Data Consultant for risk information for Syria

About the role

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is seeking a Data Consultant to support risk information activities in Syria. Based remotely from Damascus, the consultant will work closely with the Syrian Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management and UNDRR staff to strengthen data‑driven disaster risk reduction.

Key responsibilities

• Aggregate, structure and synthesize national statistical data to establish a baseline for DRR strategy development.
• Perform data validation, quality assurance and formatting to meet Sendai Framework Monitor reporting standards and integrate data into the DELTA‑Resilience platform.
• Develop and pilot digital data‑collection templates for Loss and Damage assessments, including mandatory demographic disaggregation.
• Conduct research and mapping of capacities, vulnerabilities and gaps across governorates to inform early‑warning initiatives.
• Manage GIS data integration, spatial analysis, map formatting and advanced visualisation for geographic risk assessments.
• Author and finalise Standard Operating Procedures, standardising technical documentation and reporting taxonomy.

Required profile

• Relevant university degree or equivalent experience in statistics, geography, disaster risk reduction or a related field.
• Proven experience working with national statistical agencies or in humanitarian data environments.
• Ability to work independently, coordinate with multiple stakeholders and deliver high‑quality outputs within tight timelines.

Required skills

• GIS and spatial analysis
• Data validation and quality assurance
• Statistical data aggregation
• Data analysis and visualisation

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to UNDRR’s mission and the implementation of the Sendai Framework in Syria.
• Collaboration with international experts and Syrian authorities.