Gender Data Assistant at World Health Organization (WHO)

Purpose

• The Gender Data Assistant will be responsible for supporting the collection, organizing, management, and analysis of gender data to ensure that the WHO programmes and policies are gender-responsive and inclusive.
• The Gender Data Assistant will work closely with the gender team to provide data and analysis that informs WHO gender strategy and programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the collection and management of gender data across the WHO including conducting data cleaning and analysis.
• Conduct operational research on gender-sensitive indicators and data collection methods to ensure that the WHO gender data collection efforts are up-to-date and inclusive.
• Develop and maintain databases and data systems that support gender data collection and analysis.
• Provide technical support to programme staff on the collection and analysis of gender data.
• Support the development of gender-sensitive indicators for monitoring and evaluation of programmes.
• Contribute to the production of gender analysis reports and other documentation.
• Ensure that gender data is stored securely and is in compliance with the WHO’s data protection policies.
• Participate in relevant training and capacity building activities to develop skills and knowledge in gender data analysis and management.

Qualifications

• Essential: Completion of secondary school,
• Desirable: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, statistics, data management etc.

Experience:

• Essential: A minimum of 5 years of experience in gender data analysis and management.
• Desirable: Knowledge of gender-sensitive indicators and data collection methods.
• Experience in data analysis using data management and statistical software such as Power BI, SPSS, STATA, etc.

Skills:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Language:

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required.