Empleos en el PNUD - 90085- International Consultant on Elaboration of a Touri

International Consultant on Elaboration of a Tourism Satellite Account to Support 2008 SNA implementation in Turkmenistan

Localidad :

Home-based with min. 2 missions to ASHGABAT, Turkmenistán

Tipo de contrato :

Individual Contract

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

28-Feb-2020

Fecha límite de postulación :

18-Feb-20 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

International Consultant

Duración del contrato inicial :

February - August 2020

Idiomas requeridos :

Inglés Ruso

Duración esperada del puesto :

20 working days

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Antecedentes

In 2018, UNDP and the State Statistics Committee of Turkmenistan engaged into the joint project “Strengthening institutional and statistical capacity on national accounts” that aims at strengthening the national statistical and institutional capacity for implementation the conceptual transition from 1993 version of the System of National Accounts (SNA) to 2008 version and expanding the scope, degree of detailed elaboration and quality of national accounts and complementary data of macroeconomic statistics.

The project components include the following: 1) national program for the 2008 SNA implementation and establishment of institutional mechanisms for coordination of national statistical system; 2) preparation of proposals for improving the system of statistical classifications; 3) adaptation to SNA 2008 requirements on business registers; 4) strengthening methodological, information and personnel potential in the area of national accounts of Turkmenistan in accordance with the requirements of the SNA 2008; and 5) strengthening ITC capacity to support the system of national accounts in Turkmenistan.

A great strength of the SNA is that its articulation is sufficiently robust that a great deal of flexibility can be applied in its implementation while still remaining integrated, economically complete and internally consistent. One of the most extensive forms of flexibility is that of a satellite account. There are two types of satellite accounts, serving two different functions. The first type, sometimes called an internal satellite, takes the full set of accounting rules and conventions of the SNA but focuses on a particular aspect of interest by moving away from the standard classifications and hierarchies. Examples are tourism, coffee production and environmental protection expenditure. The second type, called an external satellite, may add non-economic data or vary some of the accounting conventions or both. Since 1985, OECD had been working on the integration of tourism within broader statistical instruments, such as the System of National Accounts. In the development of its manual on tourism economic accounts, OECD examined several of the complex issues related to the measurement of tourism, including the reconciliation of supply by tourism industries and consumption by visitors, as well as the treatment of package tours.

In this regard, UNDP Turkmenistan is seeking for International Expert to support the State Statistics Committee of Turkmenistan (Turkmenstat) in implementation of the SNA 2008 by development of methodology for elaboration of a tourism satellite account.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Under the overall guidance of the National Project Coordinator and the Head of the Department on National Accounts, as well as under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the International Consultant will be responsible to carry out the following tasks:

1.1. With the support of the national consultant, conduct an in- depth review of the existing documents, existing methodologies, reports, statistical forms and other necessary documents related to national accounts system to identify major gaps and opportunities for elaboration of a tourism satellite account;

1.2. Hold a series of consultations with participation of relevant representatives of Turkmenstat, the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Protection of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, with the purpose to analyze current situation on tourism statistics, to present the international standards on elaboration of a tourism satellite account as well as to collect these institutions feedback on adoption of SNA 2008 modifications related to a tourism satellite account;

1.3. Based on the above, prepare comprehensive report of the existing situation on tourism statistics in Turkmenistan, including recommendations on elaboration of a tourism satellite account;

Deliverables and timeframe:

The following deliverables and indicative schedule are expected from the consultancy contract. The international consultant should deliver a monthly report at the end of each month to the project manager, indicating which of the key deliverables have been carried out or partially carried out together with an invoice for the number of days worked that month (minimum 5 days, maximum 10 days):

Task Deliverable 1: Desk review report on current situation on tourism statistics in Turkmenistan, including recommendations on elaboration of a tourism satellite account. Estimated Time Input: 8 working days, including 5 days mission to Turkmenistan;

Develop and present a final report and a methodology aligned with SNA 2008 for elaboration of a tourism satellite account to calculate GDP, including relevant indicators and statistical forms. Support Turkmenstat in applying a new methodology and conducting experimental calculation of GDP, taking into account a tourism satellite account. Revise it in case of need.

