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- Closing date
- 18 November 2026 (7 days left)
- Where
- Nairobi, Kenya
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Duties and Responsibilities
DSU is responsible for production of urban data and regular bi-annual updates to the Global Urban Indicators Database. This database provides information on indicators from the 2026 – 2029 strategic plan, SDG 11 and the New Urban Agenda (NUA) which UN-Habitat has custodianship, as well as those from the globally harmonized urban monitoring framework which was endorsed for Global implementation by the United National Statistical Commission in 2022.
The compilation of data for the database and its associated frameworks includes data requests from countries, baseline calculations where data is non-existent, capacity building countries on data production using the harmonized methodologies, in-depth review of global datasets and continued engagements with data producers.
Integration of new technologies and approaches for data production – with particular emphasis on remotely sensed data, geospatial analysis and big data analytics are central to this process.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The consultant will work in the Knowledge and Innovation Branch, under the direct supervision of the chief of the Data and Statistics Unit. She/he will be responsible for calculating urban indicators from new surveys, compiling and validating data from verified secondary sources, contributing to background research under the Urban 2030 project, and coordinating activities of the EGWM and leading the development of key products for the group.
Qualifications/special skills
A High School Diploma is required.
A first-level university degree in statistics, population studies, demography, economics, urban planning, urban studies, or any other closely related field is an asset.
At least five years of experience is required as a data analyst is required.
Knowledge of urban indicators' framework and data sourcing from censuses and surveys, city level platforms, global data platforms, and correspondences with key informants is highly desired.
Deadline : Nov 12, 2026
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Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , Diploma
How to apply
Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.
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