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Travel Officer (Reporting And Monitoring)
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇮🇹 Italy
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a Travel Officer (Reporting and Monitoring) at the P-2 level, based at its headquarters in Rome, Italy. This fixed-term position, lasting two years with the possibility of extension, falls under the Logistics Services Division. The role focuses on the administration, coordination, and data management of FAO's global travel programme. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with travel policies, generating and verifying data reports for oversight and auditing, and identifying gaps in current procedures. The officer will support the development and testing of the organization's travel systems, liaise with IT for system enhancements, and provide guidance to staff on travel entitlements and complex issues. The position requires strong data management skills to maintain accurate databases and produce programme analysis. Additionally, the officer will oversee invoice processing, conduct quality assurance testing, and contribute to capacity building by developing training materials for the global user community. The ideal candidate will have a background in business, public administration, or data analytics, combined with relevant experience in travel systems and programme management. The role demands proficiency in English and an intermediate level of another FAO official language, along with competencies in results focus, teamwork, and communication.
Closes 7/24/2026Environmental Goods Data Expert
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The Environmental Goods Data Expert serves as a consultant for UNCTAD, contributing to the closeout and legacy phase of the Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution (SMEP) Programme. The role focuses on delivering robust, reusable, and policy-relevant data, dashboards, and analytical products. Key responsibilities include developing trade-monitor dashboards for environmental goods sectors, compiling and analyzing trade and tariff data, and supporting bridge activities for follow-on funding opportunities such as GEF-9 proposals. The consultant will also engage with UNCTAD's AI incubator to prototype local large-language-model workflows for secure document analysis and knowledge management. The position requires synthesizing evidence to strengthen donor-facing reporting and preserve institutional memory. The ideal candidate possesses advanced analytical skills, experience with AI-enabled knowledge management, and a strong background in international trade, environmental sciences, or data science. The role is based in Geneva with a contract duration from September 17, 2026, to September 16, 2027.
Closes 7/29/2026Project coordinator consultant
Department of Economic and Social Affairs · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Department of Economic and Social Affairs is hiring a Project Coordinator Consultant for a two-month remote assignment to support the Inter-Secretariat Working Group on Household Surveys (ISWGHS) Task Force. The role focuses on the global coordination of national-level exercises to define pathways for sustainable demographic and health data systems. Key responsibilities include engaging participating countries, providing guidance to national focal points on implementing survey tools, and maintaining continuous support for country teams. The consultant will document stakeholder meetings, track project workplans and consultation records, and prepare draft plans for managing collected information. Additional duties involve supporting Task Force presentations, assisting with development partner consultations, and contributing to broader Statistics Division work. The ideal candidate possesses extensive professional experience in statistical systems, demographic data, or intergovernmental coordination, with a proven ability to manage complex multi-country programmes and build trusted relationships with senior officials in national statistical offices. Fluency in English is mandatory, and an advanced university degree in a relevant field is required.
Closes 7/30/2026Consultants en collecte, analyse de données et reporting
International Organization for Migration · 🇲🇱 Bamako, Mali
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Mali is seeking qualified consultants to support its 'Data and Research' unit in strengthening national capacities for data collection, analysis, and reporting on migration dynamics. The role involves providing technical assistance for quantitative and qualitative surveys, designing data collection tools, and conducting fieldwork including interviews and focus groups. Consultants will analyze data, produce analytical notes and reports, and develop data storytelling materials to inform policy decisions. The position requires expertise in qualitative research methods, statistical analysis, and report writing within a humanitarian context. Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical and writing skills, proficiency in data collection tools like Kobo and ODK, and the ability to work under pressure in emergency settings. This is a consultancy role aimed at building a roster of experts to respond rapidly to evolving migration trends in West and North Africa.
Closes 8/2/2026Programme Management Officer, P3
Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
The Programme Management Officer (P3) supports the Peacebuilding Impact Hub within the Office of the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding and Peace Support (PBPSO), a joint DPPA-DPO structure. The role focuses on developing and managing the Peacebuilding Data Platform, coordinating evidence generation for peacebuilding impact, and facilitating capacity-building workshops. Key responsibilities include data analysis, research on peacebuilding trends, designing survey tools, and producing analytical reports. The officer also provides substantive support to consultative meetings, coordinates budget and funding activities, and leads field missions. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and programme management skills, with specific expertise in data analytics and peacebuilding. The position is a temporary assignment available until 31 December 2026, potentially limited to internal candidates or those based at the duty station.
