Back International Consultant – Thematic Report on Migration Writer/Analyst, Home-based and Port Moresby, PNG

Location: Home-based (35 days) and Port Moresby (10 days)

Duration: 45 days between 01 July and 30 September 2023

Background:

The National Statistical Office in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and with the funding support from the Australian Government, has concluded the conduct of the Socio-Demographic and Economic Survey (SDES). The SDES is a nationally representative sample survey designed to generate indicators on population and demographic characteristics, labour and employment, migration, education, fertility, household, and housing characteristics. These indicators will be used to monitor the progress of the country in terms of the targets set in the Sustainable Development Goals, PNG Vision 2050, Medium-Term Development Plan III, and other monitoring tools of the government.

Three Thematic Reports, namely: i) Economic Well-Being of the Population, ii) Fertility/Mortality, and iii) Demographic Dividend are currently being prepared and expected to be completed in the next quarter. The SDES collected rich information that is vital for evidence-based plans and programmes.

The recently released key indicators revealed that one in four (24.3 per cent) of the population had migrated in another district at least once. Hence, to better understand the characteristics of the migrants as to their sex, age group, educational attainment, economic characteristics, and other characteristics, in comparison to the non-migrants there is a need for the services of a Migration Writer/Analyst to analyze any pattern that may exist among migrants. This analysis is vital in the preparation of plans and strategies in the receiving areas as well as in the areas of origin.

Scope of work

With the guidance of the UNFPA Chief Technical Adviser (CTA), the Writer/Analyst will:

• Work with NSO on the generation of migration indicators that can be derived from the Socio-Demographic and Economic Survey results. The arrangement to be adopted in working with NSO should ensure knowledge transfer to NSO.
• Prepare the Thematic Analysis on Migration in PNG;
• Document the procedures followed in the generation of indicators, including the software to be used in the calculation, ensuring that NSO will be able to replicate the procedures for future similar surveys and population censuses;
• Conduct capacity building for NSO staff both on-the-job and classroom trainings sessions; and
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the UNFPA Representative and/or Deputy Representative required to ensure the success of the above-mentioned activities

  Qualifications and Experience

  Qualification

  • At least a Masters' degree in Statistics, Demography, Population Studies, Economics, Sustainable Development, or equivalent qualification in a relevant, directly related discipline.
  • Must be meticulous - have a keen eye for details, looking for excellence/ perfection/quality in all technical matters.

    Professional experience

    • At least five (5) years of professional experience in the preparation of thematic

      analysis on migration;

      • Has a working knowledge of reliable software that can be used for generating different migration indicators; and
      • Experience in capacity strengthening and development, and skills transfer for local counterpart.

        Competencies

        Values:

        • • Exemplifying integrity
          • Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
          • Embracing cultural diversity
          • Embracing change

            Core Competencies:

            • • Achieving results