Information Management and Data Analyst [Open to Internal & External applicants]

Responsibilities

The Information Management and Data Analyst will manage data flows across multiple UN agencies to improve reporting, accountability, and multi-sectoral responses. They are responsible for designing data visualizations, conducting service mapping, and providing technical assistance to partners to ensure evidence-based programming.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an advanced university degree in a relevant field or a bachelor's degree with at least two years of professional experience. Proficiency in data analysis tools, ethical data handling, and strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Skills

• Information management
• Data analysis
• Data harmonization
• Data visualization
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Data quality assessment
• Database management
• GBV data handling
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Kobo Toolbox
• Open Data Kit
• Interagency coordination
• Stakeholder engagement
• Systems thinking
• Advocacy

About this role

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 Initiat...

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