Closes 7/27/2026Intern – Media Market Research & Strategy
Department of Global Communications · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
This internship is within the Partnerships Unit of the News and Media Division at the Department of Global Communications, based in New York. The role focuses on licensing, audience intelligence, and marketing for UN media content. Key responsibilities include researching and identifying strategic partnerships, securing clients for UN media licensing, and developing digital marketing and distribution tools. The intern will integrate artificial intelligence into media analysis and marketing workflows, use data analytics to gain insights into client usage, and produce recommendations for production and promotion. Additional duties involve drafting correspondence, assisting with special events, and representing the Division at media markets. The ideal candidate is a student in the final year of a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD programme, or has already completed one of these degrees. They must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office, online/offline research tools, and a keen interest in UN ideals. While professional work experience is not required, a field of study related to the internship is necessary. Desirable skills include proficiency in generative AI, familiarity with data visualization tools, and experience in digital content strategy.
Closes 8/3/2026International Consultant (WDR Drug Demand and Health Consequences)
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking an International Consultant to conduct comprehensive research and data analysis on drug demand and health consequences for the 2027 World Drug Report (WDR). The consultant will perform a literature review, develop outlines for the online segment and Highlights, and produce datasets and global/regional/national estimates on drug use trends. Responsibilities include analyzing quantitative data, producing methodological materials, and contributing to special points of interest. The role requires strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills, with a focus on public health or epidemiology. The position is home-based, with a contract duration from November 2026 to June 2027, under the guidance of the Research and Knowledge Production Section.
Closes 8/4/2026Programme Data and Geospatial Analyst
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇺🇦 Ukraine
The Programme Data and Geospatial Analyst supports FAO’s Project Office in Ukraine by managing geospatial data and information systems for humanitarian and agricultural recovery programs. The role focuses on integrating Earth Observation data, designing GIS-based workflows for farmer support, and ensuring data security and compliance with GDPR standards. Key responsibilities include analyzing agricultural land conditions, visualizing demining progress, managing landbank data, and coordinating with the ARM Unit for MEAL tracking. The analyst develops interactive GIS products and cartographic materials for donors and management, provides technical guidance to interns, and supports soil pollution monitoring. The position requires strong technical skills in GIS, data governance, and humanitarian data protection, along with the ability to mentor junior staff and liaise with partners. Based in Kyiv, the role is a short-term contract with potential extension, aimed at accelerating productive agricultural recovery in conflict-affected areas.
Closes 8/3/2026External Relations Services Internship
UNRWA - External Relations & Communications · 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan
This internship offers a six-month opportunity within UNRWA's External Relations & Communications department in Amman, Jordan, with potential for partial remote work. The intern will support the External Relations Services team and Global Outreach Team in day-to-day operations, focusing heavily on data management, analysis, and presentation using Excel and PowerPoint. Key responsibilities include assisting with financial overviews, donor-related presentations, and donor analysis efforts such as consolidating funding data to aid strategic decision-making. The role involves close collaboration with the Contributions and Projects Units to support grant management processes, including tracking, reporting, and internal coordination. Interns will also help prepare and review financial and narrative donor reports, ensuring alignment with donor requirements. Additional duties involve maintaining the UNRWA Partnership Digest, updating donor factsheets, conducting basic research on donor priorities, and supporting proposal development. The ideal candidate is a current student or recent graduate in fields like Business Management, International Relations, or Development Studies, possessing strong analytical and communication skills. Fluency in English is mandatory, while Arabic is desirable. This is an unpaid position where the intern bears all associated costs.
Closes 8/2/2026CMIL Climate Data and Risk Analyst
International Organization for Migration · 🇮🇹 Italy
The Climate Mobility Innovation Lab (CMIL) at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Consultant to support the technical development and refinement of the Risk Index for Climate Displacement (RICD). This remote role involves conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis of climate displacement risk data, stress-testing modelling approaches, and improving data quality and interoperability. The Analyst will identify data gaps, develop hazard simulations, and provide technical support and training to national partners and local counterparts. Responsibilities include contributing to the RICD methodological working group, ensuring gender-sensitive data considerations, and producing knowledge products such as reports and technical briefs. The ideal candidate possesses a Master's degree in a relevant field and proven experience in displacement-related research, quantitative risk analysis, and working with fragmented datasets in humanitarian contexts. Proficiency in analytical tools like R, Python, or QGIS is essential, along with strong communication skills to translate technical findings for policy audiences. Fluency in both English and French is required. The position may involve occasional international travel to hardship locations and requires adherence to IOM's core competencies and values.
