Information Management and Data Analyst [Open to Tier 0, 1 & 2 applicants]

Tiered Approach

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

• Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
• Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
• Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
• Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

Background

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sierra Leone supports the United Nations system through its integrated offer, using a people-first approach centered on the ‘leave no one behind’ principle, and a human rights- and area-based development strategy. In alignment with the 2030 Agenda, National Development Plan, United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, the African Union Agenda 2063, the programme seeks to reduce multidimensional poverty and enhance justice, peace, social cohesion, and resilience with its focus on two pillars: (a) People-centered sustainable development and resilience, prioritizing people’s well-being and planetary health and (b) Inclusive governance, peace, and prosperity, embodying harmonious development, effective resource management, and equitable governance. Furthermore, the UNDP comparative advantage includes leveraging global and regional partnerships, working across economic, social, and environmental goals, strengthening good governance, and providing technical and policy-oriented support, all while ensuring national ownership for sustainable outcomes.

In 2025, UNDP signed an agreement with the United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (MPTFO) to implement the project activities under Spotlight Initiative 2.0 in Sierra Leone. Within this framework, UNDP serves as the hosting agency for the Programme Coordination Team, which is embedded in UNDP and supported administratively by the Country Office. The team consists of a Programme Coordinator, an M&E and Knowledge Management Specialist, a CSO and Advocacy Analyst, and Operations Analyst Administration and Finance).

The Spotlight Initiative 2.0 Programme in Sierra Leone seeks an Information Management and Data Analyst with expertise in data harmonization and information systems to maximize the Programme impact. The Analyst will manage data flows across four UN agencies (UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA and UN Women), strengthen information management systems, and contribute directly to improved reporting, accountability, coordinated multi-sectoral responses, and clear measurement and communication of Spotlight Initiative results. He /She will be instrumental in ensuring the Initiative’s interventions are evidence-based, measurable and effectively coordinated-helping safeguard survivors, strengthen service systems, and accelerate progress toward ending violence against women and girls in Sierra Leone.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Information Management and Data Analyst will be responsible for the following tasks

Development and implementation of information strategies, systems and governance

• Support the development, implementation and monitoring of the P-MER and knowledge management plans, and ensuring that information management processes, tools and systems effectively contribute to and align with these frameworks;
• Establish and manage shared information repositories and contact/mail lists; ensure timely, secure dissemination of information across partners;
• Promote adherence to UN data protection and privacy standards; integrating secure and ethical use of digital tools;
• Support the development and application of basic data governance rules for the programme, including simple information-sharing protocols, clear roles and responsibilities, and measures to protect sensitive data;
• Assist programme governance bodies (e.g. National Steering Committee, Technical Committee, Civil society national reference group, and outcome results groups) by preparing concise updates on data-related issues, helping to agree on who is responsible for what, and ensuring these decisions are reflected in the programme’s tools and procedures.

Mapping, analysis and needs assessment

• Map actors working on VAWG and harmful practices (national, international, local and community-based);
• Conduct periodic multi-sectoral service mapping and referral pathway assessments, capturing service types, locations, contact details and entry points;
• Analyze service mapping and secondary data to identify gaps in availability, accessibility and quality, and areas of duplication; produce recommendations to strengthen response systems.

Ensure Data quality, monitoring and reporting

• Assist in Tracking key performance indicators and support regular Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) to verify accuracy, reliability and completeness of implementing partners’ data;
• Support in the harmonization of data standards and reporting templates across partners to enable consolidated, comparable programme reporting.

Data products, visualization and communication

• Design and produce user-friendly data visualizations (dashboards, fact sheets, infographics, maps) that not only communicate programme trends and impact to internal and external stakeholders, but also synthesize and highlight key lessons learned, emerging good practices and evidence, in line with the programme’s KM Plan;
• Present IM findings and briefings at Spotlight Initiative coordination meetings and contribute to advocacy and communication materials (talking points, briefing notes), while also documenting, packaging and disseminating lessons learned and good practices to support organizational learning, adaptive management and knowledge sharing across stakeholders.

Facilitate capacity building, knowledge sharing and partnership

• Assess data management capacity of implementing partners; provide technical assistance, mentoring and training on standardized tools, ethical data collection and reporting;
• Foster collaborative relationships with the programme recipient UN organizations, as well as government and civil society partners to ensure a unified, multi-sectoral approach to VAWG data and reporting;
• Identify, synthesize and document best practices and lessons learned that are generated from the project and implementing partners.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional Arrangement

The information management and data analyst will work under the direct supervision of the Spotlight Initiative Programme Coordinator.

We are committed to promoting gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage women to apply. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where individuals have equal opportunities to contribute, develop, and succeed based on merit, skills, and experience.

Competencies

Core Competencies

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
• Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Digital

• Story Telling
  • Ability to empathize with people's perceptions, motivations, feelings and mental models and craft narratives to build an emotive argument for change accordingly.
  • Ability to present data, insights or information in compelling ways to mobilize resources, talent or action. Ability to choose media and channels that is fit for purpose to

    reach specific target audiences.

Communications

• Advocacy strategy and implementation
  • Ability to create and implement advocacy strategies which lead to impactful change
• Communication
  • Communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels

Partnership management

• Emerging partnerships
  • Ability to engage with emerging partners, develop and manage a strategy and develop approaches to developing and managing these new strategic partnerships
• Partnership management
  • Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies

Systems Thinking

• Systems Thinking
  • Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system

Digital Awareness and Literacy

• Digital Awareness and Literacy
  • Ability to monitor new and emerging technologies, as well as understand their usage, potential, limitations, impact, and added value. Ability to rapidly and readily adopt and use new technologies in professional activities, and to empower others to use them as needed. Knowledge of the usage of digital technologies and emerging trends.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Information Management, Political Science, Economics, Development Studies or another closely related field is required. Or
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Applicants with master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study are not required to have professional work experience;
• Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) are required to have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience in information management and data analysis within the development sector;

Desired Skills

• Experience in interagency coordination and collaboration within the UN system;
• Previous experience working on the Spotlight Programme Initiative;
• Previous working experience in least developed and developing countries;
• Proven experience in partnership, stakeholders’ engagement and coordination;
• Demonstrated experience in data harmonization, analysis, and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent), data quality assessments, and databases;
• Experience and practical knowledge of ethical GBV data handling, confidentiality and survivor-centred approaches;
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically MS Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, data cleaning, and data linking);
• Solid hands-on experience with mobile/digital data collection tools and survey software (e.g., Kobo Toolbox, Open Data Kit (ODK), or similar platforms.

Required Language

• Fluency in English is required.

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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