UNDP Jobs - 72294- National Accounts Statistics Specialist (Supply an

National Accounts Statistics Specialist (Supply and Use Tables)

Location :

Kuwait, KUWAIT

Type of Contract :

Other

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

27-May-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Other

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 Year (renewal)

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

UNDP and the State of Kuwait, represented by the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council of Planning and Development (GSSCPD), strive to enhance institutional capacities at various government agencies by providing them with necessary technical support to strengthen their capacities and skills to perform their expected duties.

Under the framework of the Institutional Capacity Development for Implementation of the Kuwait National Development Plan (ICDI/KNDP) project, UNDP and GSSCPD attempt to support the Central Statistics Bureau (CSB) to create an enabling environment for KNDP results. The aim is to enhance institutional and human capacities of the CSB for evidence-based plans and policies on sustainable development.

Within this context, CSB is seeking to recruit a Specialist in National Accounts to support the department of economic statistics, national accounts unit in developing supply and use tables in current and constant prices, in accordance with recommendations and suggestions of the national accounts system (2008), The Specialist will also focus on capacity building and transfer of Knowledge to National Accounts unit at CSB. The consultancy will also contribute to the following:

KNDP objectives:

Continue with the development of tools, methodologies, and resources of statistical work on the national level:

Complete modernization programmes at the Central Statistics Bureau, including the development of institutional and ICT infra structure, develop information systems, indicators and database, models, and statistical surveys., and transform into registered census, and develop economic research.
Training and Development of national human resources in statistics, allowing to fulfill qualitative and quantitative needs from specialized national cadres in statistics and census.

The assignment will also contribute to the following ICDI/KNDP project outputs:

Output: Enhanced institutional and human capacities of the CSB for evidence-based plans and policies on sustainable development;
Activity Result: Improved capacity and statistical quality management
Indicator: Number of analyses conducted using SAM with 2008-2013 data

Purpose:

The main purpose of the assignment is to Support building supply and use tables in current and constant prices, and in accordance with recommendations and suggestions of national accounts system (2008) and building the capacities of the dapartment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Assistant Undersecretary for Statistical Affairs Sector and close coordination with the GSSCPD Project Manager, the national accounts specialist will assume the following tasks:

Build supply and use tables using constant and current prices in accordance with the following:

The National Accounts (NA) files are constructed from different sources and revised, classified and coded;
Construct the required files to derive constant prices;
Derive gross domestic product (GDP) using constant and current prices.
Identify gaps and process it;
Balancing supply and use tables.

Provide technical assistance to national accounts team, in the field of basic accounts, institutional accounts and quarterly accounts.

Integration SUT within NA files.

Capacity building, training and Ongoing support for Economics Statistics Department and National Accounts team

Based on thorough assessment, identify the coaching and training needs related to national accounts of the Economics Statistics Department and develop a training plan to address them;
Provide coaching and on-the-job-training for staff at the Economics Statistics Department to enable them to implement their role in relation to economics statistics and national accounts.
Present monthly reports to the GSSCPD and Project Manager highlighting key deliverables and achievements with recommendations for the way forward.

Outputs and Deliverables:

A Work Plan at the outset of the assignment within- 2 weeks;
A Report on capacity/training needs assessment and training plan for the Economic Statistics Department- End of Month 3;
Report on assessment and evaluation of the outcome of the training workshops conducted –(ongoing)
Supply and Use Tables with constant and current prices – (timeline to be agreed with relevant department in the AWP).
Manual Guide for Kuwait SUT (timeline to be agreed with relevant department in the AWP).
Prepare manual guide for balancing SUT. (timeline to be agreed with relevant department in the AWP).
Conduct at least 1 training workshop every month, additionally to ongoing hands-on training to the CSB staff, and discussion sessions on topics including but not limited to (National Accounts Development) and (Supply and use tables)- (Ongoing).
Monthly and quarterly progress reports as per standard templates- (Ongoing).

Roles and Coordination Requirements

The Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the Head of Economic Statistics Department at CSB. The Specialist will also indirectly report to the ICDI/KNDP project management based in the International Cooperation Department at the GSSCPD by submitting regular reports on progress and impact of the assignment.

Competencies

The National Accounts Specialist should be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

Functional competencies:

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches;
Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms;
Develops and/or participates in the development of tools and mechanisms, including identifying new approaches to promote individual and organizational learning and knowledge sharing using formal and informal methodologies.
Promotes knowledge sharing.

Promoting organizational change and development

Performs appropriate work analysis and assists in redesign to establish clear standards for implementation;
Develops communications and programmes to assist business units in their adaptation to changing environment.

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines;
Continues to seeks new and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work of the unit;
Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally;
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments.

Core Competencies:

Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents;
Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation;
Building and promoting effective teams;
Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication;
Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member;
Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Minimum Master Degree in Economics, Statistics, Accounting or any related disciplines. PhD is preferable.

Experience

Minimum of 15 years of proven experience in statistics at a statistical institution.
Have proven practical experience in national accounts and building supply and use tables.
Experience in using statistical computer programs, and Excellent computer skills with MS. Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
Knowledge and familiarity with of the economic and social situation in Kuwait is an asset;

Language requirement

Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is a must.

Note:

This position will be on governmental contract administered by the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development.
As part of the application, the applicant must attach a CV.