Closes 7/31/2026Research Assistant (Temporary), G5
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria
The Research Assistant (Temporary, G5) role within UNODC's Drugs, Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch supports the Scientific Affairs Officer in monitoring illicit synthetic drugs and new psychoactive substances. Key responsibilities include researching, extracting, and compiling technical data; processing information into databases and web-portals; and assisting in data evaluation for accuracy and validity. The incumbent will monitor developments using various sources, manage content for the Early Warning Advisory web-portal, and prepare reports, presentations, and visualizations. Administrative duties include coordinating travel, monitoring vendor payments, and organizing seminars. The role also involves providing guidance to junior staff and assisting with knowledge management. The ideal candidate possesses strong research and data analysis skills, proficiency in content management systems and MS Excel, and some knowledge of chemistry or drug control. The position is a temporary 6-month contract subject to funding availability, requiring local recruitment authorization and fluency in English.
Closes 7/25/2026Oceans Data Scientist
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development · 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is seeking a Consultant Oceans Data Scientist to strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of national statistical offices in Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS), specifically Barbados and Belize. The consultant will guide and assist government experts in establishing a statistical production system for compiling data on maritime trade and marine fishing, including associated CO2 emissions. Key responsibilities include producing annual statistics on seaborne trade (imports/exports) and marine fishing output, broken down by various economic and environmental indicators such as vessel type, commodity groups, and emissions. The role involves participating remotely in national taskforce meetings on GHG emission statistics and integrating insights into compilation guidelines. The ideal candidate possesses an advanced degree in statistics or data science, along with specialized experience in processing high-volume environmental and trade data, including geo-spatial analysis and vessel voyage data (AIS/VMS). The position is home-based with a fixed-term contract from August 2026 to March 2027.
Closes 7/27/2026Civil Affairs Intern: Research, drafting, data collection and Innovation and analysis
Department of Peace Operations · 🇺🇸 New York, United States
This unpaid internship within the Civil Affairs Team of the Department of Peace Operations focuses on research, drafting, data collection, and innovation. The intern will support the Policy and Best Practices Service by assisting in the development of civil affairs policy, guidance, and surveys related to local peacebuilding, community engagement, and conflict dynamics. Key responsibilities include preparing reports, concept papers, and communication products; capturing lessons learned and best practices from peacekeeping missions; and developing advocacy materials. The role also involves attending conferences, servicing meetings, and assisting with project management and coordination. A significant component of the internship is data analysis and information management, including the exploration and proposal of AI tools for summarizing reports, extracting insights, and automating workflows. The ideal candidate is a student in the final year of a bachelor's, master's, or PhD program, or a recent graduate, with a field of study closely related to the internship. The position offers flexibility in work location (hybrid, remote, or in-person) and duration (2-6 months), requiring fluency in English and a strong interest in peacekeeping policy and data-driven innovation.
Closes 8/1/2026WBG Pioneer - Blended Finance Data Analytics Intern
World Bank Group · 🇺🇸 Washington, United States
The World Bank Group's International Finance Corporation (IFC) is seeking a Blended Finance Data Analytics Intern to join the Partnerships Blended Finance (CBF) Department, specifically within the Portfolio Operations (CBFPO) unit. This internship supports the mobilization of concessional catalytic capital and donor resources by strengthening portfolio supervision and operational efficiency. The intern will contribute to data analytics, reporting automation, and the development of data-driven insights for Blended Finance and fundraising operations. Key responsibilities include identifying trends, drivers, and performance patterns to provide forward-looking recommendations to management. The role requires applying advanced data analytics, visualization, and AI-enabled techniques to generate insights from complex datasets. Additionally, the intern will explore opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, and generative AI solutions to improve data quality and address data gaps. This position offers a unique opportunity to support IFC's strategic objectives in emerging markets by enhancing the analytical capabilities that drive private capital mobilization and development impact.
Closes 8/13/2026WBG Pioneer - Portfolio Analytics and Business Intelligence Intern
World Bank Group · 🇰🇿 Almaty, Kazakhstan
This internship offers a unique opportunity to support the World Bank Group's Central Asia Regional Office in strengthening portfolio monitoring and business intelligence capabilities. The intern will work under the close supervision of the Operations Manager and Operations Analyst to enhance the team's use of data analytics for operational oversight and management decision-making. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining an online portfolio and lending monitoring dashboard, creating interactive visualizations and reports using Microsoft Power BI, and streamlining recurring reports with advanced Excel and AI tools like Microsoft Copilot. The role also involves preparing analytical materials for management presentations, testing dashboard functionality, validating outputs, and documenting reporting methodologies. The intern will collaborate with Country Management Units and Global Practices to gather requirements and improve reporting tools. This position is ideal for a student or recent graduate interested in data analytics, business intelligence, and international development, providing hands-on experience with critical operational data in a complex regional context.
