UNDP Jobs

• Supported by the dedicated working group on statistical indicators to make an inventory of available quality data for each relevant MDG indicator, and proactively facilitate agreement on which figures will be used in close collaboration with the National Statistics Bureau. If necessary, conduct analysis of available raw data;
• Provide support to the National Statistics Bureau in disaggregating data at the provincial level for relevant indicators to enrich analysis and enhance the quality of the MDG Report;
• Proactively identify additional data sources relevant for the MDGR;
• Supported by the dedicated working group on statistical indicators and in close collaboration with the National Statistics Bureau, highlight data gaps that the GoL will need to address to ensure reporting on the full set of MDG indicators in the following MDG report, and make recommendations on how to remedy those;
• Verify the quality and authenticity of all data utilized for the MDGR;
• Facilitate a full analysis of MDG indicator data and trends, jointly with the dedicated working group on statistical indicators and the National Statistics Bureau of MPI;
• Provide tables, diagrams, graphs, charts, maps, etc., as appropriate for the MDGR and as discussed with the consultant in charge of drafting the chapters of the report;
• As relevant, assist the National Statistics Bureau to include the new available data in the LaoInfo database, including metadata in the comments (which is based on Dev-info software);
• As relevant, assist the UN UNDAF Outcome Groups to include new available data in the UNDAFinfo database (which is based on Dev-info software.

• Ability to handle and analyse primary data, and experience in working with heavy loads of quantitative data originating from different sources; 
• Good understanding of how the United Nations system works and of ongoing reporting against global United Nations conventions;
• Initiative and ability to organise his/her work independently, but also to work as part of a team;
• Maturity, political sensitivity and outstanding inter-personal skills;
• Ability to deliver outputs on time; 
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; 
• Knowledge of Lao language (spoken and/or written) an advantage; and 
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet).
  

Education: 

• An advanced university degree (Masters or PhD) in Statistics, preferably with a strong focus on development related issues.

Experience:

• Strong and proven technical expertise in statistics, and ideally skills in information systems building, based on at least 10 years of experience;
• Proven experience in MDGs analysis and report preparation; 
• Experience in working with DevInfo software products (both the user and the administration modules) will be an added advantage;
• Prior experience from Lao PDR and the UN context will be an added advantage.

Application:

• All interested and qualified candidates should apply on-line through the UNDP website at http://www.undplao.org/vacancies/procurementnotice.php or http://jobs.undp.org/ UNDP Lao PDR will only accept applications submitted on-line.

Documents to be included when submitting the proposals:

• Proposal: (i) Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work; (ii) Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work.
• CV including past experience in similar project and at least 3 references.
• Detailed financial proposal: Lump sum offer with clear cost breakdown (international travel, consultancy fee and per diem).

Note: The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including travel, per diems, and number of anticipated working days). All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. UNDP accept travel costs not exceeding of an economy class ticket.

Instructions for on-line submissions:

• Prepare and transmit all required documents electronically.
• Combine all documents in ONE SINGLE FILE (preferably in PDF however Word formats can be also accepted) and upload to the UNDP Jobs using the link above.
• An automatic reply will be sent from the UNDP jobsite to confirm receipt. Please do not respond to this email.

Evaluation of Proposals:

Cumulative analysis:

The award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

• Responsive/compliant/acceptable
• Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.
• Technical Criteria weight; [ 0.7]
• Financial Criteria weight; [ 0.3]

Note:

• Any request for clarification must be sent in writing to the following e-mail : diyer.rasulov@undp.org. UNDP Lao PDR will respond in writing by standard electronic mail and will send written copies of the response, including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry, to all consultants.
• The copies of the response will be also placed on our web-site at http://www.undplao.org/vacancies/procurementnotice.php and linked to the current Procurement Notice.
• All interested candidates are encouraged to visit the above web-site for updates.
• Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For more detailed information about UNDP Lao PDR please visit our website at http://www.undplao.org