Background

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides technical advice and support to the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) to manage the development, quality control, production and dissemination of data and information products in appropriate formats within the framework of the NSDS.
• Provides technical and advisory services in the roll-out of MDGs Support Services to the Government of Liberia; technical assistance in the development and implementation of MDGs-based National Development Policies, Strategies and Sector plans; supports development of models for poverty analysis, MDG progress monitoring and analysis framework;
• Provide technical guidance and support for identification, adaptation and use of  quantitative tools that help  MDG policy analysis Provide technical guidance to LISGIS for production of periodic publications, Census, Atlas, poverty maps, disaggregated statistical survey reports, the design of survey questionnaires as well as support to the production of the national accounts, development and conduct of the national household survey of living conditions and population and housing census as may be required, the Poverty Observatory Lab of the Ministry of Planning and Economic Affairs in the conduct of national poverty assessment/mapping towards the preparation of national poverty maps ( profile) and development poverty targeting programs; for the building of capacity for MDG/Poverty monitoring, analysis, and targetting
• Ensures UNDP programs and Projects are MDG based and advocates for and raises the knowledge and understanding of UNDP staff and Partners on MDGs; supports the effort of mobilizing resources for achieving the MDGs in Liberia; oversee all administrative matters related to the operation of the NIMAC project, including financial and assets human resource management and relation with donors.
• Performs other duties as may be required and assigned by the SPU Team Leader;
• Provides technical and advisory services in the roll-out of NSDS in Liberia
• Provide technical support to LISGIS on the implementation of the 5- year NSDS;Provide technical support and strategic advice for the capacity building of the County Statistics & Information Offices;
• Provide technical support to the conduct of surveys and censuses to enhance the increased availability of relevant data and statistics to strengthen national and sector M&E systems and process.
• Provide technical support for the development of statistical dissemination tools and products that will assure enhanced accessibility to available data and statistics in appropriate formats.
• Provides technical and advisory support for the development and implementation and analysis of MDGs-based strategies and plans.In close coordination with Government and other development partners, support the scaling up of MDG-related activities through the development and implementation and analysis of strategies and plans aimed at ensuring the achievement of the MDGs in LiberiaIn close coordination with national and other development partners, provide technical support for the integration and alignment of results from relevant MDG
• Needs Assessments and other related studies into relevant national development strategies/planProvide technical support and strategic advice to relevant UNDP Programmes/Projects in support to scaling up of MDG achievement-support activities including developing strategies to mainstream lessons learnt from the design and
• implementation of the Millennium Villages (MVs) in Liberia and other countries;

Advocacy and knowledge management

• In close coordination with the RC’s Office and other relevant partners, support the design and conduct of training seminars on MDG-based planning and monitoring for government officials.
• Provide technical support to the Government for the review of the Liberia MDG reports and other related publications. Provide support for the wide dissemination of findings through workshops and seminars targeting national and local leaders for advocacy. 
• In close coordination with the RC’s Office, identify and implement partnerships with local organizations, including NGOs, development partners, academic institutions, and the private sector to scale up that support the achievement of the MDGs in country.

Resource Mobilization for scaling up of MDGs-related activities.

In close coordination with the RC’s Office and other relevant partners, provide technical support and strategic advice to the Government for a coordinated resource mobilization strategy to support scaling up of activities that will assure the attainment of the MDGs in Liberia. 

Performs other duties as may be required and assigned by the team leader; ensuring work is done in an inclusive manner considering gender, ethnicity, rural and urban specifics.
 
Impact of results:

• Governments at the country level and UN country teams are provided with effective support in preparing MDG-based national development strategies and are supported in the implementation of these strategies.
• Increased availability and accessibility to relevant data and statistics supporting monitoring and evaluation of national development strategies including tracking of progress on the MDGs.

Competencies

Functional:

• Thorough understanding of analytical and policy issues of international development and at the country level;
• Broad and thorough understanding of major economic challenges at country level and capacity to develop with the Government strategies to address them; Strong results orientation, with an established record of capacity to prioritize and manage resources and time to deliver high quality products;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with senior government colleagues;
• Demonstrated ability to support statistical development strategies, support the production and dissemination of official statistics from surveys and censuses;
• Demonstrated capacity to perform outstanding research results;
• Demonstrated ability to excel in a multi-cultural team environment;
• Familiarity with UNDP corporate and field level organization, as well as the UN system and the role of key institutions in the field of international development;
• Ability to handle a wide variety of activities and to work effectively in a team environment under tight deadlines;
• Flexibility in responding to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to supervise other work teams, as necessary, including the establishment of timelines and deliverables;
• Demonstrated initiatives and ability to work independently and generate final products of high quality. 

Corporate:

• Proven ability to interact, establish and maintain effective working relationships both as a team leader and member by engaging people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Demonstrate integrity and fairness by modeling UN values and ethical standards; Shows strong corporate commitment;
• Promote vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP
• Ability to address gender and human rights issues

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master’s Degree in information management, development studies, economics, community development or related fields.

Experience: 

• Minimum of 6 years of information management, Policy and Strategy Sectoral plan development experience, including substantial experience in working with senior policy makers and advisors;
• A strong network of contacts among senior policymakers and development professionals in country of assignments;
• Ability to work as a team member, be a good listener, well organized, attention to details and meet deadlines;
• Demonstrated ability to respond to quickly evolving government needs and priorities to manage several complex activities in parallel;
• Good computer and Internet skills;
• Familiarity with MDG needs assessments desirable;
• Familiarity with quantitive tools for MDG analysis and poverty monitoring
• Excellent writing, drafting and oral presentation skills

Language Requirements:

• Outstanding communication skills, verbal and written, in English.
• Fluency in any additional UN Languages an asset