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Job Summary

Job Title:
Data Scientist (Consultant)
Employer:

United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Country:
Kenya
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative and Office Support
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Thursday, 21 August 2025

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About the Organisation

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, is the UN agency focused on promoting socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat works towards providing adequate shelter, advancing sustainable urbanization, and improving the quality of life in urban areas globally.

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Nairobi, Kenya

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Deadline: 

21 Aug 2025

Job Title

Data Scientist (Consultant) job at United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)


United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)

Job Description

The Consultant Data Scientist will be responsible for compiling, processing, and analyzing datasets relevant to urbanization and sustainable development. The role involves producing statistical analyses, designing evaluation frameworks, and documenting methodologies for multiple UN-Habitat reports. The consultant will contribute to evidence-based decision-making by ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and relevance to urban policy frameworks. Technical documentation and structured datasets will form part of the deliverables for the organization’s global reporting obligations.

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  • Conduct comprehensive data analysis for UN-Habitat’s key reports.

  • Process and manage datasets related to urban development and sustainability.

  • Carry out statistical analyses and generate evidence-based insights.

  • Develop and document methodologies and evaluation frameworks.

  • Support the preparation of technical documentation for reports.

  • Contribute to the Good Practices Database and World Urban Forum reports.

Data Scientist (Consultant) job at United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Urban Studies, or a related field.

  • Proven experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and evaluation frameworks.

  • Strong technical expertise in managing and processing large datasets.

  • Excellent command of statistical software and programming tools (e.g., R, Python, STATA, or SPSS).

  • Experience working on sustainable development, SDGs, or urban-related projects is highly desirable.

  • Strong technical writing and documentation skills.

  • Ability to work independently and deliver outputs within strict timelines.

  • Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.

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