Individual Consultant - Data Science & Visualization

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About the Organization

UNDP has been working in India since 1951 in almost all areas of human development. Together with the Government of India and development partners, we have worked towards eradicating poverty, reducing inequalities, strengthening local governance, enhancing community resilience, protecting the environment, supporting policy initiatives and institutional reforms, and accelerating sustainable development for all.

With projects and programmes in every state and union territory in India, UNDP works with national and subnational government, and diverse development actors to deliver people-centric results, particularly for the most vulnerable and marginalized communities. As the integrator for collective action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the UN system, we are committed to supporting the Government of India’s national development vision and priorities and accelerating the achievement of the SDGs for the people and the planet.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Policy Unit leads UNDP India’s research and advocacy on Global Goals and the national development agenda, with a special focus on environment and climate change, skill development, inclusive growth and strengthening systems for SDG localization.

• Cleaning, processing, interpreting, and analyzing National Multidimensional Poverty Index data and unit level data -data from other relevant datasets (including but not limited to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) to develop data-driven insights into multidimensional poverty in India and its interaction with other relevant metrics .
• Developing interactive and static data visualizations including dashboards, and maps using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Python or similar platforms to showcase the data and analysis.
• Identifying key trends, patterns, and insights from the data based on development literature and internal consultations with the team
• Develop state-specific and thematic data insights and outreach products like factsheets, policy briefs and notes, infographics and presentations for effective internal and external communication
• Provide recommendations for improving data usability and visibility.
• Document all data processes to ensure sustainability and reproducibility.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• A degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Public Policy, or a related field.
• A master’s degree will be considered an advantage.

Work Experience:

• At least 2-3 years professional experience in data analysis, particularly with large-scale datasets, including national surveys and indexes (e.g., National Multidimensional Poverty Index, NFHS).
• Proven experience in developing data visualizations, including dashboards, static and interactive maps using tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Python.
• Demonstrated experience in generating policy-relevant insights, working with multidisciplinary teams, and aligning data analysis with strategic development objectives.
• Basic understanding of poverty and its interaction with other development metrics, with an ability to provide actionable insights.
• Prior involvement in documenting data processes to ensure the sustainability, reproducibility, and usability of analytical results is desirable.

Language:

• Excellent verbal and written English skills. Strong verbal, writing and reading skills in Hindi will be an added advantage.

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