Antecedentes

The transformative 2030 agenda, adopted in September 2015 by all UN member states, sets an ambitious agenda to protect people and the planet, and achieve prosperity for all. While these goals are global in nature and universally applicable, countries are expected to prioritize and localize SDG targets guided by the ambition and spirit of the agenda but taking into account national and local circumstances. This process of “localizing the SDGs” requires tools and policy guidance for states, provinces, and local government units.

In Myanmar, UNDP’s local governance program is implementing a participatory local development planning project built around a discretionary grant to state/regions for further allocation to participating townships.  The project, using an institutional approach, supports the Government of Myanmar (GoM) in Bago region and Mon state to pilot a mechanism for participatory planning using fiscal decentralization as driver for change towards a more transparent, accountable and evidence based local development planning model.

In relation to this ongoing project, UNDP and GoM have agreed on testing an innovative approach to ‘Localize the SDGs’ that aims to create greater coordination between national, sub national and local policies, plans and strategies as well as cooperation between all levels of governments, citizens and the private sector. In this context, UNDP and GoM will use the “SDG Local and Urban Governance Dashboard” that is developed by the UNDP Regional Hub and Microsoft to provide ‘evidence-based’ information for subnational and local governments to mainstream relevant SDGs in local development plans and budgets (multi-year or annual), considering most critical priorities, vulnerabilities, resources but also local governance opportunities and challenges.

In preparation, part of this exercise is a local governance assessment which requires a representative sample of households in 4 townships (2 in Mon state and 2 in Bago region). It is anticipated that the most appropriate approach to drawing a representative sample in this case will be a stratified two-stage sample design with Census Enumeration Areas (EA) as the Primary Sampling Units.

UNDP is therefore looking for an experienced consultant to: recommend the sample size based on the objectives of the survey; to facilitate the liaison with GoM’s Department of Population to obtain the necessary Census EA maps and listing forms (if necessary and permissible this may include remote support to DoP’s drawing of the EA sample); and eventually to calculate the weights for data analysis. 

Deberes y responsabilidades

1. Objectives of the Assignment

Provide technical recommendations and support for UNDP and GoM to effectively prepare, plan and conduct the “SDG Local and Urban Governance Dashboard” surveys in Mon and Bago States.

2. Scope of Work

As outlined above, UNDP Myanmar wishes to engage an international consultant with extensive experience in the design of surveys for quantitative surveys, to carry out the tasks listed below. 

The tasks of the Survey Sampling Expert will be to:

1. Review the analysis objectives of the survey to gain an understanding of the levels of representativeness required. It is anticipated that the survey will cover 4 townships, and needs to deliver results that are representative of each of these townships individually. Further disaggregation required (within each township) during the analysis stage will be by respondent gender and age group. For now, it is not expected that results within a given township will be disaggregated by urban/rural, but this is yet to be confirmed.
2. Provide a brief sampling recommendation report (no more than 5 pages), outlining the suggested sample design, including sample size, cluster size, stratification, and allocation of the sample across geographical areas/strata. The sampling recommendation report should also provide clear and actionable guidance for cases where a sample EA needs to be replaced during survey implementation.
3. Facilitate the liaison with GoM’s Department of Population (DoP) to obtain the necessary Census EA maps and listing forms for the sample. This may include drafting the request letter to DoP and confirming that the documents received comply with the suggested sample design; if necessary and permissible this may also include remote support to DoP’s drawing of the EA sample.
4. At the end of survey implementation, calculate and provide in SPSS or Stata format the sample weights.

3. Duration of Assignment, Duty Station and Expected Places of Travel

Duration:                                             10 days                                                                

Expected Places of Travel:           Homebased

4. Final Deliverables

Payment schedule

5. Provision of Monitoring and Progress Controls

The consultant is requested to communicate, report and address potential issues to Local Development and Governance Programme Specialist.

6. Selection criteria

Competencias

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards and acts in accordance with the Standards of Conduct for international civil servants;
• Advocates and 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.

Functional Competencies:

• Good knowledge of the natural resource management particularly lake and watershed management, the concept of sustainability and sustainable development in the region and developing countries;
• Ability to quickly grasp and synthesize inputs from a range of disciplines related to sustainable financial mechanism forenvironmental conservation;
• Ability to advocate and provide technical advice on the relevant sector/theme;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision;
• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
• Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, respectful and helpful relations with all UN/UNDP staff;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:

• Minimum Masters’ degree in Statistics, Public Administration, Public Finance Management, Economics, or Organizational Development. 

Experience:

• At least 15 years post Master’s relevant experience working in developing countries, with substantial experience working with statistics, sampling strategies and surveys;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Previous work experience in UNDP or other multi-lateral organizations is desirable.
• Previous experience working in Myanmar and with the GoM’s Department of Population is highly desirable.

Knowledge:

• Sound understanding of statistics and sampling surveys; 

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and coordination skills; and
• Ability to work well in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.

Language: Excellent command of written and spoken English. 

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