UN ECA – Senior Statistics Assistant (G-7)

UN ECA – Senior Statistics Assistant (G-7)

Organization: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Level: General Service (G-7)
Department/Office: African Centre for Statistics (ACS) – Data Capability & Geospatial Knowledge Section
Application Deadline: 8 May 2026
Date Posted: 23 April 2026
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Appointment

About ECA

The UN Economic Commission for Africa delivers ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa, aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063. The African Centre for Statistics (ACS) strengthens data systems, geospatial infrastructures, and analytics to support evidence-based policymaking across the continent.

Position Overview

The Senior Statistics Assistant will support the Data Capability & Geospatial Knowledge Section (DCGKS), reporting to the Chief of DCGKS. The role focuses on:

• Strengthening data systems and geospatial knowledge infrastructures.
• Supporting analytics for evidence-based policymaking and monitoring.
• Contributing to statistical production, dissemination, and harmonization efforts.

Requirements

• Education: Completion of secondary education; additional training in statistics, data science, or IT is desirable.
• Experience: At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in statistics, data management, or related fields.
• Languages: Fluency in English required; knowledge of French desirable.
• Skills:
  • Strong statistical and data management skills.
  • Experience with geospatial data and knowledge infrastructures.
  • Ability to support evidence-based policy analysis.
  • Proficiency in IT tools and statistical software.

Application

Apply online via UN Careers: Apply to UN Careers Job ID 276231
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