The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP`s vision for the Digital Transformation of the organization is routed in responding to a changing digital development landscape and the evolving needs of our partners, including government, businesses, finance, and civil society. As such, UNEP continues to seek out and embrace existing and emerging digital technology in all aspects of its work to better serve its partners in their efforts to tackle the triple planetary crises of climate change, nature loss and pollution. Through a process of scanning, testing and scaling relevant digital technologies, UNEP aims to become an increasingly data-driven, agile, transparent and effective partner. UNEP's approach to Digital Transformation is not only about digitalizing our products and services, but also using them to drive transformation changes in five areas: environmental decision-making, economic incentives and business models, human behaviors, and environmental governance. The focus of this job is to manage the development of the Global Data Environment Strategy, support the environmental impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) workstream, coordinate Coalition for Digital Environmental Sustainability (CODES). The Associate Data Scientist will provide technical support and expertise on data-related projects, including the World Environment Situation Room (WESR). This position is located in the Office of the Chief Digital Officer within the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi. The Associate Data Scientist will report to the Chief Digital Officer. Under the overall supervision of the Chief Digital Officer, the Associate Data Scientist will be responsible for the following duties: