Individual Consultant - Business Statistics Expert

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Individual Consultant - Business Statistics ExpertLocation :Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIAApplication Deadline :25-Sep-22(Midnight New York, USA)Time left :19d 7h 47mAdditional Category :ManagementType of Contract :Individual ContractPost Level :International ConsultantLanguages Required :EnglishDuration of Initial Contract :3 Months with possibility of extensionUNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.Terms of Reference (TOR) for Individual ContractorPost Title:Business Statistics ExpertAnticipated Starting Date:ASAPDuration:3 MonthsDuty station :Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaProject:100619 -Institutional Support to StatisticsNational/International :InternationalOffice/Unit/Project DescriptionSaudi Arabia has realised and sustained, for the last four decades, remarkable progress along the socio-economic development path. As a result of this, the Kingdom has been able to move to a high-income country.The ongoing transformation of Saudi Arabia beneath the Vision 2030 plan is unlocking new possibilities at an extraordinary pace.The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) is the statistical reference for Saudi Arabias socio-economic development. GASTAT provide comprehensive, reliable, up-to-date statistics and value-added services in line with international standards and take the lead in developing a modern statistical sector in order to support decision making.Business statistics department is currently working on building the Statistical Business Register, and that?s through using multiple sources of administrative data and statistical products which are conducted by GASTAT. The SBR aims to provide the frame of most of the business statistics surveys and it is the source of business demography statistics and other statistics which directly derived their indicators from the SBR. In addition to the SBR business statistics department is also working on developing and enhancing business statistics surveys.Scope of WorkThe Registers Development Specialist will provide technical assistance related to building the three registers. The Registers Development Specialist will also implement capacity strengthening activities, including training and mentoring, He/ She will work under the supervision of the Manager for Register. Specifically, the responsibilities under this assignment include the following The business statistics expert will provide technical assistance on SBR and the entire value chain of business statistics surveys including reviewing the surveys, surveys? methodology, and indicators. In addition to evaluating validating and analyzing the collected data.The Expert will also implement capacity strengthening activities, including training and mentoring the staff. Specifically, the responsibilities under this assignment include the following:Technical supportEvaluating the Quality and coverage of current frame (Business frame).Building the structure of SBR.Identifying the data sources to build the Statistical Business Register (SBR).Studying and reviewing a sample of the priority data sources to come up with the basic data requirements to build the SBR.Reviewing and developing surveys methodologies, questionnaires, and data collection methods.Reviewing and strengthening the coverage of the surveys.Reviewing and validating the collected data.Counselling and assisting in treating and analysing the data.Counselling and assisting in visualizing survey data.Reviewing the indicators prior to dissemination.Identifying the targeted data fields for calculating the indicators of each survey.Specifying the sources for each data field.Assisting in the preparation of charts, graphs and other outputs for reporting and presentations.Advise in conducting new surveys, providing a guidance & check list.Support and provide guidance on data prossecing, treatment, prepration (data analysis).Support and provide guidance on the statistical process.Performing any other relevant tasks requested by the supervisor.Capacity DevelopmentIn addition to delivering the above-mentioned technical support, the expert will advise the team on the best practices in relation to methodologies and frameworks.Delivering training to the staff in treating, analysing and visualizing survey data.Providing coaching and on-the-job-training for the staff as needed.Institutional Arrangement- Reporting and follow-up Mechanism:The Registers Development Specialist will be supervised by the Director of the Register department in GSTAT and the UNDP?s Chief Technical Advisor. The Registers Development Specialist will submit monthly reports to his/her supervisor including activities, outputs, performance indicators, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations.Expected Deliverables and OutputDeliverablesBreakdown with detailsTime frameDeliverable 1:Inception report and action plan1st weekDeliverable 2:- Evaluating the Quality and coverage of current frame (Business frame).- Building the structure of SBR.- Identifying the data sources to build the Statistical Business Register (SBR).- Studying and reviewing a sample of the priority data sources to come up with the basic data requirements to build the SBR.1st to 4th weekDeliverable 3:1st monthly reportEnd of 1st MonthDeliverable 4:- Reviewing and developing surveys methodologies, questionnaires, data collection methods.- Reviewing and strengthening the coverage of the surveys.- Identifying the targeted data fields for calculating the indicators of each survey.- Specifying the sources for each data field.5th to 7th weekDeliverable 5:- Advise in conducting new surveys, providing a guidance & check list.]- Support and provide guidance on data processecing, treatment, prepration (data analysis).- Support and provide guidance on the statistical process.8th WeekDeliverable 6:2nd monthly reportEnd of 2nd MonthDeliverable 7:- Reviewing and validating the collected data.- Counselling and assisting in treating and analysing the data.- Counselling and assisting in visualizing survey data.- Reviewing the indicators prior to dissemination.9th week to 12th weekDeliverable 8:3rd monthly reportEnd of 3rd MonthDeliverable 9:Mission ReportEnd of MissionTotal of Working Days90 Working DaysRequired skills and competenciesFull understanding of economic and business concepts, indicators, and frameworks.The ability to validate, analyse, and treat data.The ability to conduct researches.Ability to provide statistical technical advice on different sectors.Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team and to work under pressure.Excellent interpersonal skills.Ability to work on any of the statistical packages to analyse data.Good understanding and practice of capacity development.Desired additional skills and competenciesWritten and oral communication skills.Critical thinking skills.Detail oriented.Min. Academic EducationAdvanced degree, preferably a master?s level in statistics, economics, or other related fields.Min. years of relevant Work experienceMinimum of 7 years relevant professional experience.-Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualif

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