Data Analytics and Visualisation Specialist manages and analyzes data to support UN and partner decision-making in Afghanistan, producing dashboards, infographics, maps, and policy communications. The role involves cross-pillar data coordination, development of visualization standards, and providing technical guidance on information management systems.
Project Information
Given the dire situation on the ground and high dependency on incoming assistance, a new mechanism to coordinate incoming non-humanitarian aid flows has become necessary to respondent to new realities. In Security Council Resolution 2626, the UN Assistance Mission for Afghanistan (UNAMA) has been delegated the authority to take over more functions to monitor and coordinate incoming financial flows in support of ongoing non-humanitarian aid efforts. Concerted efforts will ensure synergies, enhance efficiency and effectiveness of aid, ease economic strains, build strong relations and trust with local communities as well as foster acceptance of the authorities to the modalities and types of assistance provided, tailored to the changes in the context.
The Data Analytics and Visualisation Specialist will be part of an integrated team within the RCO Data team of the Integrated Office/Development Pillar of UN in Afghanistan, supporting the operationalization of the new H-BHN aid coordination architecture, and will assist with data cross-pillar sharing, analysis, conceptualizing of infographics and data visualizations for a range of products and materials of the UN and its partners.
The staff will report to the RCO Team Lead and will submit activity reports to UNOPS to ensure due process.
1. Data Coordination & Exchange
Coordinates and facilitates regular cross-pillar data exchange, including on the platform of H-BHN Data Working Group
Maintains a repository of spatial and operational data and datasets accessed by H/BHN platforms, keeping all relevant documentation as needed.
Researches, collects, reviews and shares best practices from UN on results reporting and funding monitoring.
2. Data Management, Analysis & Visualization
Oversees the creation and maintenance of the interactive (PowerBi) H-BHN Data dashboard for results reporting and funding flow monitoring in close collaboration with relevant humanitarian clusters/actors
Organizes, designs, analyses and evaluates data and datasets needed for UN in Afghanistan and its partners information products using applicable techniques and tools, to include spatial baseline as well as operational data and datasets.
Participates in the development of data visualisation standards, advising on the application and roll out of such standards across the UN
Produces quality data visualizations, infographics and maps from UN and other relevant data sources on a regular basis for analysis, communication, and accountability purposes.
Researches, analyses and evaluates new applications of information technology for data management, visualization, and modelling.
3. Policy Analysis & Information Products
Produces policy analysis and undertakes analytics for information and communication products, drawing from UN data platforms.
Provides technical and substantive support to UN in Afghanistan to develop policy analyses and communication products based on various data sets and information.
Directs research of relevant data sets to support coordination and communications efforts of the UN in Afghanistan.
Produces policy materials and communications adapted to the target audiences, including information for public use and understanding.
4. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborates with relevant UN entities and external partners, platform managers and data analysts to ensure integrated research, data analytics and policy analysis.
Advises internal and external users and other information management specialists about access to UN reporting, communications and data visualization platforms.
5. Systems Development, Standards & Capacity Building
Develops detailed system and other functional specifications and standards from the knowledge-management perspective and user documentation for new systems of results reporting in UN in Afghanistan
Develops training materials and user manuals; trains staff in use of information and knowledge-management systems utilised in UN in Afghanistan
6. Other Responsibilities
Performs other related duties, as required.
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