STATISTICIAN, New York City

Org. Setting and ReportingThe United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) was established in 1949 by the United Nations General Assembly to provide retirement, death, disability, and related benefits for staff of the United Nations and other member organizations of the Fund. UNJSPF administers benefits of more than 90,000 beneficiaries residing in more than 190 countries, paid in 18 currencies, and services more than 130,000 participants who work in the 25 member organizations of UNJSPF. The Fund has offices in New York (United States) and Geneva (Switzerland) and two liaison offices in Nairobi (Kenya) and Bangkok (Thailand), respectively. The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund-Pension Administration (UNJSPF-PA) comprises about 282 staff from diverse countries and cultures, based across four prominent duty stations (New York, Geneva, Bangkok, and Nairobi). We are a career employer offering unique opportunities for growth within the United Nations system. We offer staff competitive benefits, including up to six weeks of annual leave per year, a defined benefit pension plan (not subject to variation of capital markets), parental leave, a comprehensive insurance plan, and flexible working arrangements subject to operational requirements. Our office is located in the heart of Manhattan, within walking distance from the Grand Central Station hub, in a state-of-the-art facility (the One Dag Hammarskjöld building). Visit for more details. This position is located in the Data Analysis Unit (DAU) within the Office of the Deputy Chief Executive of Pension Administration (DECPA) of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). The Statistician reports to the Chief, Data Analysis Unit, and the position is based in New York. The focus of this role is to undertake statistical and actuarial analysis of data, and support the Fund’s actuarial programme, including the management of the Committee of Actuaries. ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Statistician will be responsible for the following duties: • Organizes, designs, plans and carries out the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation and dissemination of statistical data by selecting methods of data collection, selecting and implementing methods for checking collected data, and selecting and implementing appropriate methods for data processing for incorporation into databases. • Participates in the development, implementation and management of statistical and other database(s). • Provides research and technical support on data collection programmes, economic and financial data by country and other related information. • Provides insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Participates in the development or revision of standards on statistical concepts, definitions and classifications by performing methodological research. • Prepares draft technical documents for international, Pension Board and expert group meetings and assists in drafting relevant reports. • Organizes and participates in seminars, working groups and expert meetings as a technical resource person. • Guides trains and supervises general service staff. • Performs other 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, actuarial science, data science, mathematics, economics or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. An advanced Excel and proficient user of Power BI, Word and PowerPoint is required. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of statistical and/ or economic data or related area is required. At least three years of experience in a defined benefit Pension Fund is desirable. Two years or more of experience in an actuarial function is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult for details).