability to identify issues, formulate options and make conclusions and recommendations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. • PLANNING& ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. • TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

An Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in statistics, data science, information management, computer science, mathematics, economics, or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of statistical data or related area is required. Experience with data modelling for the purpose of reporting is required. Experience working with database query languages (structured query language or similar) is required Experience developing and applying data quality assurance methods and concepts is desirable. Experience working with data related to human resources management is desirable. Experience working with data analytics and visualization tools (Microsoft Power BI, SAP Business Objects / SAP Analytics Cloud, Tableau or similar) is desirable.

Languages

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

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate. Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position. Applicants, who successfully go through a competitive recruitment process and are recommended for selection and/or inclusion in the roster of pre-approved candidates for subsequent job openings at the same level and with similar functions, may have their application information and roster status shared with other UN Organizations. Such applicants may be contacted by other UN Organizations for similar job openings, subject to the confirmation of their interest. Placement on the roster is no guarantee of a future selection. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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