DATA SCIENTIST, P3

This is the main content of our website.

Job Network

Public Information and Conference Management

Job Family

Data Analytics and Management

Category and Level

Professional and Higher Categories , P-3

Recruitment Type

Temporary Opportunities

Department/Office

Department of Peace Operations

The Policy, Evaluation and Training Division (DPET) is mandated to develop and disseminate the policy and doctrine guiding the work of Peacekeeping Operations. In addition, the division has the responsibility to evaluate, at the request of the heads of the departments, how those policies are being applied, gather lessons learned and best practices, and use that information to guide the development, coordination and delivery of standardized training, so as to complete the learning cycle. DPET is also responsible for developing and maintaining strategic cooperation with various UN and external partners. The Policy and Best Practices Service (PBPS) is part of the Policy Evaluation and Training Division (DPET) of the Department of Peace Operations. It provides support to both DPO and DOS. The core function of PBPS is to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of peacekeeping operations through the exchange of good practices between missions, the development of guidance material that reflects lessons learned, and thematic policy support in selected areas. PBPS also leads several reform process. This position is located in the Policy and Best Practices Service (PBPS), Division of Policy, Evaluation and Training (DPET), Department of Peace Operation (DPO), New York. The Data Scientist reports to the Senior Programme Management Officer. The focus of this job is to support peacekeeping operations to monitor, analyse, and respond to mis/dis/malinformation and hate speech.