Org. Setting and ReportingThe mandate of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is to promote sustainable and inclusive development and regional connectivity in the Asian and Pacific region. ESCAP's role as a regional development arm of the United Nations Secretariat is to support its membership with policyoriented research and analysis, normative support and technical assistance and capacity building, to respond to the development priorities and changing needs of the Asian and Pacific region. The Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific (SIAP), located in Chiba, Japan, was established in May 1970 as a centre for statistical training in Asia and the Pacific. SIAP is a subsidiary body of ESCAP with a Governing Council which reviews the administration and financial status of the Institute and the implementation of its programme of work. SIAP's mission is to strengthen, through practically oriented training of official statisticians, the capability of the developing members and associate members and economics in transition of the region to collect, analyze and disseminate statistics as well as to produce timely and high quality statistics that can be utilized for economic and social development planning, and to assist those developing members and associate members and economies in transition in establishing or strengthening their statistical training capability and other related activities. The Institute supports the overall work programme of the ESCAP Statistics subprogramme. This position is located in the Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific (SIAP), Chiba, Japan. The incumbent reports directly to the Director of the Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific. ResponsibilitiesUnder the direct supervision of the Director and Deputy Director of SIAP, the Statistician/Lecturer will be responsible for the following functions: • Designs, plans and conducts training in (a) statistical methods and analysis, including data visualization, of survey data as well as data from other sources, (b) production of geospatial statistics, (c) analysis of big data both from official systems and private sectors and (d) data literacy. • Prepares/updates contents of training materials based on international standards, results of methodological research and improved statistical methods and quantitative models for face- to-face and e-learning training sessions. • Manages the Institute's e-learning management system(s). • Leads the design of web-based training courses, with a particular focus on the production and analysis of SDG indicators • Represents SIAP in international, regional and intergovernmental forums • Performs other related duties as assigned. Competencies• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of statistical principles and practices. Ability to conduct independent research and analysis. Ability to identify issues, formulate options and make conclusions and recommendations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. • TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. EducationAdvanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in statistics, mathematics, computer science, data science or related field is required. A relevant first-level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the collection, analysis and dissemination of statistical data or related area in national or international statistical systems is required. Substantive expertise in statistical areas described in the responsibilities of the post, such as analyzing survey data, big data (e.g., unstructured text data from social networks), geospatial data (e.g., satellite imagery), data wrangling using open source programming languages in addition to traditional statistical packages is required, Experience in utilizing cloud computer platforms, machine learning algorithms including artificial neural networks, experience in use of alternative sources of data (e.g., mobile phone data and modernization of official data collection systems using new technologies) is required. Experience in designing and delivering effective statistical training, including web-based training courses using learning management systems and experience in teaching basics statistics and computer programming are required. Proven experience in designing and delivering curriculum on big data, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) or data visualization etc. is desirable. Hands-on experience with tools and platforms such as AI/ML frameworks, data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI), Programming in Python, R, SQL etc. is desirable. Experience in analyses of sustainable development issues and the use of statistics in national development policy analysis and formulation in developing countries to countries in Asia and the Pacific is desirable. Experience in applying AI/ML to analyze, measure and integrate SDG related data is desirable. Experience presenting in international conference or workshops on sustainable development related to data science is desirable. Experience presenting in international conference or workshops on sustainable development related to data science is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. 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