Purpose of Consultancy
Provision of technical assistance to the twenty-two (22) National Statistics Offices (NSOs) in the English and Dutch speaking Caribbean to implement a high quality modern census, support state-of-the-art scientific and internationally recognized methods and standards throughout the census process and to support national capacities in ensuring high quality data production, analysis, utilization and dissemination.
Scope of work – inter alia
The International Consultant is expected to undertake the following tasks:
- Provide technical support and guidance in all aspects of census operations to ensure quality preparation for the 2021/22 censuses in the English and Dutch speaking Caribbean region, specifically:
- Support the development of the overall plan each of census operation in the region and the preparation of calendars of activities in collaboration with the census organizers: field operations plan, tabulation plan including formats, publication plan, analysis plan, manual and computer data processing plans, and quality control plan;
- Assist the census enumeration field organization: structure, staffing, policy, personnel estimates, recruitment/selection/training of census field staff, transport of census documents, material and personnel; and
- Advise on the implementation of a comprehensive procurement plan to facilitate timely acquisition of the required equipment and materials.
- Support the drafting process of UNFPA Caribbean strategy on Population and Housing Census support for the 2030 round of Censuses; and
- Undertake any other tasks as may be required by the UNFPA Senior management.
Requirements:
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To apply, kindly complete a profile in the UNFPA Consultants Roster at http://consultantroster.unfpa.org and submit the generated Job ID # along with application letter to:
Vacancy #: 2021/CENSUS/ICC-01
The Spotlight Initiative
14-20 Port Royal Street, Kingston
Email: vacancy.sroc@unfpa.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Note:
- There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process.
- UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
- UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.
