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These positions are located primarily in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and the Regional Commissions. The young professionals programme examination in Statistics covers a wide range of topics in the areas of probability theory, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, demographic and social statistics or economic statistics. The Associate Statistician typically reports to the head of a unit or to a senior Statistician.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Associate Statistician will be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are generic and may not be carried out by all Associate Statisticians.) • Participate in the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation and dissemination of statistical data from Member States by selecting methods of data collection, selecting and implementing methods for validating collected data, and selecting and implementing appropriate methods for data processing for incorporation into statistical database(s); • Participate in the development, implementation and management of statistical database(s) and outputs in a particular area of statistics such as economic statistics and national accounts, trade statistics, environment, energy and industrial statistics, demographic and social statistics, etc.; • Participate in the design and delivery of statistical capacity development activities, including technical assistance and training; • Contribute to the development and application of standards for data and metadata exchange for use in different areas of statistics; • Conduct methodological research, analyze and present information gathered from various data sources on assigned topics; • Participate in the development and harmonization of appropriate methods and standards for measuring the performance in different areas of statistics, including development and revision of statistical concepts, definitions and classifications; • Maintain close liaison and cooperation with relevant national and international institutions’ statistical experts; • Organize and participate in seminars, working groups, expert meetings and task teams as a technical resource person; • Contribute to the preparation of draft technical documents for international, intergovernmental and expert group meetings and other relevant reports; • Guide, train and supervise general service staff.
Competencies Professionalism
- Ability to identify, extract, process (estimations and aggregations, quality checks), analyze and disseminate statistical data and interpret results of statistics in various contexts. - Shows pride in work and in achievements - Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter - Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results - Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns - Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges - Remains calm in stressful situations - Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Teamwork - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals - Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise - Is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda - Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position - Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Planning& Organizing - Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies - Identifies priority activities and assignments - Adjusts priorities as required - Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work - Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning - Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary - Uses time efficiently.
Education
At least a first-level university degree in one of the following fields of study: 1. Fields of study: Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, Logic, Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Operations Research, Statistics (These fields of studies can be found under the main course of study “Mathematics and Statistics”.) 2. Fields of study: Demography, Econometrics, Economics, Sociology (These fields of studies can be found under the main course of study “Social and Behavioural Science”.)
Work Experience
No experience is required.
Languages
Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French (both oral and written) is required: knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
For more information:
https://careers.un.org
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