UNDP Jobs - 38109- Senior Expert in Household Income and Expenditure

Senior Expert in Household Income and Expenditure Surveys

Location :

Kuwait, KUWAIT

Type of Contract :

Other

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

25-Jun-13 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Other

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

12 months

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

Background:

The State of Kuwait in coordination with UNDP strives to enhance institutional efficiency in the Central Statistical Bureau. The State of Kuwait has conducted a survey on household income and expenditure and seeks to analyze and prepare an objective report in that respect. In this context, the (CSB) intends to recruit an international Senior Expert in Household Income and Expenditure Surveys to assist in finalizing this national report.

Objectives:

Develop data processing methods and employ statistical methods, analytical techniques and other metric tools to arrive at meaningful results from the 2007/2008 Household Income and Expenditure Survey, which can help economic policy makers design sound policies;
As one of the sources of accurate and reliable data on household budget, the consultancy is an important input in the Development Plan;
Enhancement of the capacities at (The Central Statistical Bureau) (CSB) in the area of data organization and analysis;
Introduction of best practice approaches and formats for nationally produced reports and training of the CSB staff with such tools;
Execute the requirements of the developmental targets in Kuwait in raising the level of data accuracy, transparency and dissemination.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

The Consultant shall undertake the following tasks:

Compare the preliminary and final results of the Household Income and Expenditure Survey 2007/2008 and assess data quality and processing at the aggregated level;
Determine minimum standard of living lines for limited income groups;
Determine relative weights for goods (Basic and Luxury);
Prepare a Report on the final results of the Household Income and Expenditure Survey 2007/2008 which includes (but it is not limited to): average expenditures tables, income distribution, income, elasticity for the various groups of goods according to the final distribution of weights.

Methodology:

The consultancy will adopt the modern statistical techniques and econometric methods in analyzing the Household Income and Expenditure Survey and their ensuing results;
Training of counterparts on analysis of Household Income and Expenditure Survey data and estimation of the minimum standard of living.

Duties and Outputs:

It is expected from the consultant (expert) during his mission at CSB to work on the following tasks:

To review and develop the current work and in turn provide improvements in conducting tasks.
Develop data processing methods and employ statistical analysis/techniques.
Oversee and participate in the preparation of analytical report on household expenditure and consumption for 2013 (the implementation of the expenditure and consumption survey).
Development of an adequate package of national indicators and statistical information to serve economic decision makers.
Conduct systematic training for the relevant staff on organizing and analyzing Household Expenditure and Consumption Survey data.
Provide on the job training in the implementation of analytical techniques and report-writing.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Lead teams effectively and show conflict resolution skills;
Consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills in Arabic and English;
Knowledge of up-to-date stat. analysis software;
Build strong relationships with PS and external parties.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Treats all people fairly without favouritism;
Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Required Skills and Experience

Qualifications:

Advanced Degree in Economics or Econometrics (Quantitative Economics).

Experience:

Extensive experience in statistical analysis and micro-econometric modeling (minimum five years).

Language:

English and Arabic

FC: 30000