Director of Gender Data

2 weeks ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States United Nations Foundation Full time
Job Title: Director, Gender Data

Job Summary:

The United Nations Foundation is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Director, Gender Data to lead our research and technical activities. This role will span multiple subject domains and support exploration of new areas for Data2X.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and support to Data2X's research and technical activities.
  • Work with the Executive Director on the next phase of the research agenda for Data2X.
  • Oversee the conceptualization, design, and production of research and data products on relevant gender data thematic areas.
  • Write working papers, analytic reports, flagship reports, and policy briefs on topics related to gender data in collaboration with the advocacy team.
  • Stay abreast of the gender data trends and landscape, particularly digital data, to identify emerging areas of relevance for gender data.
  • Support research and technical quality across Data2X program areas, including time use, gender data, and artificial intelligence.
  • Commission and manage research on key cross-cutting issues to help Data2X forecast and respond to emerging issues.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of peer review and quality assurance mechanisms for Data2X's research.
  • Monitor Data2X's results framework and annual reporting.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with partners and consultants on relevant research.
  • Provide support for key Data2X events and selected events from partners.
  • Act as a liaison officer to Data2X partners on research activities.
  • Support Data2X's advocacy and communications team to develop advocacy materials and messages for national, regional, and international audiences.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required; an advanced university degree (Master's or PhD) in development economics, development policy, or another relevant discipline is highly preferred.
  • At least 10 years of experience in empirical policy analysis.
  • At least 3 years of previous experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and research on gender and/or development is required.
  • In-depth knowledge and proven experience in project management.
  • Knowledge of and experience working within international, multilateral, or bilateral agencies.
  • Demonstrated experience with diverse stakeholder engagement, including policymakers, donors, and private sector, and coalition-building, including cross-cultural competency.
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally and within the US several times a year.
  • Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software and Microsoft Teams preferred.
  • Experience in data analysis using statistical software packages (e.g., Stata, SPSS) as well as R and Python is preferred.

Benefits and Compensation:

  • For full-time, U.S. benefit-eligible employees, the United Nations Foundation offers an excellent range of benefits, including a choice between two health plans, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution, group term and supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, health club discounts, commuter subsidy, back-up care, and employee assistance program.


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