National Consultant – Disaster-related Data and Statistics; Nairobi

Position: National Consultant – Disaster-related Data and Statistics (based in Nairobi)
Location: New York

Consultancy Scope

In close collaboration with UNSD, and under the guidance of KNBS and NDOC, the consultant is expected to develop a common data catalogue and profile report (data mapping) of available data produced by the National Statistical System (NSS) that is potentially relevant to estimate the direct effects of disasters on GDP and on populations (such as direct economic loss, number of deaths, missing persons and persons affected by disasters).

The consultant is also expected to assess existing data collection mechanisms and platforms and to make recommendations for improved compilation of disaster-related indicators in Kenya, particularly SDG 1.5.1 and 1.5.2.

Expected Outputs and Delivery Dates

• By 1 January 2026 – Concept note for mapping, describing the methodology of the work, execution schedule, and key actors of potential interest (Output
  1).
• By 15 February 2026 – Draft disaster data catalogue and profile report with the presentation of the NSS actors consulted and submit it for review and validation by KNBS, NDOC and UNSD (Output
  2);
  Presentation to key stakeholders for review and feedback (Output
  3).
• By 31 March 2026 – Final disaster data catalogue and profile report, including recommendations for strengthening and standardizing disaster data collection mechanisms and tools, and ensuring consistency and comparability across agencies and jurisdictions (Output
  4).
• Final report on the progress of the activities, including practical steps for building national capacity to generate, update, and institutionalize SDG 1.5.1 and 1.5.2 (Output
  5).

Performance Indicators

• A clearly defined methodological approach.
• Quality of the meeting materials and documentation provided with every output.
• Degree to which reports are reader‑friendly, concise, clearly structured and written.
• Timeliness of delivery of outputs.

Work Location

The consultant will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The consultancy is home‑based with regular phone and web conference meetings with staff members of KNBS, UNSD, NDOC, UNDRR and other partners and stakeholders, as well as in‑country visits to partners and government offices. The consultant must be available for regular technical meetings to monitor the progress of the work with the KNBS and the UNSD team.

Expected

Duration

The consultant will work in the period between 8 December 2025 and 31 March 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Strengthen coordination among national entities working on disaster data, agreeing on official definitions, costing units for the economic valuation of damages and losses, and relevant taxonomies for disaggregation.
• Standardize the methodology and tools for disaster data collection and develop reporting templates to ensure consistency and comparability across agencies and jurisdictions.
• Improve the quality, timeliness and use of disaster data for evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Integrate disaster data more effectively with existing systems such as the Health Management Information System and other sectors.
• Develop capacity for the calculation and estimation of disaster‑related indicators, particularly SDG 1.5.1 and 1.5.2.

Qualifications / Special Skills

• Advanced university degree in economics, statistics, mathematics, environmental sciences, social sciences or a related field, with five (5) years of experience in data analysis and/or data management. A bachelor’s degree and two additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Experience working with the national statistical system in Kenya, with a particular focus on disaster data.
• Experience working with data disaggregated by geography, sex and specific population groups of interest for sustainable development.
• Experience working on issues relevant to environmental change and/or disaster risk reduction/management.

Languages

Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.

Additional Information

No fee. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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