Monitoring and Data Analyst

The Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) was established in 1990 and mandated by name in United Nations General Assembly resolution A/RES/45/181.The WSSCC Secretariat is hosted by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and aims to accelerate the achievement of sustainable sanitation, hygiene and water services for all people, with special attention to the unserved poor, by enhancing collaboration and coordination of all sector stakeholders. The WSSCC Secretariat is located in Geneva, Switzerland. More information on WSSCC can be found on the website at www.wsscc.org.

• Assist Head of PMER in the researching, development and implementation of systems (indicators, tools, methods, guidance, etc.) to monitor the Organizational and programme plans and measure the results, including around core thematic areas;

• Provides technical support on the effective design and use of the data management and reporting tools of the Organization information system that support monitoring, analysis, and reporting against the Organizational workplan’s - and program plans’ - results;

• Provides support in the monitoring and reporting of PMER Unit workplan results;

•  Recommends improvements to existing data management and reporting tools, and updates the relevant guidelines for the use of these tools;

• Proactively supports projects with monitoring and data insights, working directly with colleagues and other Units within the Organization;

• Conducts regular data cleanups, data quality controls and assurance tests on data, to ensure global data integrity, consistency and accuracy;

• Assists with the review, collation and preliminary analysis of programme data, including interpreting trends, creating data visuals (graphs, maps, infographics, etc.), and support production of reports as required, to inform the WSSCC strategic results;

• Assists with the coordination and organisation of internal and external events related to monitoring and evaluation (webinars, meetings, workshops, trainings), and actively participates at meetings, events and forums, and provides monitoring and data analytical guidance and training to programmes, as required;

• Coordinates and monitors external firms/agents that are sub-contracted to implement surveys, reviews and studies required for monitoring programme performance, outcomes and impacts, including drafting terms of reference, and reviewing proposals and methodological reports, tools, inception and research reports as needed;

• Collaborates with other Units, in particular the Communications Unit, to keep updated the dissemination of quality evidence of the Council and expand the reach and impact of its strategic information;

• Performs other duties related to planning, monitoring, and evaluation in WSSCC as required by the Head of PMER Unit;

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Public Health or relevant field is required.
• A Master’s degree in the above fields is desirable.

• Demonstrated understanding of the the key strategice priorities and emerging planning requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality planning documents with excellent writing skills.
• Ability to analyze problems carefully and logically, leading to fact-based and practical recommendations in planning exercises.
• Ability to allocate appropriate time and resources for completing the work and managing conflicting priorities.
• Identifies priority activities and assignments adjusting priorities where required.

• Contract type: International Contractor Agreement
• Contract level: International Specialist Level 1
• Contract duration: ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.