Statistician – Data and Statistics Unit

About the role

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN‑Habitat) is seeking a Statistician for its Data and Statistics Unit within the Knowledge & Innovation Branch. The incumbent will support the generation, analysis and dissemination of urban and housing data to inform policy, monitoring of SDG 11 and the New Urban Agenda.

Key responsibilities

• Initiate and coordinate development of methods for obtaining relevant urban and housing data.
• Develop and apply digital technologies for data collection, analysis and dissemination.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, consistency and comparability.
• Plan and conduct analytical programmes, including project identification, analysis and technical advisory for capacity building.
• Supervise development of databases, web‑publishing tools and software for statistical data storage and distribution.
• Undertake methodological research on standards, concepts and classifications.
• Develop new statistical methods, quantitative models and projections.
• Provide guidance to departments and field experts on statistical programmes.
• Organise seminars, workshops and expert meetings and manage the assigned section’s work.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in statistics, mathematics, economics, sociology, demography or related field.
• Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience in statistics, data analysis and urban/housing indicators.
• Demonstrated experience in capacity‑building projects and conducting training workshops.
• Professional competence in analytical, drafting, reporting and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and incorporate gender perspectives.

Required skills

• Statistical analysis and quantitative modelling.
• Database development and management.
• Data visualization using graphs, charts and interactive tools.