UNDP Jobs - 69542- International consultant on implementation of stat

International consultant on implementation of statistical classifications

Location :

Chisinau, MOLDOVA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

07-Dec-2016

Application Deadline :

01-Dec-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

December 2016 - February 2017

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

up to 30 days

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The Support to Confidence Building Measures Programme (SCBM Programme) is funded by the European Union and implemented by the UNDP Moldova since 2009. The overall objective of the Programme is to contribute to an environment of trust and cooperation across the Nistru/Dniestr River generating new perspectives on shared interests and a shared future by people from both banks of the river while responding to their pressing development needs.

Through its component on Business Development the SCBM Programme is to support the development of skills and improvement of professional performance of statisticians on both banks of Nistru River to produce accurate and reliable statistical data. Also, it is to contribute to the enhancing of data users’ abilities to make best use of available statistical information, fostering the dialogue and future partnerships between the communities of data experts on both banks.

As it regards the support to data production, the SCBM Programme aims to assist the statisticians in accomplishing their function on complying with the international standards and best practices. An additional incentive for such an effort would be the growing demand of qualitative data on behalf of local and international data users which are necessary to describe the current status of affairs in different fields of activity and sectors, to identify the occurring shortcomings and prevent potential factors of risk, to justify the improvement measures and governance decisions to be undertaken by authorities and with community’s participation.

Under the current assignment, the Programme aims to respond to the request of statisticians from the left bank of the Nistru river to become familiarized with modern systems of economic statistical classifications and international European standards in the sector and learning from advanced experience of other countries.

Duties and Responsibilities

The SCBM Programme aims to hire an international consultant to provide expert advice and guidance on international (in particular UN and European) statistical classifications of economic and linked activities and their further implementation at the local level.

The experience of the statisticians on the right bank and their lessons learned from the respective process will be considered. The consultancy results will be further used for programmatic purpose of UNDP and the follow-up activities on the made recommendations will be carried out.

Provided expertise will be based on the relevant knowledge of the selected consultant and his/her international practical experience on statistical classifications’ implementation & application, as well as the documents and resources made available by the Programme’s counterparts on the left bank of Nistru.

For detailed information, please refer to Terms of Reference.

Competencies

Competencies and Skills:

Good knowledge of international/European standards, legislation and best practices, European Statistical System, terminology and definitions used in the field of economic and/or business statistics (confirmed by experience records in EU member, candidate or potential candidate countries);
Knowledge of the development context in Moldova and/or the left bank of Nistru River;
Strong analytical, writing and training skills;
Excellent written and spoken English;
Knowledge of Romanian/Russian will be an asset;

Personal Qualities and other requirements:

Good interpersonal skills, solid judgment/decision making, initiative and creativity;
Ability to analyse, plan, communicate effectively orally and in writing, draft reports, solve problems, organize and meet expected results, adapt to different environments (cultural, economic, political and social);
Availability to work with UNDP and Project’s national stakeholders during the indicated period;
Proven commitment to the core values of the United Nations, in particular, respecting differences of culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, language, age, HIV status, disability, and sexual orientation, or other status.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master degree (or equivalent) in statistics, economics, accounting and/or other science related to areas relevant for the assignment;
Other formal education relevant for the assignment (confirmed by certificates);

Experience:

At least 5 years of relevant professional experience (consultancy, expertise, executing function, teaching, advising, etc.) in or related to statistical activity (preferably official/Government statistics system);
At least 3 records of practical experience related to the development (or participation at) analytical and methodological works in the area of economic or business activity (methodologies for calculation of statistical indicators, designing of questionnaires, classifications and business registers, assessments, evaluations, reviews, thematic analysis, research articles, legislation adjustments, etc.);
Experience of work with international organizations/projects, including UN and/or European, and public institutions and service providers (incl. multi-stakeholders), in particular in the areas relevant to the assignment;