UNDP Jobs - 73125- Lead Researcher for Developing Public Perception S

Lead Researcher for Developing Public Perception Survey

Location :

Nay Pyi Taw with possible field visits and visits to Yangon, MYANMAR

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

17-Jul-2017

Application Deadline :

04-Jul-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

July 2017 to January 2018.

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

July 2017 to January 2018.

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

INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT PROCUREMENT NOTICE

2017/PROC/UNDP-MMR/PN/063 Date: June 23, 2017

Country: Myanmar

Description of the assignment Lead Researcher for Developing Public Perception Survey

Period of assignment: 78 working Days

Duty Station: Nay Pyi Taw with possible field visits and visits to Yangon

Type of contract: IC contract (International)

Proposal should be submitted to bids.mm@undp.org no later than 4 July 2017.

Please visit the following link for complete information of procurement notice:

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=38709

Any request for clarification must be sent in writing, or by standard electronic communication to the address or e-mail to moung.kee.aung@undp.org . Procurement Unit will respond in writing or 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

The survey specialist would be expected to deliver the following:

Lead in the development of a full research methodology and instruments

Develop a draft inception report outlining a proposed workplan and timeframe for the assignment- this can be flexible but will support UNDP and government managing the process
Develop a full draft research methodology including sampling, approach to questionnaire design, survey tools, procedures and protocols for listing, field work, quality assurance and data entry, production of survey weights.
Engage with the UCSB and relevant government bodies to generate agreement on a final research methodology, including technical support to a broad data user consultation event
Conduct small scale pre-testing of the survey; conduct large scale piloting
Finalise survey instruments and field manual in consultation with technical advisors

Develop and deliver training

Establish baselines of staff capacity and, at the end of assignment, monitor progress against baseline (through testing and feedback)
Develop and deliver training for survey enumerators
Develop and deliver training for staff tasked with data entry, cleaning and processing

Provide technical support to the main survey implementer which is likely to be the Central Statistical Organisation, to oversee the delivery of the survey: data collection and quality assurance, data entry, data cleaning and processing. Prepare materials for and contribute towards the engagement with stakeholders about the methodology and objectives of the survey.

Lead in in-depth analysis of data, producing a complete data report and working with technical specialists to contribute to a final analytical report; Prepare presentations for the formal launch, or informal discussions, of the survey, linked to methodology development.

Prepare a short final report on the way forward and lessons learned from the survey exercise (ideally no more than 3 pages).

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Competencies

Competencies:

Fluency in English;
Sound communication skills both verbal and writing;
High cultural sensitivity needed
Assessment, analytical, statistical and planning skills
Flexibility and adaptability to work in/with a varied team across multiple office and culture

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Required Skills and Experience

QUALIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR

The selected consultant should have the following experience:

Master’s degree in a relevant field (i.e Statistics, Mathematics, Economics and related areas).
Have at least 5 years of professional experience in the field of statistical and data management, survey research and analysis.
Substantive experience of conducting quantitative research.
Experience working directly with governments conducting surveys.
Experience working with National Statistics Bureaus or similar statistical bodies
Experience in training and capacity development of government staff for surveys.
Experience leading research project teams and/or working with local partner organizations.
Experience in designing, conducting or overseeing good governance survey is an advantage.
Experience in Myanmar is a strong advantage

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