Task Deliverable 2: Methodology aligned with SNA 2008 for elaboration of a tourism satellite account to calculate GDP, including relevant indicators and statistical forms developed and presented. Support to Turkmenstat in applying a new methodology and conducting experimental calculation of GDP, taking into account a tourism satellite account in accordance with SNA 2008 provided. Round table discussions with participation of the relevant stakeholders (Turkmenstat, the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Protection, the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan) to present a new methodology and experimental results is held; Final consultancy report on results of missions with recommendations should be submitted to the project manager and the national coordinator for further improvement of national statistics. Estimated Time Input: 12 working days including 5 days mission to Turkmenistan;

Payment schedule:

Desk review report, the end of March, 2020, 40%;
Final report and draft methodology on elaboration of a tourism satellite account, June 2020, 60%;

The average number of days to be worked each month shall be in the range of 5-10 working days; The calendar duration of the contract is estimated within 5 months. The total number of working days is 20 calendar days with two five days missions to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

The final schedule of both field missions and deliverables may be discussed and agreed upon in the beginning of consultancy assignment. It is expected that the international consultant carried out the above-mentioned tasks and visit Turkmenistan to hold round table in April, 2020 and in June, 2020.

This will be a deliverables-based contract and shall also include the costs of consultancy required to produce the above deliverables and travel costs of two mission. The final schedule of payments will be agreed upon in the beginning of consultancy, but in general payment is expected on a monthly basis following submission of the monthly report together with associated deliverables. The calendar of deliverables and schedule and number of associated payments is subject to changes and revisions based on the consultant’s proposed plan to implement the assignment and the assignment action plan to be agreed and cleared by UNDP provided that the overall number of working days do not exceed 20 working days and the number and general nature of deliverables described above not reduced.

Competencias

Strong analytical, reporting and writing abilities;
Strong interpersonal skills, communication and diplomatic skills, ability to work in a team;
Ability to plan and organize his/her work, efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
Ability to receive/integrate feedback;
Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations;
Knowledge of 2008 SNA standards.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:

Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics/Statistics; Higher academic degree is an asset.

Experience:

At least 10 years of international experience in statistical system, preferably in national accounts;
Proven record of international consultancy experience focused on SNA 2008 implementation, including elaboration of a tourism satellite account. Excellent knowledge of SNA 2008 and other international standards in the area of statistics, particularly in elaboration of a tourism satellite account and developing relevant methodologies for calculating GDP;
Experience of working with UN is a strong asset;

Languages:

Fluency in English, including excellent writing skills. Knowledge of Russian is an asset.

Submission of applications:

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:

All experts applying for this position are required to provide:

Cover Letter which contains a brief description of approach to work/technical proposal of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment and a proposed methodology on how they will approach and complete the assignment (maximum 1 page);
A summary of experience in similar assignments;
Financial Proposal with the references to (1) the daily rate for the assignment and within the timing scale indicated in the present TOR, and (2) any other expenses (including transportation costs, accommodation costs, the possibility of vaccination and etc.). Template of the form named Offeror's Letter to UNDP confirming interest and availability can be found at: http://www.tm.undp.org/content/turkmenistan/en/home/procurement.html. The UNDP will enter into an Individual Contract based on deliverables tied amounts. The financial proposal shall represent a detailed, justified and “all inclusive” amount. In order to assist UNDP in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal shall include a breakdown of the amount, including: a daily fee for the tasks and an estimated duration as specified in this announcement, travel (to and from the missions), per diems, any other possible costs (including vaccinations, dwelling, communication etc.);
Resume with past experience in similar projects and contact details of referees.

The candidate with the highest total score shall undertake a validation interview with the panel.

Evaluation of proposals:

Individual Consultants will be evaluated based on the combined scoring methodology. When using this method, the award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

Responsive/compliant and
Having received the highest score – out of 100 points

Out of the maximum score, the score for technical criteria equals 70%, and for financial criteria 30%.

The technical evaluation will take into account the following as per the scoring provided:

Education in area of Statistics – 15 points;
Work experience with UN – 10 points;
International experience in similar assignments – 15 points;
Experience and good knowledge of statistics with the focus on SNA 2008 implementation, including assessment of GDP – 10 points;
Superior writing, analytical and communication skills – 10 points;
Fluency in English. Knowledge of Russian is an asset – 10 points;
Methodology – 20 points;
Interview – 10 points;

Financial proposal – 30% of total evaluation.

Additional requirements for recommended contractor:

Recommended contractors aged 65 and older, and if the travel is required, shall undergo a full medical examination including x-ray, and obtain medical clearance from the UN-approved doctor prior to taking up their assignment. The medical examination is to be cleared by the UN physicians, and shall be paid by the consultant.