Tiered Approach
In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:
- Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
- Tier 1: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
- Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
- Tier 3 or no tier indicated: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates
Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.
Background
The Regional Bureau for Africa (RBA) leads the work of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sub-Saharan Africa, supporting the implementation of the organization’s Strategic Plan with the objective of eradicating poverty and significantly reducing inequalities and exclusion. UNDP provides proactive strategic oversight and support to 46 country offices across the region, responding to demand for operational, policy, and programme advisory services in close partnership with Central Bureaus.
Within RBA, the Strategy, Analysis and Research Team (SART) provides strategic analysis and upstream policy advice to senior management and programme countries through intellectual leadership on key development challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa. SART’s core areas of work include data analysis and measurement, strategic policy development, and knowledge production on critical development and economic issues. The team produces flagship reports, data-driven analysis, and strategic initiatives that inform decision-making at national, regional, and global levels.
To strengthen the quality, coherence, and impact of its analytical outputs, SART is looking for a Data Visualization Specialist to provide technical leadership, coordination, and applied expertise in communications, data visualization, and knowledge dissemination. The position requires a solid professional understanding of communications and data storytelling, with the ability to work independently, apply conceptual knowledge to practice, innovate approaches, and anchor communications work across multiple initiatives.
Scope of Work:
Under the supervision of Chief Economist, the incumbent will lead and coordinate communications and data storytelling across flagship reports, initiatives, and events, working with multidisciplinary teams, senior stakeholders, and