The salary range for this position is $83,000 - $106,000
Position Overview
Data2X, housed at the UN Foundation, is a civil society organization and gender data alliance, working with partners to improve the production and use of gender data through strategic partnerships, research, advocacy, and communications. Data2X works with UN agencies, governments, civil society, academics, and the private sector to improve the quality, availability, and use of gender data to make a practical difference in the lives of women and girls worldwide.
The Associate Director, Gender Data will provide leadership and support to Data2Xโs research and technical activities. The role will span multiple subject domains and support exploration of new areas for Data2X. The Associate Director, Gender Data will report to the Executive Director and will work in close collaboration with the rest of the leadership team.
This role is based in Washington DC or remote.
Essential Functions
Research and analytical support
Liaison and outreach
Provide support for key Data2X events and selected events from partners (UN Statistical Commission and World Data Forum, etc.); provide support for the development of reports, analyses, and information items for these events in collaboration with the rest of the team.Act as a liaison officer to Data2X partners on research activities.Support Data2Xโs advocacy and communications team to develop advocacy materials and messages, for national, regional, and international audiences.Strategic support
Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of Data2Xโs Strategic PlanContribute to the other activities of Data2X upon request from the management such as fund-raising, liaising with key partnership stakeholders, and dissemination/outreach activities.Provide support and guidance to junior staff members and consultants.Support in developing proposals, requests for proposals, and grant reporting.Represent Data2X at meetings and events as needed.Selection Criteria
Bachelorโs degree required. An advanced university degree (Masterโs or PhD) in development economics, development policy, or another relevant discipline is highly preferred.At least five 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 & Compensation
For full-time, U.S. benefit eligible employees, UNF offers an excellent range of benefits, including:
a choice between two health plans through UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HDHP with HSA)dental insurancevision insuranceflexible spending accounts403b retirement savings plan with a generous matching contributiongroup term and supplemental life insuranceshort-term disabilitylong-term disabilityhealth club discountscommuter subsidyback-up careemployee assistance programAdditionally, all benefit eligible employees have 12 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 weeks of family leave care.