Closes 8/13/2026Evaluation of the Africa Programme of Gender Statistics (APGS III- 2022-2026) and Development of APGS IV (2027-2031) Consultant
UN Women · Home-based
UN Women seeks a Consultant to conduct a summative evaluation of the Africa Programme on Gender Statistics (APGS III, 2022-2026) and develop the strategic framework for its successor (APGS IV, 2027-2031). The role involves assessing the programme's relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, coherence, and sustainability, while analyzing coordination mechanisms and stakeholder engagement. The consultant will perform comprehensive document reviews, conduct key informant interviews with National Statistical Offices and Regional Economic Communities, and produce a final evaluation report with actionable recommendations. Additionally, the consultant will design a new strategic framework for gender statistics in Africa, including vision, priority interventions, and a results framework aligned with SDGs and Agenda 2063. This is a home-based consultancy requiring strong expertise in gender statistics, programme evaluation, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate possesses a Master’s degree and at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in evaluation, with specific knowledge of African statistical systems and multi-stakeholder coordination. Fluency in English is required, with French or Spanish as an asset.
Closes 7/24/2026UN Women Business Statistics Consultant, Home-based, National Consultant
UN Women · 🇻🇳 Ha Noi, Viet Nam
UN Women seeks a National Consultant to conduct a comprehensive review and system mapping of business statistics and administrative data ecosystems in Viet Nam. The role involves analyzing legal frameworks, business registration workflows, and data interoperability to assess the feasibility of gender-responsive digital business platforms. The consultant will engage with national stakeholders, validate findings through workshops, and contribute to drafting a Country Action Plan to strengthen data governance and advance women’s economic empowerment. The position requires strong technical credibility in statistics, analytical skills, and expertise in GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion) assessments. The consultant will deliver mapping reports, feasibility assessments, and a prioritized action plan, integrating GEDSI considerations throughout. The role is home-based but may require in-country stakeholder meetings. It demands excellent communication skills in English and Vietnamese, with a focus on rights-based approaches and international frameworks like CEDAW and SDGs.
Closes 7/24/2026Individual Contractor - Macroeconomic Nowcasting and Econometric Analysis
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) seeks an Individual Contractor to develop and operationalize nowcasting models for macroeconomic indicators across member countries. The role involves building automated data pipelines and conducting rigorous econometric analysis to support evidence-based policymaking. Key responsibilities include collecting, cleaning, and harmonizing macroeconomic and high-frequency data; developing scalable Python-based data pipelines; constructing datasets for analysis; applying time series and panel data econometric techniques; validating model performance through statistical evaluation and back-testing; and preparing technical documentation. The contractor will also support the integration of results into ESCWA’s analytical outputs such as reports and briefs. The position is based at UN-House ESCWA on a hybrid basis for a duration of five months. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, or Data Science, with at least one year of professional experience in macroeconomic analysis or quantitative research. Strong proficiency in Python and solid knowledge of econometric methods are essential. Fluency in both Arabic and English is required. Recruitment is on a local basis, requiring the incumbent to have the legal right to live and work in the specified location.
Closes 7/23/2026Research Analyst- IC
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · 🇱🇧 Beirut, Lebanon
The Research Analyst-IC role at UN-ESCWA supports the Future of Work initiative by assisting in the vetting of Machine Learning models through human intervention, translating documents, and building project proposals. The incumbent will check the accuracy of ML occupation classifications and skills for ISCO jobs, verify regular expression models, and conduct data analysis using ESCWA Skills Monitor data. Responsibilities also include supporting meetings, workshops, and ad-hoc activities related to labor market policies and private sector development. The role requires a high school diploma and a minimum of two years of professional experience in data manipulation, analysis, presentation, drafting, and visualization. Candidates must demonstrate proven teamwork skills and familiarity with Microsoft Suite. Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory. This is a local recruitment contract with a duration of five months, requiring the incumbent to have the legal right to live and work in the specified location.
Closes 7/23/2026Information Management Assistant/gis, G6
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs · 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand
The Information Management Assistant/GIS (G6) supports the Information Management Unit at OCHA Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok. The role involves delivering geospatial data analysis, producing high-quality map products, and maintaining Common Operational Datasets (CODs) for emergency preparedness and response. Responsibilities include designing thematic maps, developing GIS portals and dashboards, and coordinating data requests with stakeholders. The incumbent transforms data into visual advocacy materials and contributes to needs assessments, crisis impact analysis, and scenario development. The position requires training partners on geospatial tools and ensuring data quality and interoperability. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills in GIS software and data visualization, with specific experience in the humanitarian field in the Asia-Pacific region. This is a locally recruited, fixed-term position funded by extra-budgetary resources, reporting to the Regional Information Management Officer.
Closes 7/31/2026
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