Socioeconomic, Vulnerability and Data Analyst – Jamaica

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Socioeconomic, Vulnerability and Data Analyst for a private sector consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Jamaica.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking a qualified Socioeconomic, Vulnerability and Data Analyst for an upcoming consultancy assignment with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Jamaica. The expert will support a comprehensive assessment examining how global economic shocks and external crises intersect with the country's ongoing post-disaster recovery efforts, particularly regarding livelihoods, labour markets, and community resilience in the private sector and broader economy.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, the analyst will play a vital role in managing quantitative and qualitative datasets, conducting vulnerability and livelihood analyses, and translating complex economic data into clear visual insights. The findings will directly inform national policy frameworks and strategic interventions designed to protect vulnerable groups and strengthen long-term economic resilience across the country.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Analyze socio-economic, poverty, and vulnerability impacts stemming from external global shocks and recent natural disasters in Jamaica.
• Support the development of a comprehensive assessment report focusing on household, labour, and livelihood vulnerabilities.
• Manage, clean, and analyze complex socio-economic datasets to identify transmission channels affecting different demographic groups.
• Design clear data visualizations, charts, and dashboards to effectively communicate analytical findings to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the formulation of actionable policy recommendations and practical implementation frameworks.

Scope of work

• Conduct a detailed socio-economic impact assessment examining incremental pressures on households, businesses, and vulnerable populations.
• Analyze main transmission channels including employment, labour markets, livelihoods, and access to basic services.
• Examine the differential impacts of external crises alongside ongoing recovery baselines following recent natural disaster events.
• Develop clear scenarios of future socio-economic impacts under varying global disruption conditions.
• Map existing government and institutional policy measures, identifying gaps and opportunities for scaling up support.
• Contribute to the drafting of comprehensive assessment reports, policy briefs, and knowledge products.
• Participate in targeted stakeholder consultations with government, private sector, and civil society representatives to validate findings.

Your role as Socioeconomic, Vulnerability and Data Analyst

• Lead the collection, processing, and management of quantitative and qualitative data related to poverty, vulnerability, labour, and livelihoods.
• Apply appropriate data analysis and visualization software to process large datasets and generate clear graphical representations of impacts.
• Assess household and community vulnerabilities, mapping out affected groups and key socioeconomic risk factors.
• Contribute specialist inputs on labour and livelihood dynamics to the main socioeconomic assessment report.
• Collaborate closely with the Team Leader and other experts to ensure data integrity and methodological consistency across deliverables.
• Assist in preparing user-friendly data presentations, summaries, and infographics for validation workshops and final reporting.

Requirements

• Education: Postgraduate qualifications in social science or relevant area
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in poverty, vulnerability, labour or livelihood analysis, data management and visualization, and proficiency with data analysis and visualization software
• Languages: Fluency in English Language is required

Desirable

• Previous professional experience working with UN agencies, international financial institutions, or government entities.
• Familiarity with the socio-economic context of the Caribbean region.
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments in fuel-importing or highly open economies.

A detail-oriented data and social science professional with at least 5 years of experience in poverty, vulnerability, and livelihood analysis, equipped with advanced data visualization skills and a strong background in supporting socioeconomic assessments for international organizations.

Assignment details

• Location: Jamaica
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Private sector
• Estimated duration: 2 months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a UNDP-financed project in Jamaica.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.