Data Analyst - Ocean Prediction and Monitoring

About the role

The Pacific Community (SPC) is seeking a Data Analyst to support its Oceans and Maritime Programme. The role focuses on analysing oceanographic data to improve prediction and monitoring services for Pacific Island countries and territories.

Key responsibilities

• Collect, clean and validate ocean and maritime datasets from various sources.
• Perform statistical and geospatial analyses to generate predictive models and monitoring indicators.
• Prepare technical reports and visualisations for policy‑making and technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers and partner agencies within the Geoscience Energy and Maritime Division.
• Maintain data repositories and ensure data quality standards are met.

Required profile

• Relevant university degree in data science, statistics, oceanography, environmental science or a related field.
• Experience working with large environmental datasets and an understanding of marine science concepts.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to communicate findings to non‑technical audiences.

Required skills

• Data cleaning and preprocessing.
• Statistical analysis and modelling.
• Geospatial data handling.
• Report writing and data visualisation.