Research and Data Specialist Job in Nairobi | UN Women | JobsNoti

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General Information:

  • Job Title: Research and Data Specialist (Data and Statistics)
  • Job Identification: 29973
  • Posting Date: 11/06/2025, 07:26 PM
  • Apply Before: 11/28/2025, 10:29 AM
  • Job Schedule: Full time
  • Locations: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Grade: P4
  • Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
  • Job Function: Research and Data
  • Initial Contract Duration: 1 year
  • Required Languages: English
  • Vacancy Category: International opportunities
  • Vacancy Timeline: 3 Weeks

Functional Competencies:

  • Expert knowledge of gender statistics, including current policies and practices in the area of gender statistics
  • Advanced knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods, particularly in relation to gender equality
  • Strong capacity in statistical analysis, econometric techniques with a particular focus on gender equality
  • Working knowledge and familiarity with data science and foresight techniques
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to contribute to, manage and motivate a diverse team, including consultants, to achieve results in a timely manner
  • Excellent strategic planning, goal setting and prioritization skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with government counterparts, UN agencies, donors, and NGO partners
  • Proven excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong, proven commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Recruitment Qualifications:

Education and Certification:

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline, with a substantial quantitative component or a related field is required.
  • A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  • PhD is an asset.

Experience:

  • At least 7 years of progressively responsible work experience in carrying out research and statistical analysis in a development policy and/or research context is required.
  • Experience in data analysis, research and writing, including on gender equality and women’s rights; is required.
  • Experience in SDGs monitoring, ideally from a gender equality perspective is required.
  • Experience in statistical analysis, econometrics and/or data science is required.
  • Experience leading and managing personnel in international settings is required.
  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required.
  • Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.
  • Experience in working on institutional/flagship reports is desirable.

Languages:

  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their application through Online [Apply-Now]. For more details visit official website: www.unwomen.org

UN Women Overview:

The United Nations Programme for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, also known as UN Women, is a United Nations agency charged with working for gender equality and the empowerment of women. UN Women is charged with advocating for the rights of women and girls, and focusing on a number of issues, including violence against women and violence against LGBT people.