The Consultancy:
The consultant will support the General Authority of Statistics in Saudi in conducting population estimates. Supervised by UNDP and UNFPA, the expert has to provide accurate estimates based on the recent census of the country.
You will report to the Programme Officer.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
You would be responsible for:
Work on population data collection, analysis, visualization, dissemination, database management and research; Evaluating and coming up with advanced statistical methodologies, including the use of statistical packages such as R, Python, or STATA; Construct subnational population projections of KSA based on the censuses; Review and recommend new demographic methods and statistical techniques for data quality assessment, processing and analysis using a variety of health and population sources (DHS, MICS and population census); Provide advice and guidance on the analysis, interpretation and application of data from incomplete and deficient population/demographic data- when needed.Qualifications and Experience:
Education: Master’s degree / Post-graduate university degree or equivalent in the quantitative social sciences, such as public health epidemiology, statistics,
demography, sociology, economics, data science, or related discipline. The graduate or post graduate degree should be directly related to the substantive area identified in the consultancy.
Knowledge and Experience:
Familiarity with version control systems for data analysis projects, such as Git and Github, is an asset. Strong interpersonal communication skills. Excellent report writing and compelling oral presentations. At least 10 years of experience in similar posts or functions. Fluency in written and oral communication skills in English, Arabic is an advantage but not a must.UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.
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