SDGs Indicators Specialist

Job Description

Summary of Key FunctionsUnder the direct supervision of Assistant Undersecretary for Statistical Affairs and close coordination with the GSSCPD International Cooperation Department and the ICDI project team, the Sustainable Development Indicators Specialist will assume the following tasks:Review and Analyze SDG Data GapsIdentify National SDG IndicatorsPrepare SDG Matrix:GCC Stats SDGs MatricesConduct working sessions on a National Level: Provide on the job training to ensure capacity building for the relevant teams at CSB and other counterparts to implement their role in relation to SDGs indicators.1. Review and Analyze SDG Data GapsConduct a full review and assessment of available and disaggregated data to monitor the 17 SDGs and corresponding targets taking into account the global Tier system and focus on reviewing the national availability of indicators in Tier 1 and Tier 2 that are applicable to the national context;Establish methodology for Tier 3 indicators.Prepare a summary matrix of all 17 SDGs goals and targets, assess data availability and data needs whether it is readily available, available with efforts or not available for calculating relevant indicators;Identify gaps and needs based on the analysis of the SDGs matrixIdentify gaps and needs of the matrices of SDG Targets and Indicators prepared by GCC stats (GCC Stat SDGs Matrices);Propose a detailed action plan seeking to prioritize SDG indicators for data production relevant to the priorities set forth in the KNDP. The action plan should demonstrate how to bridge the data gaps and improve the quality of the data provided;2. Identify National SDG Indicators:Conduct a mapping of the KNDP target and KPIs against the Global SDG targets and assess their complementarily with the Global SDG the SDG indicators.Identify a list of indicators for each applicable SDG target based on available official statistics at the national level that could be used to report, potential proxy indicators where necessary and indicators that will support the achievement of Kuwait Vision 2035 and KNDP.Identify localized SDG indicators of unique relevance to the country where applicable.3. Prepare SDG Matrix:Prepare an excel matrix broken down by SDG: goal/target/indicators (noting level and type of classification/source of data/time series (frequency of collection (and report dissemination)/data disaggregation availability/other remarks. The matrix should note linkages to KNDP.Map national data producers and sources for each indicator included in the SDG Matrix.Develop a standard operating procedures manual covering both data collection and the composition of proposed indicators.4. GCC Stats SDGs MatricesFill out the analysis on the GCC Stats SDG Matrices with the information related to Kuwait.Ensure completion of the SDGs targets and indicators matrices prepared by GCC stats.Conduct working sessions on a National Level:Conduct working sessions with the relevant stakeholders which includes presentations of a review of the data gaps and discrepancies that should highlight possible solutions including components to be integrated in the State of Kuwait report on SDGs and indicators.5. Conduct working sessions to the CSB and GSSCPD that should cover linkage of the SDGs targets and indicators to the Kuwait National Development Plan highlighting data requirements and analysis.Support the preparation and facilitation of an inter-ministerial workshop for administrators on a national level; to present the findings of the data assessment, gap analysis and with the addition to raising awareness of SDGs.Support other data producers with data gathering in handling the gaps which support the completion of final report of the State of Kuwait.6. Provide on job training ensure capacity building for the relevant teams at CSB and other counterparts to implement their role in relation to SDGs indicators.Conduct a pre-assessment for the staff capacity needs and post-assessment upon completion of the assignmentProvide at least one training workshop each month for CSB employees.7. Prepare and submit the following reports:? Inception report focusing on an initial mapping of national data sources for the SDGs.? Present findings of the SDG data gap assessment based on the draft SDG Matrix.? A draft report including summary matrix of SDG target indicator availability as well as GCC Stats SDGs Matrices.? Final report reviewing data gap analysis, final SDG Matrix, GCC Stats SDGs matrices, Nationalizing SDG and the linkage between the KNDP Targets and indicators and SDGs, and other achieved tasks.8. Prepare and Submit SDG Matrix? The excel matrix broken down by SDG: goal/target/indicators (noting level and type of data source)/data source/time series/frequency of data collection/ report dissemination/ other remarks. The matrix should note whether the indicator links to KNDP indicators.? Data Collection SOPs and composition of proposed indicators developed and approved.9. Conduct working sessions, trainings and workshops.? Conduct working sessions and on the job trainings with the relevant stakeholders which would include a presentation of a review of data gaps and discrepancies and highlighting possible solutions including components to be integrated in the State of Kuwait report on SDGs and indicators? Internal working sessions for CSB and GSSCPD linking the SDGs targets and indicators to the Kuwait National Development Plan highlighting data requirements and analysis.? National Workshops for planning officials conducted which would include a presentation on guidelines to support data producers and data gaps analysis to ensure prompt report finalization.? Conduct on the job training for CSB staff, focusing on topics related to measuring and monitoring of SDGs at the CSB and data producers as well as training CSB s staff on analyzing and collecting SDG related data.DELIVERABLESDeliverables/ Outputs

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SDGs Indicators Specialist