UNDP Information Management and Data Analyst Job 2026 in Sierra Leone

Overview

The United Nations Development Programme is offering an Information Management and Data Analyst position based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The successful candidate will support the implementation of the Spotlight Initiative 2.0, which addresses violence against women and girls and harmful practices. This role involves working alongside the United Nations Children's Fund, the United Nations Population Fund, UN Women, government institutions, and civil society partners.

The selected professional will manage programme information, monitor activities, handle reporting, and facilitate knowledge-sharing under the supervision of the Spotlight Initiative Programme Coordinator. Responsibilities include developing information systems, improving data quality, mapping services and organizations, tracking performance indicators, creating data visualizations, and building the capacity of implementing partners while maintaining data protection standards.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to internal and external candidates with relevant qualifications and experience in development programmes, information management, and data analysis. Applicants must be fluent in English. Desirable backgrounds include experience with United Nations interagency coordination, prior involvement in the Spotlight Initiative, and experience working alongside government and civil society partners.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an advanced university degree such as a master's degree in information management, political science, economics, development studies, or a closely related field. Alternatively, candidates with a first-level bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline may qualify if they possess at least two additional years of relevant professional experience in data analysis or information management within the development sector. Candidates with a master's degree do not need prior professional work experience under the stated requirements.

Additional technical proficiencies include knowledge of visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau, advanced Microsoft Excel skills, familiarity with databases, data harmonization, Data Quality Assessments, tools such as Kobo Toolbox or Open Data Kit, and an understanding of ethical gender-based violence data management and confidentiality.

What you get

The position is offered as a full-time assignment under an International Personnel Service Agreement at the IPSA-8 level. The initial contract duration is one year.

How to apply

Interested individuals must apply through the official United Nations Development Programme careers recruitment platform by searching for the position title or Job ID 37046. Candidates should review the full announcement, confirm their eligibility, and submit their application before the specified closing date.

Key dates

The application deadline is 12 November 2026 at 06:59 AM.