JOB DESCRIPTION

Background

In line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), United Nations Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF) and UNDP’s Country Programme Document (CPD), UNDP Sri Lanka developed a Portfolio, prioritizing SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, to implement its Governance and Peacebuilding projects.

The SDG 16 Portfolio is dedicated to supporting Sri Lanka’s development trajectory by addressing governance challenges, enhancing inclusivity, strengthening institutions and promoting social cohesion. The Portfolio aims to enhance people-centered services, strengthen rule of law, enhance accountability, and strengthen Sri Lanka’s resilience to future challenges.

UNDP helps countries track progress on SDG 16 by building statistical capacity and gathering data from national sources based on indicator guidelines. UNDP Sri Lanka implements a component of a global project to strengthen the measuring and monitoring of SDG 16, focusing on few governances related indicators for which capacity building and coordination is required. The aim is to strengthen reliable and accessible data on priority SDG 16 indicators, which will enable stakeholders to monitor progress, identify gaps, and make informed decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Data Analyst will report to the Programme Analyst – Inclusive Governance Team, UNDP.

Provide support to national partners on measurement, data collection, surveying of SDG16 indicators.
Contribute to the capacity building of national partners to monitor progress of SDG16 related indicators.
Guide and support implementation of related project components including but not limited to organizing trainings, draft and update workplans and reporting.
Support the collection, application and use of data within UNDPs governance and peacebuilding project/portfolio for results-based management and communication.
Promote stakeholder collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and project participants to gather feedback and insights for evaluation purposes
Contribute to knowledge management and information sharing
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies

Core competencies

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
Learn Continuously:  LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

 

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Digital

Data Collection – Being skilled in Data Sorting, Data Cleaning, Survey Administration, Presentation and Reporting Including collection of Real-Time Data (e.g. mobile data, satellite data, sensor data).
Data storytelling and communications – Skilled in building a narrative around a set of data and its accompanying visualizations to help convey the meaning of that data in a powerful and compelling fashion.

2030 Agenda: Peace

Governance – SDG 16 (Measurement and Monitoring)

Business Management

Partnership Management – Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Statistics, Politics, International Relations or related Social Science field, is require or.
A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

Applicants with master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience.
Applicants with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience at the national or international level in a similar position.
Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based management systems, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
Proficiency in tools/software for data analysis (e.g. STATA, SPSS), data visualization (e.g. MS Power BI), and database management (e.g. MS Excel) is an advantage.
Experience working on data analysis or statistics in the areas of inclusive governance / peacebuilding would be an asset.
Experience with project coordination / management and monitoring an asset.
Experience with inclusive governance programming and approaches would be an asset

Required Languages

Fluency in English and Sinhala and/or Tamil is required.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements